Wezo Gqiba

I am a young, highly motivated and disciplined cricketer, balancing my academic journey in architecture with a rising professional career in cricket. My dedication, work ethic, and leadership enable me to deliver consistent performances with the bat, ball, and in the field.

As a committed student-athlete, I communicate effectively with teammates and coaches, using collaboration and problem-solving skills to achieve shared goals. I balance a full academic schedule with athletic demands through efficiency, discipline, and determination. Self-driven and goal-oriented, I apply analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strategic focus to continuously improve my game and contribute to team success.

• Eastern Province Colts - 2021/2024
• Hollywoodbets Port Elizabeth Cricket Club - 2021/2025

• Role: All-Rounder (batting, bowling, fielding)
• Batting Style: Left Arm Opening Batsman
• Bowling Style: Left Arm Off Spin
• Current Team: Dafabet Warriors (High-Performance Contract, 2025/26)
• Previous Teams: Hollywoodbets Port Elizabeth CC, Eastern Cape Colts (semi-pro), Port Elizabeth Cricket Club and Eastern Province Colts

• 2024/25 – Hollywoodbets Port Elizabeth CC (All-Rounder of the Season)
• Matches: 25
• Batting
• Innings: 24 | Not Outs: 1
• Runs: 735 | Average: 31.96
• 100s: 1 | 50s: 2 | Highest Score: 100
• Bowling
• Balls Bowled: 1110 | Wickets: 40
• Runs Conceded: 592 | Average: 14.80
• Strike Rate: 27.75 | Economy Rate: 3.20
• 2024 Nelson Mandela University USSA tournament (Player of the tournament, Batter of the tournament, Tournament team)
• Matches 5
• Batting
• Innings: 5
• Runs: 263 | Average: 52.6
• 50s: 4 | Highest Score: 85
• Bowling
• Balls Bowled: 240 | Wickets: 11
• Runs Conceded: 54 | Average: 10.8
• Strike Rate: 90.07 | Economy: 1.3

Hollywoodbets Port Elizabeth CC:

All-Rounder of the Season: 2024/25, 

Outstanding Performance of the Season: 2024/25 ,

Achievement Award: 2024/25 (Outstanding Achievement for the season), 

Individual Club Milestones:, 100 wickets in Premier League, 1000 runs in Premier League, 

Century: 110 vs NMU1 CC, 

Players’ Player of the Season: 2023,

Outstanding Performance of the Season: 2023 (105 runs vs Old Grey Cricket Club),

5-Wicket Haul: 5/8 vs NMU 2 – Premier League 2023, 

Premier Reserve League Team of the Year (Captain): 2022 (100% win rate), 

Bowler of the Season: 2021/22,

Nelson Mandela University  2024/USSA, 

USSA Cricket Champion, Player of the Tournament, Batter of the Tournament, Selected in Tournament Team, Three consecutive Man-of-the-Match awards, ended tournament with 4 Man of the matches out 5 Games, 263 runs & 11 wickets, economy 1.3 rpo,

School / Youth Cricket,

Represented Hilton College and St. Andrews Prep at provincial level every year from Grade 4 (2011-2019), 2019 Coca-Cola Schools T20 National Franchise silver medalist, 

Professional, High-Performance Contract with Dafabet Warriors, 2025/26, SA20 auction listed player 2025/26

• Establish a strong foundation by retaining my current High-Performance contract and working toward a senior/permanent professional contract.
• Deliver consistent performances in the opening 3 months of the season to build momentum and justify selection at higher levels.
• Maximise the SA20 opportunity, having recently been shortlisted for the 2025 SA20 auction, by aiming to earn selection and showcase my skills on an international stage, i will look to make the next month before the auction my best month so leading with my front foot and with a purpose.
• Partner with sponsors and brands whose values align with my own principles of discipline, professionalism, and community impact.
• Represent my team and organisation with honour, striving to be a player that supporters, teammates, and stakeholders are proud to be associated with.
• Be a dependable match-winner, someone the team can rely on in high-pressure, decisive moments.
• Contribute to team success on and off the field, embodying resilience, unity, and professionalism.

Dale Benkenstein (Hilton College Coach 2019) - 

Robin Pietersen (Dafabet Warriors 2025) -