ICC T20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: Kalya Reyenke living her 'dream on the world’s biggest stage'

Young Kayla Reyneke is embracing her first T20 World Cup with the Proteas.

Four months ago, Kayla Reyneke was celebrating a dream Proteas Women debut.

Today, the 20-year-old all-rounder finds herself in an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, completing a remarkable rise that has established her as one of South Africa’s brightest young talents.

From earning Player of the Match honours on her T20 International (T20I) debut against Pakistan to playing a crucial role in South Africa’s dramatic One-Day International (ODI) victory over New Zealand, Reyneke has announced herself on the international scene with performances that have showcased a big-match temperament beyond her years.

Now, in her first senior World Cup campaign, the former SA under-19 captain is embracing the opportunity to represent her country on the game's biggest stage, alongside many of the players she once looked up to as role models.