Kathryn Bryce

Kathryn Bryce (Kathryn Emma Bryce) is a Scottish cricketer and the current captain of the national women's cricket team. She was born on November 17, 1997, in Edinburgh, Scotland. She's an all-rounder and plays for the Watsonian Cricket Club at the domestic level. She has played for English teams like The Blaze (formerly known as Lightning) and Derbyshire. She was also drafted by Manchester Originals. Previously, Kathryn played for English teams Warwickshire, Loughborough Lightning, Lincolnshire, and Trent Rockets. She's part of the Warriors team in FairBreak Invitational T20 tournaments.

Bryce received the title of ICC Associate Cricketer of the Decade. In June 2021, she achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first cricketer from Scotland, whether male or female, to break into the top ten of the ICC Player Rankings. Kathryn's younger sister, Sarah Bryce, is also a part of the international cricket team for Scotland.

Kathryn Bryce hails from a family passionate about cricket. Kathryn and her sister, Sarah Bryce, embraced various sports from a young age, enjoying games in their garden. Cricket's influence began with watching the 2005 Men's Ashes series as a family tradition, often playing the sport themselves. Kathryn joined a girls' cricket team at George Watson's College when she was nine, thanks to a letter from former Scotland international player Liz Smith, who started the girls' team. In 2015 and 2016, Kathryn's school team, with her as a member, won the senior-level Women's Scottish Cup tournament.

Kathryn's cricketing skills were apparent early, and she even became the first girl to play for the school's boys' first XI team. She also played for the Watsonian Cricket Club. In 2017, Kathryn moved to Loughborough University in England to pursue a degree in Sport and Exercise Science and continued her cricket training in a high-performance program. Her sister, Sarah, later joined her at Loughborough University, and they often played for the same team.

Kathryn became the captain of the Scotland national team in April 2018, with her sister serving as her deputy. They've played for different teams on occasion, both in English domestic competitions and FairBreak Invitational T20 tournaments. In June 2021, Kathryn completed her sports science degree and was able to pursue a professional cricket career without needing another job.

Kathryn Bryce Career

Kathryn Bryce started by playing for the Watsonian Cricket Club and her school's girls' cricket team. She joined the Scotland team in the Women's County Championship, where she gained valuable experience. She had a standout season, playing in all eight matches for Scotland in the Women's County Championship in 2016, helping the team secure promotion to a higher division. Bryce's move to Loughborough University in England marked another milestone in her career, and she represented Warwickshire in the Women's County Championship.

She joined the Loughborough Lightning squad for the Women's Cricket Super League in 2019, where she impressed with her performances. Her outstanding contributions led to full-time contracts for both her and her sister with Lightning in 2020. Bryce continued to shine in domestic cricket, becoming the second-highest run-scorer in the 2021 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. In the 2022 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, she scored two centuries and played a pivotal role as her team transitioned to The Blaze, based at Trent Bridge.

Kathryn Bryce's participation in The Hundred saw her playing for Trent Rockets in 2021, and she was drafted by Manchester Originals for the 2023 season. Bryce gained valuable experience training in Australia and participated as an Associate Rookie in the Women's Big Bash League, where she learned from top international players.

Kathryn Bryce's international career began in 2011 when she made her debut for Scotland's national cricket team at the age of 13. She quickly rose through the ranks and even captained the Scotland U17s. In 2018, she took on the role of Scotland's team captain. She led Scotland in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier and made her Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) debut in 2018, Her impressive performance in the tournament and subsequent matches earned her recognition and a place in the ICC Women's Global Development Squad.

Kathryn Bryce continued to excel in international cricket. She played a crucial role in Scotland's qualification for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup and achieved several high rankings in the ICC Player Rankings. During her international career, she also participated in the FairBreak Invitational T20 and won the 2023 tournament in Hong Kong with her team.

Kathryn Bryce is known for her all-round skills, both as a bowler and a batter, and her dedication to cricket has earned her several awards, including the ICC Associate Cricketer of the Decade in 2020.