Hilton Moreeng

Hilton Moreeng
Personal information
Full name
Hilton Kgosimang Moreeng
Born (1978-02-01) 1 February 1978 (age 46)
Kimberley, Cape Province,
South Africa
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2001–2007Free State
Career statistics
Competition FC LA
Matches 6 3
Runs scored 34 19
Batting average 4.85 9.50
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 12 15
Catches/stumpings 15/0 2/0
Source: CricketArchive, 25 November 2015

Hilton Kgosimang Moreeng (born 1 February 1978) is a former South African cricketer who is currently head coach of the United States women's national cricket team. He was formerly head coach of the South Africa women's national cricket team.

Moreeng was born in Kimberley, but played all his domestic cricket for Free State. A wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman, his first-class debut came against Northerns in October 2001, during the 2001–02 season of the SuperSport Series.[1] Moreeng remained in the side for another three matches after his debut, but struggled with his batting, scoring only 14 runs from four innings.[2] He was eventually replaced as wicket-keeper by Morne van Wyk for the remainder of the season, and did not make any further appearances for Free State until almost six years later. Moreeng was recalled to the team for a final stint during the 2007–08 season, making a total of five appearances in the CSA Provincial Competitions – two in the three-day format and three in the one-day format.[1][3]

After retiring from playing, Moreeng took up coaching, gaining a Level III certification from Cricket South Africa. In December 2012, he was appointed coach of the South Africa women's national cricket team, replacing Yashin Ebrahim-Hassen.[4]

After 11 years in the position including leading the team to the final of the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Moreeng left his job with South Africa in May 2024.[5][6] He was appointed head coach of the United States women's national cricket team in July 2024.[7][8]

  1. ^ a b First-class matches played by Hilton Moreeng – CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  2. ^ First-class batting and fielding in each season by Hilton Moreeng – CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  3. ^ List-A matches played by Hilton Moreeng – CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  4. ^ (3 December 2012). "Moreeng announced as new SA Women's coach" Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine – SuperSport. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Hilton Moreeng's stint as head coach of South Africa women's team ends after 11 years". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Coach Hilton Moreeng Exits Proteas Women's Cricket Team". News Central Africa. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  7. ^ "USA Cricket Announces Hilton Moreeng as New Women's Head Coach". USA Cricket. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Moreeng takes over as USA women's head coach". Times Live. Retrieved 16 October 2024.