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Violet Wattenberg is a Dutch former international cricketer who played as a batter and wicket-keeper for the Netherlands national team between 2007 and 2011.

Lived
1978–
Nationality
Dutch
Language
English

Violet Cornelia Elizabeth Wattenberg is a Dutch former international cricketer who represented the Netherlands national women's cricket team. Active during the late 2000s and early 2010s, she played primarily as a right-handed batter and a wicket-keeper. Throughout her international career, which spanned from 2007 to 2011, she established herself as a key contributor to the national side across multiple formats of the game.

During her tenure on the international circuit, Wattenberg appeared in one Test match, 19 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 11 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) for the Netherlands. In her sole Test match appearance, she distinguished herself by becoming the team's highest scorer, which included a notable performance of scoring 49 runs in the first innings. Her capabilities behind the stumps and with the bat made her a versatile asset to the Dutch squad.

Beyond her international duties, Wattenberg also expanded her cricketing career by playing in domestic leagues abroad. In 2008, she spent a season playing for the English county team Warwickshire, gaining valuable experience in the English domestic structure. Her career represents a significant period in Dutch women's cricket, showcasing her dedication to the sport at both the national and domestic levels.