Starlights were first formed in 2019 to compete in the Women's T20 Super League, a tournament designed to provide more competitive cricket to the best players in South Africa.
Tryon and Terblanche were retained as captain and coach of the side, respectively, as well as selecting South Africa stars Lizelle Lee, Masabata Klaas and Andrie Steyn in the draft that took place prior to the competition.
[9] Starlights went on to finish 3rd in the tournament, winning one out of three of their matches, a 2 run victory over eventual winners Coronations.
[12] The tournament returned for its fourth edition in December 2022, with Starlights gaining a new captain in Dane van Niekerk.
[2] The side finished top of the tournament standings, although with five matches abandoned due to rain, no overall winner was crowned.