Proteas Women
Tazmin Brits showcased her batting prowess with her second career hundred for the Proteas Women as the first ICC women's championship, One-Day International, against Sri Lanka was abandoned due to persistent rain in East London yesterday.
Brits led the charge with a commanding 116 off 128 balls, inclusive of 12 fours, guiding South Africa to 270/6 after 50.
But, the rain intervened in the seventh over of Sri Lanka's innings, leading to no result in the match.
Brits' exceptional performance ended on 116 in the 46th over, as an attempt to loft the ball over the bowler's head resulted in Kumari taking a comfortable catch on the boundary.
In response, Sri Lankan openers Vishmi Gunaratne (9*) and skipper Chamari Athapaththu (12*) got their side off to a solid start, reaching 23 without loss after 6.5 overs before heavy rain interrupted play.
The second ODI takes place on Saturday, in Kimberley.
MATCH ABANDONED ????
— Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) April 9, 2024
The first IWC ODI between the Proteas Women and Sri Lanka has been called off due to persistent rain in East London?????
The 2?? teams will share the IWC points ????????????????#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAWvSRIW pic.twitter.com/vOU9YS82ws
