Tazmin Brits’ Heroic 171 Guides South Africa Women to 292/3 in Lahore Showdown

South Africa Women posted a commanding total of 292/3 in 46 overs at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Tazmin Brits stole the spotlight with a brilliant unbeaten 171 off 141 balls, an innings filled with 20 fours and 4 sixes. Her dominance set the tone for the visitors, who carried momentum throughout their innings.

Brits and captain Laura Wolvaardt formed a record-breaking 260-run opening stand, frustrating Pakistan’s bowlers for more than 43 overs. Wolvaardt played the perfect anchor role, scoring 100 from 129 balls before falling to Diana Baig.

Pakistan finally found some relief in the closing overs as Diana Baig picked up two wickets, including Wolvaardt and Nadine de Klerk, while also being involved in a run out. Despite her efforts, South Africa remained in control, finishing with a total that will test Pakistan under lights.

This innings not only highlighted South Africa’s batting firepower but also underlined Brits’ rise as a consistent match-winner.

South Africa Women Innings – Score Summary

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	Dismissal
Tazmin Brits*	171	141	20	4	121.27	not out
Laura Wolvaardt (c)	100	129	10	0	77.51	c Fatima Sana b Diana Baig
Nadine de Klerk	0	1	0	0	0.00	b Diana Baig
Annerie Dercksen	3	4	0	0	75.00	run out (Diana Baig)
Chloe Tryon*	1	1	0	0	100.00	not out
Extras	17					(lb 2, w 15)
Total	292/3 (46 ov)				RR: 6.34

Best Bowler (Pakistan Women):

• Diana Baig – 5 overs, 45 runs, 2 wickets