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Majestic Wolvaardt Blasts Record Century to Hand Proteas T20 Series

Wolvaardt broke South Africa T20 records with a 115 and a 183-run opening stand as the Proteas chased 193 with 21 balls left.

  • On Wednesday night, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored 115, equalling her career best, as the Proteas secured a nine-wicket series-winning victory over India, chasing 193 with 21 balls to spare.
  • After Wolvaardt chose to bowl, the Proteas struggled with consistency and fielding, dropping four catches while India's Harmanpreet Kaur scored 66 and Shafali Verma 64 to set the 193 target.
  • Wolvaardt and opening partner Sune Luus shared a record 183-run partnership, cementing their spots for the T20 World Cup. Luus scored 64 not out, which she said "got somewhat lost amid the majesty of Wolvaardt's performance."
  • Nonkululeko Mlaba led the Proteas bowling attack, finishing with 2/31 and dismissing Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues with consecutive deliveries, providing the only significant challenge for India's batters.
  • Wolvaardt, soon to turn 27, continues to demonstrate unmatched brilliance in South African cricket, hitting 14 fours and five sixes to align elegant shotmaking with brute force heading into future tournaments.
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News24 broke the news in South Africa on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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