South Africa mark amazing comeback

South Africa responded to their crushing defeat by England with an impressive six-wicket victory over New Zealand at the World Cup in Indore.

Having been skittled for 69 and beaten by 10 wickets in their tournament opener on Friday, the Proteas dismissed New Zealand for 231 and cruised to their target in 40.5 overs in a remarkable turnaround in fortunes.

Tazmin Brits, one of the 10 South Africa players to make a single-figure score last week, hit a brilliant 101 - her fourth one-day international century in five innings and fifth this year.

Brits was bowled two balls after reaching her century with 47 runs needed, and Marizanne Kapp and Anneke Bosch also departed chasing a net run-rate boost, but Sune Luus, who put on 159 for the second wicket with Brits, finished 81 not out to seal a commanding victory.

New Zealand, in contrast, were lacklustre, with bat, ball and in the field.

After choosing to bat rather than inserting South Africa on the back of their England collapse, Suzie Bates was out lbw to the first delivery and they chewed up 48 dot balls in a timid powerplay.

Scores:
New Zealand 231 in 47.5 overs (Sophie Devine 85)
South Africa 234 for 4 in 40,5 overs (Tazmin Brits 101, Luus 81 not out)