Brits dazzles but rain washes out first ODI

Tazmin Brits of South Africa celebrates her hundred

Tazmin Brits showcased her batting prowess with her second career hundred for the Proteas Women as the first ICC Women’s Championship (2022-25) One-Day International (ODI) against Sri Lanka was abandoned due to persistent rain in East London on Tuesday.
Brits led the charge with a commanding 116 off 128 balls, inclusive of 12 fours, guiding South Africa to 270 for six after 50 overs before rain intervened in the seventh over of Sri Lanka’s innings, resulting in a no-result.
Despite losing the toss and being tasked to bat first under overcast conditions at the Buffalo Park Stadium, Laura Wolvaardt (41) and Brits forged a formidable opening partnership for the home side.
Within the opening powerplay, the pair amassed a half century stand, propelling South Africa to 55 for no loss after 10 overs, before Brits brought up her second ODI fifty. 
The partnership was broken when Wolvaardt was caught behind off Kaveesha Dilhari’s bowling (2/47), leaving the Proteas at 96 for one after 20 overs.
Subsequently, Brits found a new ally in Anneke Bosch (39), as they pushed South Africa past the 100-run mark, reaching 154 for one after 30 overs before Bosch fell, ending their 70-run partnership with Oshadi Ranasinghe (2/42) claiming the wicket.
In a remarkable innings, Brits achieved her second ODI hundred in the 42nd over, but lost another partner in Marizanne Kapp (6) shortly after, leaving the Proteas at 220 for four after 44 overs.
The second ODI takes place on Saturday at the Kimberley Oval in Kimberley  

Chief scores
South Africa Women: 270/6 in 50 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 41, Tazmin Brits 116, Anneke Bosch 39, Sune Luus 22, Nadine de Klerk 34, Oshadi Ranasinghe 2/42, Sugandika Kumari 2/67, Kavisha Dilhari 2/47)    
Sri Lanka Women: 23/0 in 6.5 overs. (Agencies)