The Proteas dominated Ireland in the first T20I of the series with a 105-run win after an incredible batting performance led by captain Laura Wolvaardt, who scored a record-breaking 115.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Proteas put on a dominant display with the bat, scoring a record-breaking 220 from their 20 overs.
Laura Wolvaardt played an incredible knock, scoring 115 off just 56 balls (15 fours, 4 sixes). This became her highest ever score in a T20 and also the fastest century by any South African woman in history.
Every time Wolvaardt plays at Newlands, she reaches a milestone. She has 3 half centuries and a century to her name.
Sune Luus also put in an incredible performance, scoring 81 off 51 balls.
Ava Canning (1-33) and Jane Maguire (1-52) were the wicket-takers for Ireland.
As expected, Ireland struggled greatly in their chase due to the sheer quality of the Proteas bowling attack.
Sune Luus bowled exceptionally well, taking 4-22 from her 4 overs.
Nonkululeko Mlaba (2-9), Chloe Tryon (2-14), Nondumiso Shangase (1-13) and Nadine De Klerk (1-13) also contributed with the ball.
Leah Paul 34 (23) and Gaby Lewis 30 (29) were Ireland’s highest run scorers.
Ireland was dismissed for 115.
The Proteas won by 105 runs.
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