Brits’ 171 Powers South Africa to Victory Despite Sidra Amin’s Record Ton
LAHORE — Tazmin Brits’ unbeaten 171 and Laura Wolvaardt’s patient century guided South Africa to a commanding 292-3 in 46 overs, a target later revised to 313 runs, as the visitors sealed a hard-fought win over Pakistan in the second ODI.
Pakistan, chasing the revised total, fell short despite opener Sidra Amin’s superb 122 and her record 146-run partnership with Natalia Parvaiz. The home side was bowled out for 287 in 44.4 overs.
Pakistan’s innings got off to a shaky start when Muneeba Ali was trapped lbw for just one in the third over. Omaima Sohail, back in the side, steadied the chase with a brisk 43 off 38 balls before falling to Masabata Klaas, leaving Pakistan 62-2.
Aliya Riaz chipped in with 18, but the spotlight soon shifted to Sidra Amin, who anchored the innings. She reached her second successive century — and sixth overall — from 97 balls, while Natalia Parvaiz played fluently for her maiden ODI half-century, scoring 73 off 60 balls. Together, they kept Pakistan in contention with a stand of 146 runs.
However, Sidra’s dismissal in the 38th over proved a turning point. Wickets tumbled quickly as captain Fatima Sana (5) and Natalia followed in successive overs, derailing Pakistan’s chase. The lower order offered little resistance, with Rameen Shamim (12) the last to fall as South Africa sealed a 25-run victory.
Earlier, South Africa’s batting was dominated by their openers. Wolvaardt (100) and Brits (171*) shared a record 260-run stand — the highest partnership for South Africa in Women’s ODIs. Rain interruptions reduced the game to 46 overs per side, but the duo maintained their dominance until Wolvaardt was dismissed immediately after reaching her hundred.
Diana Baig then struck twice in quick succession, but Brits held firm, finishing with 20 fours and four sixes in her career-best unbeaten knock. South Africa closed on 292-3, a total that proved just enough against a spirited Pakistani chase.
Diana was the standout bowler for Pakistan, taking 2-45, but it was Brits’ brilliance that carried South Africa home.
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