Laura Wolvaardt says she’d love to advocate for a local women’s league in South Africa to help develop the game further. Laura Wolvaardt delivered yet another sensational batting performance, scoring 100 not out to lead her team to a white wash over Ireland. Sinalo Jafta shares her reflections on an extraordinary year for the Proteas Women’s cricket team, highlighting their journey to the ICC Women’s World Cup final and the standout performances that defined their season.
Having had a belated start to her ODI career, Tazmin Brits has no intention of giving it all up anytime soon, especially after the Proteas opener enjoyed the best year of her career. Miane Smit, the 20-year-old allrounder from Bloemfontein, answered the Proteas Women’s call in the first ODI at Buffalo Park on Saturday. Experience and youth combined as the Proteas Women clinched a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Ireland, thanks to a stellar partnership between Sune Luus and Miane Smit.
The Proteas Women delivered a disciplined bowling performance to restrict Ireland to 209/7 in the first ODI at Buffalo Park in East London. Ireland have won the toss and elected to bat in the first ODI against the Proteas in the first ODI at Buffalo Park in East London on Saturday. Proteas Women’s coach Mandla Mashimbyi reveals a bold strategy for the ODI series against Ireland, resting key players to nurture young talent as they prepare for the 2029 World Cup.
