South Africa The women made a strong statement in the opening T20I of their series irelandMade a huge score of 220/2 in their allotted 20 overs. Ireland’s chase got off to a shaky start and despite a late fightback, they were bowled out for just 115, giving South Africa a comfortable 105-run win. Great individual performance was seen in the match Laura WolvaardtWho performed brilliantly with the bat and scored unbeaten 115* runs in just 56 balls and also contributed in taking two catches in the field.
Laura Wolvaardt and Luus lead South Africa to huge score
South Africa’s innings was built around a brilliant innings from Wolvaardt. Batting at the top of the order, Wolvaardt led the innings with 15 fours and four sixes, while maintaining an astonishing strike rate of 205.35. got full support listen luceWho scored a quick 81 runs in 51 balls with the help of 11 fours and one six, due to which the Irish bowlers remained under constant pressure. The pair put on a 176-run partnership for the second wicket, with Luus falling in the 18th over, but Wolvaardt’s unbeaten innings ensured that South Africa finished strongly on 220/2. Ireland’s bowlers had to struggle jane maguire And ava canning Both conceded more than 9 runs per over, while Brydon Carse was the most expensive, conceding 113 runs in 17 overs.
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Despite initial resistance, Ireland’s response remained subdued
Ireland had a very bad start to chase the target and lost both the openers for just 2 runs. amy hunter Was out for 1 run, and soon after Orla Prendergast was out for only 2 runs. gabby lewis (30), leah paul (34) and Laura Delaney (13) All took starts but failed to score as South Africa’s bowlers applied constant pressure. Luce performed brilliantly for South Africa, taking 4 wickets for just 22 runs. nonkululeko mlaba And chloe tryon Also took important wickets in the middle overs. Ireland’s middle and lower order faltered and their chase fell apart by the 17th over, as they were out for 115, giving South Africa an impressive 105-run victory.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Class. Stability. Laura Wolvaardt. pic.twitter.com/PRukmrdV7N
β Delhi Capitals (@delhicapitals) 5 December 2025
I don’t think women’s cricket has ever seen a batsman as talented as Laura Wolvaardt in its history. pic.twitter.com/uCcapSMek3
– βΞΌΞ±xπ§ (@MarkramBot) 5 December 2025
A century for ages!
Laura Wolvaardt led from the front brilliantly and scored an extraordinary century.
Officially the fastest T20I century by any South African women’s player!#unbreakable pic.twitter.com/3j3xg47pH0
– Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) 5 December 2025
Player of the match: Laura Wolvaardt#Cricket #SAvIRE #1st t20i pic.twitter.com/fEnuVqbFTx
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 6 December 2025
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β Highest score ever for Proteas women
– Laura Wolvaardt with her highest T20I score (115* off just 56 runs)
-Third largest total of women among full member countries pic.twitter.com/rlv10QwBZw– Werner (@Werries_) 5 December 2025
A proper T20I century from Laura Wolvaardt. 52 balls at 192 strike rate. Super hitting.
– Filasande Sixaba (@psixaba) 5 December 2025
An old captain has returned to spark victory
The young current captain is showing that the team is on the right trackAn embrace between Dane Van Niekerk and Laura Wolvaardt after Laura Wolvaardt completed a sensational century. She can’t stop scoring, Wolfie! #SAvIRE pic.twitter.com/zgCbFLScBK
– Lavanya ποΈπ₯π©π»βπ» (@lav_narayanan) 5 December 2025
win with a statement @ProteasWomenCSA Today in the first T20 match against Ireland. Laura Wolvaardt is batting like she’s unlocked a new cheat code, Sune Luus is shining with both bat and ball, and the best part is that Dane van Niekerk is back in the mix. Exciting times!
-Kass Naidoo (@KassNaidoo) 5 December 2025
Laura Wolvaardt scored a quick century..
115 runs in just 56 balls.. Well played..
Delhi Capitals are blessed to have him..β Β₯0 m@n! (@maniwinz) 5 December 2025
Laura Wolvaardt led from the front brilliantly and scored a sensational century.
Her century off 52 balls is now the fastest T20I century by a South African woman!
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β οΌ³π§πππ (@Sumit_ydvv07) 5 December 2025
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