South African opener Tazmin Brits produced a stunning century to lead the Proteas Women to a six-wicket win over New Zealand Women in the Women's World Cup 2025 on Monday, October 6, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Her knock not only secured victory but also provided a massive confidence boost for the team after their heavy loss to England Women, where they were bowled out for just 69 runs.
Brits has been in sublime form, having scored four centuries in her last five WODIs, and she continued her dominance on the big stage. She attacked from the outset, leaving New Zealand with no answers, and raced to three figures in impressive fashion. After pushing a delivery to long-off for a single, she celebrated with a bow-and-arrow gesture, earning a standing ovation from her teammates and the crowd. She eventually fell to Lea Tahuhu for 101 off 89 balls, including 15 fours and a six.
South Africa's chase was anchored by Brits and further supported by Sune Luus, who scored an unbeaten 83 runs. Their partnership steered the team to victory in just 40.5 overs. Amelia Kerr of New Zealand Women finished with figures of 2/62, while Nonkululeko Mlaba was the star with the ball for South Africa, claiming 4/40.