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Brits' 171* and Wolvaardt Hundred Clinch ODI Series for South Africa in Rain-Hit Lahore

A record opening stand sets the tone for South Africa's final tune‑ups before the World Cup.

Overview

  • South Africa beat Pakistan by 25 runs via DLS to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead with one match remaining.
  • Tazmin Brits struck an unbeaten 171, her second hundred of the series, and Laura Wolvaardt made 100 in a record 260-run opening partnership.
  • Rain limited South Africa to 292/3 in 46 overs and set Pakistan a revised target of 313, with the hosts bowled out for 287.
  • Sidra Amin hit 122 for her second straight century and shared 168 with Natalia Pervaiz before Nadine de Klerk’s 3/45, including two in two balls, sealed the chase.
  • Both teams fine-tune for CWC25 after South Africa’s five dropped catches were noted, with the third ODI scheduled for Monday in Lahore.