Overview
- Laura Wolvaardt hit 124 and Suné Luus 114 in a 179-run third-wicket stand, with Dané van Niekerk adding 88 off 47.
- South Africa’s 375/6 was their highest women’s ODI total, eclipsing the 337 set against Ireland in 2017.
- Ireland were bowled out for 301 in 47.5 overs, led by Orla Prendergast’s 97 and Amy Hunter’s 64 for their best ODI score against South Africa.
- Debutant Leah Jones returned 3/48, with Miané Smit taking 2/40 and Nondumiso Shangase 2/52 to close out the chase.
- The match was staged at St George’s Park in Gqeberha before a vibrant crowd, with the series finale to follow in Johannesburg.