Wolvaardt equals Mandhana’s record with 18th international ton, powers South Africa to 80

Bulawayo [Zimbabwe], September 16 (ANI): South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt equalled India star Smriti Mandhana’s record for the most international centuries in women’s cricket, smashing a sensational unbeaten 126 as the Proteas defeated Zimbabwe by 80 runs in the third T20I to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, according to the ICC website.

Wolvaardt brought up her 18th international century, drawing level with Mandhana at the top of the list. Her fourth T20I hundred also saw her surpass her previous best of 115* against Ireland in December last year.

The South African skipper produced a breathtaking knock, smashing 126* off just 62 balls at a strike rate of 203.22. Her innings featured 16 fours and four sixes and powered South Africa to 200/1 while batting first.

Wolvaardt also registered the highest individual T20I score by a South African woman, going past Shandre Fritz’s unbeaten 116 against the Netherlands in 2010.

Her record-equalling performance earned Wolvaardt the Player of the Match award, while Karabo Meso provided strong support with an unbeaten 50 off 51 balls.

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