Brits scores maiden T20 international century as Proteas beat Netherlands at World Cup

CRICKET NEWS - Tazmin Brits scored her maiden international T20 century on Thursday in Bristol to guide the Proteas women’s team to a 88-run victory against the Netherlands in a group game at the T20 Women’s World Cup.Brits was in sensational form, scoring 114 not out off 69 balls with 15 fours and three sixes.It was the highest score recorded at the World Cup taking place in England and a comeback of the highest order by the opening batter. Brits had struggled for form coming into the tournament and had not been selected in the Proteas XI for their first two games, against Australia and Pakistan.But, she showed glimpses that she was back to her best with a quality 40 off 36 in the victory against India on Sunday.Brits’ partnership with captain Laura Wolvaardt (45 off 36), of 121 runs for…

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