After Netherlands won the toss and elected to field, South Africa put on an absolute show of power hitting.
Brits led the charge as South Africa posted 66/0 in the first six overs, their highest powerplay score at this World Cup.
While Laura Wolvaardt punched through with her trademark cover drives, Brits, a former javelin thrower, launched into the Dutch bowling with some heavy hits.
A 121-run opening partnership had laid the foundation for a big score, and South Africa pressed on relentlessly even after the captain fell just short of her half-century.
In all, she struck three sixes and 15 fours against a shell-shocked Dutch attack and carried her bat through for 114 off 69 balls.
After Netherlands won the toss and elected to field, South Africa put on an absolute show of power hitting. Brits led the charge as South Africa posted 66/0 in the first six overs, their highest powerplay score at this World Cup.
While Laura Wolvaardt punched through with her trademark cover drives, Brits, a former javelin thrower, launched into the Dutch bowling with some heavy hits. A 121-run opening partnership had laid the foundation for a big score, and South Africa pressed on relentlessly even after the captain fell just short of her half-century.
Fittingly, Brits brought up her hundred with a mighty heave over mid-wicket for a maximum. In all, she struck three sixes and 15 fours against a shell-shocked Dutch attack and carried her bat through for 114 off 69 balls.
