• Wolvaardt century secures series win

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    Captain Laura Wolvaardt struck an unbeaten century as the Proteas Women beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the second ODI in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday.

    Wolvaardt amassed 124* off 141 deliveries – her fourth ODI hundred – as the hosts reached their target of 254 with 4.4 overs remaining to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

    Wolvaardt and Suné Luus (53 off 57 balls) put on 98 runs for the third wicket, which was followed by a 116-run stand with Marizanne Kapp (45* off 49 balls).

    Earlier, Nonkululeko Mlaba (3-41) and Nadine de Klerk (3-44) starred with the ball for the Proteas Women as the White Ferns were bowled out for 253 in 49.5 overs.

    Amelia Kerr top-scored for the visitors with 88 off 110 deliveries.

    The third ODI will take place at Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday.

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