Laura Wolvaardt scores 126 to tie for top women's centuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Laura Wolvaardt scored an unbeaten 126 runs off 62 balls in the third T20I against Zimbabwe on September 15, 2026. This performance ties her with Smriti Mandhana for the most international centuries by a female cricketer, bringing their totals to 18. Wolvaardt's innings included 16 fours and four sixes, helping South Africa reach a total of 200 runs. Zimbabwe fell to 120 all out in response, losing the match by 80 runs, with Annerie Dercksen claiming five wickets. This victory gives South Africa a 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
- •Wolvaardt reaches 18 international centuries, tying with Mandhana.
- •Her innings contributed to South Africa's total of 200 runs.
- •Zimbabwe was bowled out for 120, losing by 80 runs.
- •Dercksen recorded her first five-wicket haul in T20Is.
- •South Africa leads the five-match series 3-0.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Laura Wolvaardt creates history with blistering 126, joins Smriti Mandhana at the top of Women’s century chart
"In a brilliant display of skill, Laura Wolvaardt smashed a phenomenal 126 runs off just 62 balls, tying her with Smriti Mandhana for international centuries. This record-setting performance not only etched her name in history but also helped South Africa post a commanding total of 200. With the brilliant backing of Karabo Meso's unbeaten fifty, Annerie Dercksen's five-wicket haul sealed the 80-run triumph for the Proteas.
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