Brits century in vain as rain washes out first WODI

Tazmin Brits rejoices after reaching 

her century 

Sugandika Kumari celebrates a wicket

Despite setting Sri Lanka a stiff target, South Africa were denied an opportunity to push for a win in the opening ODI at East London after rain arrived during the chase.

South Africa posted a strong 270 on the board on the back of a fantastic hundred from opener Tazmin Brits. She was involved in a 94-run opening stand with Laura Wolvaardt before adding 70 for the second wicket with Anneke Bosch.

With 100 balls left in the innings, South Africa were 164/1, raising hopes of a total beyond 300. However, Sri Lanka did land a few blows beyond the 40th over to regularly dent the hosts.

Brits, who had made 116, was also dismissed with almost five overs left in the innings as the home side settled for 270/6. That was still a significant total on the board given Sri Lanka had never chased down anything beyond 260 in their history.

After the openers made a watchful start, scoring 23 off 6.5 overs, before rain arrived.

The second ODI is scheduled to be held on Saturday.

Scores: 270-6 (50) (Laura Wolvaardt 41, Tazmin Brits 116, Anneke Bosch 39, Sune Luus 22, Nadine de Klerk 34, Oshadi Ranasinghe 2/42, Sugandika Kumari 2/67, Kavisha Dilhari 2/47)

Sri Lanka 23-0 (6.5)