South Africa whitewash Ireland 3-0 in Johannesburg
Laura Wolvaardt
Live scorecard and ball-by ball commentary available for 3rd ODI
South Africa completed a 3-0 whitewash of Ireland in their series concluding third ODI at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Laura Wolvaardt's sensational century proved to be the difference as the visitors lost by 6 wickets.
The hosts were put to bat first by Irish captain Gaby Lewis, who anchored her side's innings with her 64 off 80 that helped Ireland post 205 on the board.
Nonkululeko Mlaba was the pick among the South African bowlers with her spell of 4/33, Tumi Sekhukhune and Sune Luus had 2 scalps each while Leah Jones and Faye Tunnicliffe picked up a wicket each.
In response, Laura Wolvaardt led from the front with her second consecutive century in the series as she remained not out at 100 off 93. Tazmin Brits, Karabo Meso, Sune Luus, Niekerk and Tunnicliffe made small but effective contributions.
In what was their first ODI series since losing the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 against India last month, South Africa showcased why they were top contenders and why they still remain a proper threat.
Follow the live scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary from the RSA-W vs IRE-W match:
South Africa Vs Ireland, 3rd Women's ODI: Toss Update
Ireland won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa.
South Africa Vs Ireland, 3rd Women's ODI: Playing XIs
Ireland Women: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Coulter Reilly (wk), Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Jane Maguire, Aimee Maguire
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Karabo Meso, Sune Luus, Dane van Niekerk, Faye Tunnicliffe, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Leah Jones, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Nonkululeko Mlaba
South Africa Vs Ireland, 3rd Women's ODI: Squads
Ireland Women: Sarah Forbes, Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter (wk), Orla Prendergast, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Rebecca Stokell, Arlene Kelly, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire, Georgina Dempsey, Ava Canning, Coulter Reilly, Lara McBride
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus, Dane van Niekerk, Miane Smit, Karabo Meso (wk), Nondumiso Shangase, Eliz-mari Marx, Leah Jones, Tumi Sekhukhune, Sinalo Jafta, Faye Tunnicliffe, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayanda Hlubi
