Sport | Maiden T20 ton suggests Wolvaardt’s in the mood again: ‘I’ve had a frustrating few months’

Proteas women's opening batter Laura Wolvaardt celebrates after bring up a T20 century. (Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Proteas women’s opening batter Laura Wolvaardt celebrates after bring up a T20 century. (Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt was delighted that she could keep her cool as she went about smashing a stunning maiden T20 century in Wednesday’s opener against Sri Lanka at Willowmoore Park.

A captain’s innings of 102 from Wolvaardt shouldered the Proteas to 198-5, the highest total ever scored at the ground.

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