Wolvaardt, Khaka move up ICC Women's ODI rankings after Ireland clean sweep
Proteas women's batter Laura Wolvaardt has climbed in the latest ICC ODI rankings following South Africa's one-day series win against Ireland.
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ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings: Ayabonga Khaka Replaces Jhulan Goswami At 5th Position
A pair of South African stars have made giant strides inside the top five on the latest set of ICC ODI Player Rankings. The ICC released the new rankings on Tuesday and stylish opener Laura Wolvaardt and experienced quick Ayabonga Khaka have been the big winners after dominant performances for the Proteas during their recent ODI series sweep over Ireland. Wolvaardt's superb innings of 89 in the third and final match in Dublin came just at the right time as it catapulted the right-hander past Australia skipper Meg Lanning and into fourth place on the latest rankings for batters.
Luus, Ismail help Proteas women thrash Ireland to sweep ODI series
Captain Sune Luus and fast bowler Shabnim Ismail shined as the Proteas women thrashed Ireland in the third and final ODI against Ireland at the Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin on Friday.
Lewis stands tall for Ireland as Proteas women chase 214 to seal ODI series in Dublin
Ireland captain Gaby Lewis scored a half-century as they posted a respectable 213 against South Africa in the second ODI at the Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin on Tuesday.
Proteas women won't be complacent: 'We don't want to give Ireland a sniff'
Proteas vice-captain Chloe Tryon insists South Africa cannot get complacent against Ireland ahead of Tuesday's second ODI.
Ismail, Luus lead the line as Proteas women demolish Ireland in opening ODI
Proteas women proved too strong for Ireland in the opening One-Day International at the Clontarf Cricket Ground, as the visitors claimed a dominant nine-wicket victory on Saturday in Dublin.
Ireland no match for South Africa in first ODI
South Africa Women cruised to victory in their first ODI against Ireland, beating the hosts by nine wickets in Dublin.
Luus hails Sekhukhune for 'raising her hand' as Proteas bounce back in Dublin
Proteas women captain Sune Luus hailed seamer Tumi Sekhukhune as South Africa bounced back to clinch the three-match T20 series 2-1 against Ireland on Wednesday.