Tazmin Brits carries her bat as Proteas Women clinch Pakistan series

Her 171 not out was the second highest score after Laura Wolvaardt’s 184 against Sri Lanka last year, and saw her become just the second woman alongside New Zealand’s Amy Satterthwaite to score three or more consecutive ODI centuries. 

It was also her sixth hundred in the 50-over format – the first having come at the age of 32 – making it the most by any woman after turning 30. 

Speaking after winning the match by 25 runs, Brits said she hopes to take that form into the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup.

"I don't actually have words, I don't know, people call it form, I'm just thankful that I'm getting the 100s and like I said, hopefully I can get that in the World Cup. I mean a lot of times we stand here and I feel like I'm still dreaming,” Brits said.

“I'm tired but I feel like I didn't really do much, I think it's just the adrenaline that's pumping but yeah, I think that's very special for me."

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The win was not all down to Brits’ outstanding performance, with captain Wolvaardt also getting to triple figures, dismissed for exactly 100 off 129 deliveries to help their team to 292/3 in a reduced 46 overs. 

She revealed that the skipper was relieved, and this will help her with confidence ahead of the global tournament.

"Yeah not just for the team, I think for herself as well as an opening batsman and as you said as a captain, so I was very, very happy for her. I said to her no matter what, you need to work for that 100 today. I think even after she just got her 50, I could see in her face a bit of relief, so yeah, I'm very, very proud of her."