Proteas Women's seamer Ayabonga Khaka has jumped to 12th in the latest ICC world bowling ranking after an outstanding ODI series in New Zealand where she was the leading wicket-taker.
The Proteas Women suffered back-to-back series defeats Down Under as they surrendered the ODI campaign 2-1 in the decider against New Zealand on Saturday.
New Zealand clinched a 2-1 series victory over South Africa with a 66-run win in the final women's ODI in Wellington on Saturday, bringing the tour to a disappointing close for the visitors.
Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt has urged her team to not let their 2-wicket loss to New Zealand in the second ODI get to them, and must put full focus on winning the series this coming weekend.
Amelia Kerr put on a show as she guided New Zealand Women to a record run chase of 346 for a narrow two-wicket win in the second ODI in Wellington on Wednesday.
Proteas Women sensation Kayla Reyneke was short for words after another day to remember in the green and gold jumper, this time making her ODI debut for South Africa.