Tazmin Brits continues to set new benchmarks of excellence for women’s cricket with her sterling performances. It was a feat that defied belief when Brits became the quickest player to seven centuries in Women’s ODIs.
She took only 41 innings to achieve this, setting aside the earlier mark by Meg Lanning, who had done it in 44 innings. This record-breaking feat marks Tazmin Brits’ increasing supremacy in women’s cricket.
Record Partnership between Brits and Sune Luus
Besides her own milestone, Tazmin Brits also led the way in creating a new partnership record for South Africa at the Women’s World Cup. Brits and Sune Luus formed a fantastic 159-run second-wicket partnership against New Zealand. This is now the record for highest wicket partnership in South Africa Women’s World Cup, overtaking Dane van Niekerk and Marizanne Kapp’s previous record of 128* runs in 2013.
This stand is also South Africa’s third-highest second-wicket partnership in Women’s ODIs, where ball-by-ball information is available. Brits and Luus’ chemistry was crucial in South Africa’s chase of 232 against New Zealand and further establishes Brits as an indispensable asset for her country.
Tazmin Brits Sets Records in 2025 Women’s ODIs
In 2025, Tazmin Brits has elevated her game to new levels. With five centuries so far this year, she holds the record for the most hundreds by any player in a calendar year in Women’s ODIs. This achievement surpasses Smriti Mandhana’s four centuries in 2024, and with four centuries already in 2025, Brits shows no signs of slowing down.
Not only that, but she has also completed four hundreds out of her previous five ODI innings, a phenomenal achievement that reflects even more her consistency and capability to play under pressure.
Fastest to Seven Hundreds
In her historic innings, Tazmin Brits achieved her seventh ODI ton in 87 balls, the quickest century by her and the fourth quickest by any South African batswoman in Women’s ODIs. This scorching speed also indicates her aggressive nature of batting, making her one of the most thrilling players in the game.
Tazmin Brits’ contribution in 2025 and South Africa’s ODI Supremacy
As of 2025, Tazmin Brits has earned 749 runs in ODIs, ranking second on South Africa’s list of players who have made the most runs in a calendar year, next to only Laura Wolvaardt, who made 882 runs in 2022. Brits’ impressive run this year makes her one of the highest-scoring batters in Women’s ODIs.
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Tazmin Brits Becomes One of South Africa’s Key Players in World Cup
The Luus and Brits partnership was instrumental in South Africa’s pursuit against New Zealand. Brits’ 101 runs during the match saw her become the third South African batswoman to achieve a century in the Women’s World Cup, joining Linda Olivier in 2000 and Marizanne Kapp in 2013 in this elite group.
Lea Tahuhu’s Milestone and Suzie Bates’ Record
In the same game, Lea Tahuhu took her 30th ODI World Cup wicket and took over as the top New Zealand wicket-taker in the tournament from Catherine Campbell, who had 29. Suzie Bates, another prominent player in the New Zealand team, also hit a historic mark by being the first female cricketer to play 350 international games across all formats. Harmanpreet Kaur of India is second with 342 international caps.
Tazmin Brits and the Future of South Africa Women in ODI Cricket
With Tazmin Brits’ record-breaking innings, South Africa Women are well set for the remainder of the Women’s World Cup. Her capability to make big scores and her attacking style of play make her a prominent player for South Africa in the future. With Brits rewriting the record books, her games will be the defining performances in South Africa’s quest for more success on the international stage.
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