Van Niekerk's three-for and half-century demolishes Sri Lanka
Her 3 of 12 restricted Sri Lanka to a below-par score before the hosts chased down the target with over five overs to spare
01/02Result
1st T20I, Sri Lanka Women tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 1 2019
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
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![South Africa Women]( "South Africa Women")
94/3 (14.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
01/02Result
1st T20I, Sri Lanka Women tour of South Africa at Cape Town, Feb 1 2019
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![Sri Lanka Women]( "Sri Lanka Women")
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![South Africa Women]( "South Africa Women")
94/3 (14.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Lauren Agenbag, the first SA woman to umpire in a T20I
At just 22 years old, she may well also be the youngest ever umpire to stand in an international since George Coulthard in 1878-79
Lizelle Lee withdrawn from SA's squad over 'fitness standards'
Andrie Steyn has been named as replacement, although she will join the squad only before the 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka