South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus recorded the highest opening partnership by a Full Member nation in a women’s T20I match, during its clash against India in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Wolvaardt and Luus put together 183 runs as they helped South Africa overhaul a 193-run target with ease.
The Proteas duo broke the record held by New Zealand’s Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates, who had combined for 182 runs against South Africa in 2018.
While Captain Wolvaardt led from the front with a blistering 115 off 53 balls, registering the joint third-fastest century in women’s T20Is, Luus struck 64 off 42.
“We knew we had so much power in the dug out so we just had to get as much as we could. And then once we got out of the Powerplay, I just tried to win the game as quickly as I could,” said Wolvaardt after the game.
Highest opening partnerships by a Full Member in women’s T20Is
Laura Wolvaardt-Sune Luus (South Africa) – 183 vs India (April 22, 2026)
Sophie Devine-Suzie Bates (New Zealand) – 182 vs South Africa (June 20, 2018)
Shandre Fritz-Trisha Chetty (South Africa) – 170 vs The Netherlands (October 14, 2010)
Dane van Niekerk-Lizelle Lee (South Africa) – 163* vs Pakistan (March 23, 2014)
Amelia Kerr-Izzy Gaze (New Zealand) – 163 vs Zimbabwe (February 27, 2026)
Published on Apr 23, 2026
Highest opening partnerships by a Full Member in women’s T20Is
Laura Wolvaardt-Sune Luus (South Africa) – 183 vs India (April 22, 2026)
Sophie Devine-Suzie Bates (New Zealand) – 182 vs South Africa (June 20, 2018)
Shandre Fritz-Trisha Chetty (South Africa) – 170 vs The Netherlands (October 14, 2010)
Dane van Niekerk-Lizelle Lee (South Africa) – 163* vs Pakistan (March 23, 2014)
Amelia Kerr-Izzy Gaze (New Zealand) – 163 vs Zimbabwe (February 27, 2026)