After Netherlands won the toss and elected to field, South Africa put on an absolute show of power hitting. Brits led the charge as South Africa posted 66/0 in the first six overs, their highest powerplay score at this World Cup.
While Laura Wolvaardt punched through with her trademark cover drives, Brits, a former javelin thrower, launched into the Dutch bowling with some heavy hits. A 121-run opening partnership had laid the foundation for a big score, and South Africa pressed on relentlessly even after the captain fell just short of her half-century.
Fittingly, Brits brought up her hundred with a mighty heave over mid-wicket for a maximum. In all, she struck three sixes and 15 fours against a shell-shocked Dutch attack and carried her bat through for 114 off 69 balls.