Wolvaardt, Luus register highest partnership for South Africa women during Test against India Women

The pair beat the record of 138 runs achieved by Johmari Logtenberg and Charlize van der Westhuizen against England in 2003.

South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus run between the wickets during their 2nd innings on the third day of a one-off test cricket match between India Women and South Africa Women. | Photo Credit: PTI

Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus registered the highest partnership for any wicket for South Africa Women during the second innings of its Test encounter against India at Chepauk, Chennai on Sunday.

The pair beat the record of 138 runs achieved by Johmari Logtenberg and Charlize van der Westhuizen against England in 2003.

While Luus scored her second half century of the match, skipper Wolvaardt registered her maiden Test fifty to help South Africa recover after being forced to follow on.

Highest partnerships for South Africa in Women’s Tests:

• 141* - Laura Wolvaardt and Sane Luus vs India (2004)
• 138 - Johmari Logtenberg and Charlize van der Westhuizen vs England (2003)
• 117 - Dawn Moe and Brenda Williams vs New Zealand (1972)