The players of the South African women's cricket team wore black kits instead of their usual green for the second ODI against the England women's cricket team in Durban. The South African players were seen in black kits when captain Laura Wolvaardt walked onto the field to throw them during the game.
South Africa is mostly known for wearing green jerseys in international cricket. Men's and women's teams will wear green jerseys for international matches. However, at Cricket South Africa's (CSA) annual Pink Day, the teams don pink kits to support and spread awareness for breast cancer.
South Africa will wear a black kit for the second ODI against England women
The Proteas team is wearing black jerseys to support the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), as confirmed by Cricket South Africa. England have shown their loyalty by wearing black armbands for the occasion.
Today's ODI is a “Black Day” in support of the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and the Proteas will wear a black kit. This is the fourth edition,” confirmed the CSA press release.
“The Proteas Women stand united against GBV! Tomorrow, we don't just play for glory – we play to raise our voices for change. 🏏 Together, we can build a safer and stronger USA. 🖤🇿🇦 #EndGBV #AlwaysRising #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt,” wrote the caption.
The Proteas Women stand united against GBV!
Tomorrow, we don't just play for glory – we play to raise our voices for change. 🏏
Together, we can build a safer and stronger USA. 🖤🇿🇦#EndGBV #Always rising #Come with me #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/lsYIfPz9no
– Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) December 7, 2024
CSA launches a Black Day campaign to raise Awareness about GBV
CSA launched the Black Day campaign to raise awareness of gender-based violence and support women in need. This year's game is being held on the 16th day of action against GBV, which runs from 25 November to 10 December.
The first Black Day ODI was held on 23 January 2021, at Kingsmead against Pakistan, the designated venue for this event. The campaign's launch was delayed by the Covid-19 lockdown, pushing its start from April 2020.
USA Women bowled out for 135 runs in 31.3 overs
Despite winning the first match of the series, SA struggled to build on that momentum in the second ODI. England won the toss and elected to bat first. Lauren Filer eliminated Tazmin Brits (5) and Sune Luus (4) in the first four sections. Laura Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen then added 58 runs.
However, the Proteas team slumped to 76/7 in 18.2 overs. They were bowled out for 135 runs in 31.3 overs. Charlotte Dean was the pick of the bowlers for England, taking four wickets for 45 runs in 10 overs. Lauren Filer and Sophie Ecclestone took three wickets each to restrict South Africa to a low score.
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