New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Tazmin Brits scored a century as South Africa beat New Zealand by six wickets Monday with a turnaround batting performance at the Women's Cricket World Cup.

Brits hit 15 fours and a six in her 101 as the Proteas posted 234-4 in 40.5 overs after bowling out New Zealand for 231.

It was a vast improvement for South Africa after being dismissed for 69 against England in its first game. Sune Luus scored 83 not out off 114 balls as South Africa registered its first points of the tournament.

New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine led her team with 85 after winning the toss and electing to bat. Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba picked up 4-40 in 10 overs to lead the South Africa bowling - her second-best career figures.

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