{
  "id": 8053400,
  "title": "Miané Smit hits maiden T20 century as Proteas women trounce Zimbabwe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/miane-smit-hits-maiden-t20-century-as-proteas-women-trounce-zimbabwe",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:59:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/miane-smit-hits-maiden-t20-century-proteas-women-trounce-zimbabwe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Young all-rounder Miané Smith scored her maiden international century for the Proteas women’s team in Bulawayo, as they defeated Zimbabwe by 80 runs in the fourth T20 international on Thursday. The 21-year-old opened the batting and scored 102 runs off 59 balls, including 15 fours and a six. The Proteas posted a total of 205/4 in their 20 overs, with support from Anneke Bosch (33 off 24) and Annerie Dercksen (33 off 16). South Africa elected to bat first, while Zimbabwe were limited to 125/5 in their 20 overs. Eight players from the Proteas opening XI participated, including Smith. She expressed that scoring a century for her country felt \"nice\" and \"unreal,\" and mentioned that she probably would not sleep well that night. Smith praised opening the innings with Bosch, as it helped her settle quickly. She further explained that her approach to T20 cricket involves mastering the basics and then expanding to more risky shots. The team currently leads the series 4-0, with the fifth match scheduled for Saturday.",
  "summary": "The South Africans won by 80 runs to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match series.",
  "key_points": [
    "Miané Smit scored 102 runs off 59 balls in her maiden T20 century",
    "Proteas posted 205/4 in their 20 overs, defeating Zimbabwe by 80 runs",
    "South Africa won the series 4-0, with the fifth match on Saturday"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Miane Smit's maiden T20I century powers Proteas Women to victory over Zimbabwe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/miane-smits-maiden-t20i-century-powers-proteas-women-to-victory-over",
        "published": "2026-09-17T15:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}