Revealed: Why are South Africa women wearing black jersey vs England women in 2nd ODI?

The South Africa women's cricket team players 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 spotted in black kits when captain Laura Wolvaardt walked onto the field for the toss during the match.

South Africa is typically known for wearing green jerseys in international cricket. Both the men's and women's teams wear green jerseys for international matches. However, during Cricket South Africa's (CSA) annual Pink Day, the teams don pink kits to support and spread awareness for breast cancer.

South Africa Wears Black Kit for 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 has shown solidarity by wearing black armbands for the occasion.

Today's ODI is a "dedicated Black Day match in support of the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and the Proteas will wear a black kit. It will be the fourth edition," a CSA press release confirmed.

"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, stronger SA. 🖤🇿🇦 #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, stronger SA. 🖤🇿🇦

#EndGBV #AlwaysRising #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/lsYIfPz9no

— Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) December 7, 2024

CSA Launches Black Day Campaign to Raise Awareness About GBV

CSA launched the Black Day campaign to raise awareness about gender-based violence and support women in need. This year’s match is being held on the 16th day of activism against GBV, which runs from November 25 to December 10.

The first Black Day ODI was held on January 23, 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.

SA 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 chose to field first. Lauren Filer dismissed Tazmin Brits (5) and Sune Luus (4) within the first four overs. Laura Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen then added 58 runs.

However, the Proteas team collapsed 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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