The home nation eased to an 11-1 win in the Group A encounter at Sportpark de Paperclip.

Today's earlier match in the same section saw Great Britain defeat Spain 9-2.

Nerissa Myers hit two home runs to guide Britain to victory in six innings in what was the first game of tournament.

In Group B, Italy overcame Botswana 7-0 before Czech Republic claimed a 6-1 win over France.

Action is due to continue tomorrow.

The Group A schedule is made up of matches between South Africa and Britain, and The Netherlands and Spain.

France face Botswana in the day's first Group B clash prior to Czech Republic's meeting with Italy.

The top two teams in each group are set to advance to a super round, due to be held on Friday (July 26) and Saturday (July 27).

The winner of that will gain a berth for next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo.