Historic Victory: South Africa's Wolvaardt Stuns with Record Knock
Laura Wolvaardt's explosive 169-run innings propelled South Africa to a 125-run victory over England, securing a berth in the Women's ODI World Cup final. Despite England's mid-innings recovery, they were halted at 194, undone by Marizanne Kapp's standout bowling performance, taking 5 for 20.
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In a remarkable display at the Women's ODI World Cup, South African captain Laura Wolvaardt spearheaded her team's 125-run triumph over England with a phenomenal innings of 169 runs. Her performance was instrumental in South Africa reaching a formidable score of 319 for seven.
England struggled to keep up, losing early wickets rapidly, though Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey offered resistance with a 107-run partnership for the fourth wicket. However, their efforts were not enough to chase down the target.
South African bowler Marizanne Kapp delivered a stellar performance, claiming five wickets for just 20 runs, dismantling England's batting order and securing South Africa's place in the final.
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