South Africa's Rollercoaster Ride in Women's Cricket World Cup Finals

South African captain Laura Wolvaardt voiced her disappointment after losing crucial wickets to part-timer Shafali Verma in the Women's World Cup final against India. Despite playing well throughout the tournament, South Africa fell short, finishing on the losing side for the third consecutive ICC final.

Wolvaardt praised their domestic advancements, highlighting the introduction of domestic contracts that strengthened their squad depth. The captain remained optimistic, proud of their consistent appearances in finals, asserting that their domestic system is heading in the right direction.

On a personal note, Wolvaardt excelled during the tournament, scoring 571 runs with an average of 71.37. She acknowledged adopting a more aggressive approach, which proved effective throughout the competition.