South Africa stormed into their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup final with a dominant 125-run win over England, powered by Laura Wolvaardt’s stunning 169 and Marizanne Kapp’s fiery five-wicket haul.
Wolvaardt’s masterclass — the second-highest score in a World Cup knockout — guided the Proteas to 319 for 7, with vital support from Tazmin Brits (45) and Kapp (42 off 33). Her innings combined elegance and power, lighting up Guwahati with drives, pulls, and a towering six that left England reeling.
Chasing 320, England’s reply crumbled instantly. Kapp struck twice in the opening over to remove Heather Knight and Amy Jones before returning to complete a dream spell of 5 for 20, including the prized scalp of Nat Sciver-Brunt (64). Only Alice Capsey (50) offered resistance as England folded for 194.
With this emphatic win, South Africa advance to Sunday’s final — their third consecutive global final after back-to-back T20 World Cup appearances — where they’ll face the winner of Australia vs India.
Wolvaardt’s brilliance. Kapp’s fire. South Africa’s rise to history.
