south african captain Laura Wolvaardt gave a breathtaking performance in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final against EnglandScored a brilliant century which brought applause from the fans. His composed and classy innings played a vital role in South Africa’s competitive total and survival in the high-pressure knockout match at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.
Laura Wolvaardt’s Masterclass in Guwahati
Wolvaardt guided South Africa with flexibility and accuracy to score her maiden Women’s World Cup century. She reached a brilliant century despite England’s aggressive bowling attack. Sophie Ecclestone Who took four wickets. Wolvaardt’s 100+ innings included a 116-run partnership with his opening partner Tazmin Brittas, which put South Africa in a strong position and set the stage for an exciting encounter.
Her innings (169 runs from 143) gave her the joint record for most 50-plus scores in Women’s World Cup history, tied with Indian batsman Mithali Raj with 13 fifty-plus scores in 23 innings. Wolvaardt also passed the milestone of 5,000 WODI runs, becoming the first South African and only the sixth woman globally to achieve the feat.
Fans react: Standing ovation for Laura Wolvaardt
Fans took to social media to praise Wolvaardt’s brilliant batting. One post summed up the widespread praise by saying, “I’m on my feet applauding,” It reflects enthusiasm and respects his knock. The stadium crowd and viewers around the world were mesmerized by his patience, strokeplay and ability to carry his team under immense pressure.
Despite early wickets and England’s attempts to regain control, Wolvaardt’s steady hand as well as Marizanne Kapp, who provided vital support, enabled South Africa to post a mammoth total of 319/7. Kapp scored 42 runs off 33 balls and ensured that the Proteas remained in the contest even after the fall of key wickets.
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100* runs for captain Laura Wolvaardt #CWC25 Semi-final against England 🙌🏽 @ProteasWomenCSA
– Member (@ThabisoMosia) 29 October 2025
🚨Major World Cup century for Laura Wolvaardt🚨
He scored a tremendous century against England in the semi-finals. The captain of the Proteas is leading from the front.#WomensWorldCup2025 pic.twitter.com/4yymrD5I7V
– Divyansh Chauhan (@imchauhan28) 29 October 2025
Laura Wolvaardt has recently played the biggest semi-final innings of the World Cup so far… #WomensWorldCup2025
– Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) 29 October 2025
Laura Wolvaardt salutes 🔥😮💨 I’m on my feet applauding, a huge 100 #proteas #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/xVQpY8GlJX
– Thabang (@thabang_304) 29 October 2025
Century for Captain Laura Wolvaardt.
Laura Wolvaardt hits amazing century against England in big semi-final of this Women’s World Cup
– What a brilliant century by Captain Laura.#Laura Wolvaardt #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/gd4inQhA02
-Jitendra Kumar (@jitenda60203698) 29 October 2025
Brilliant century from Laura Wolvaardt. But she will be equally disappointed with the fall of wickets from the other end. Can’t believe this is his first World Cup century (with 12 fifties so far).#SAvENG
– Maharjan Samraat (@MaharjanSamraat) 29 October 2025
Laura Wolvaardt has 5000 ODI runs and 10 ODI centuries to her name. What a day to reach those milestones… #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/atGxi6yYBZ
– Four6out (@four6out) 29 October 2025
The Wolvaardt centenary has been tasted in person. From enjoying my free days to watching Captain Laura become the rock of this lineup with her tight bun, what a journey it has been. Applause from the media box, fans watching. As they all should. #ENGvSA #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/G2NnJLdrXR
– Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻💻 (@lav_narayanan) 29 October 2025
100 for Laura Wolvaardt on the game’s biggest stage. Her first 100 in the Women’s World Cup.
What player, what innings. pic.twitter.com/BKb7y9X3Yw
– Suheem (@Suheem) 29 October 2025
Leading from the front!
A century of the highest quality from Laura Wolvaardt! his first #CWC25And what a time to deliver it!
Composure, classy, and commanding from the captain.#unbreakable #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/x7TVT0Rdzz
– Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) 29 October 2025
Century for captain Laura Wolvaardt, this is the 10th innings of her career.#CWC25 #ENGWvsSAW @ProteasWomenCSA
– Abhinay Thakur🍃🌠 (@Bearded_Bowler) 29 October 2025
Captain my captain 😤😤🫡. 100 for Laura Wolvaardt #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/lvdyzAPICl
– Prince Zuko (@kortezzee) 29 October 2025
Laura Wolvaardt scored a century in adverse circumstances #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/NldLNRM4JL
– Rajeev Kautilya (@KoutilyaRajiv) 29 October 2025
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