South Africa I continued my dream ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 With a spectacular win by 150 runs (DLS) Pakistan On 21 October at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
The match was interrupted repeatedly due to rain, but it did not affect the Proteas and they registered their fifth consecutive win and reached the top of the table. captain Laura Wolvaardtclassy 90’s, listen luce‘Fluent 61, and marijane kappThe all-round talent, with an unbeaten 68 off 43 balls and 3/20, helped South Africa reach a strong score of 312/9 in just 40 overs. Due to rain interruptions, Pakistan’s target had to be revised twice, first to 262 runs in 25 overs and then to 234 runs in 20 overs, but the target was never achieved. ayabonga blueprint And Nondumiso Shangse Kapp’s aggressive spell was vindicated as Pakistan faltered at 83/7. With this win, South Africa cemented their place in the semi-finals, while Pakistan’s campaign ended after their fourth defeat in the tournament.
laura Wolvaardt, listen Luce and marizen CAP headlines South Africa’s explosive batting amid rain interruptions
Asked to bat first under overcast skies, South Africa overcame early setbacks in a rain-affected innings to post a mammoth total of 312 runs in just 40 overs, a testament to their depth and batting aggression. opener Tazmin Brits Was out cheaply, but Wolvaardt and Luus steadied the ship with a brilliant 118-run partnership for the second wicket. Wolvaardt’s innings was a masterclass in control and placement, hitting 10 fours and two sixes in his 90 off 82 balls, while Luus ably supported him with 61 off 59 balls, performing deft sweeps and straight drives.
Their partnership laid the foundation, before both fell short in quick succession, momentarily halting South Africa’s momentum. However, Kapp took complete control in the final overs and showcased his power-hitting ability with an explosive inning of 68* off 43 balls with six fours and three sixes. Nadine de KlerkAtishi Cameo (41 off 16) took the total past 300 as the Proteas added 99 runs in the last five overs. Pakistan bowlers had to struggle to stop this massacre Nashra Sandhu (3/45) and Saadia Iqbal (3/63) The only bright spot. Despite heavy interruptions and modified overs, South Africa’s fearless approach ensured they maintained a run rate close to eight per over, completely dictating the pace of the innings.
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Kapp’s fast magic destroyed Pakistan and the hopes of semi-finals were over.
Defending a revised target of 234 runs in 20 overs, Kapp once again led from the front, producing a spell of brutal accuracy that decimated Pakistan’s top order. Experienced all-rounder out Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin And Alia RiazPakistan’s score reached 35/4 before play was stopped once again due to rain. His ability to swing the ball in the light and extract seam movement proved too good for Pakistan’s tentative batsmen.
After resumption, Khaka left the party and joined Muniba AliWhile Shangase took two wickets including a dangerous one. Natalia Parvez (20 out of 24). None of Pakistan’s batsmen could survive as partnerships failed to materialise, their highest score being a modest 20 runs. Sidra NawazAn unbeaten 22 off 33 was the only note of resistance as Pakistan crawled to 83/7 at the end of 20 overs, falling short of 150 runs under the DLS count.
Kapp’s figures of 3/20 from 5 overs reflected his dominance, earning him the Player of the Match award. South Africa’s bowlers maintained consistent discipline and hit only six fours in total. With five wins in as many games, the Proteas have already booked their place in the semi-finals, while Pakistan are all but certain to be knocked out of the competition, their campaign hampered by inconsistency and inability to convert starts into partnerships.
Here’s how fans reacted:
God’s Favorite Children, South Africa. In the two matches in Colombo, they left with all four points.
Not saying anything more than that. #SAvPAK #CWC25
– Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻💻 (@lav_narayanan) 21 October 2025
South Africa beat the rain to reach fifth place in a row!
#CWC25 pic.twitter.com/wJhUp88dwa
– ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) 21 October 2025
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@ProteasWomenCSA Fifth consecutive win after losing the first game against England. Today in Sri Lanka reached the top by defeating Pakistani women comprehensively #ICCWomensWorldCup2025 log. #CWC25
– Jaywant Parbhoo (@JayParbhoo) 21 October 2025
It is very fortunate for the Proteas Women that they escaped Colombo by 2 results and won it heavily. Almost everyone there had their match canceled… but 5 wins on the bounce and we move on. Next, a big match against the Australian team in Indore!#CWC25
– Gontse Matea (@Gontse_Matea) 21 October 2025
Yes, we snatched victory from a certain rain situation during the second innings, beating them by 150 runs. The hope of finishing on top of the table is still alive, just need to beat the Australian team further and we will be on top. let’s go…! #CWC25
– Ananth (De Klerk’s Stan) (@scixcric) 21 October 2025
Congratulations to the Proteas Women
A worthy victory 😃
Let’s do it against the top 2!
– Colleen Kagiso Mogwera 🇿🇦 (@kagisodoc) 21 October 2025
Marijne Kapp is my GOAT when it comes to Proteas women.
A player of the same caliber as Jacques Kallis if not better for his team ❤️
– The Lad (@simfiwe21k) 21 October 2025
Great game from the Proteas. Already qualified but no satisfaction. He has given Pakistan its 5th consecutive victory. Their strongest XI suits the Asian conditions very well and the way they are starting to rise to the top is adding extra strength to this great team.
– Ahmed Hussain (@Ahmad_Pak_) 21 October 2025
All-round masterclass from Marijne Kapp#women #Cricket #marizannekapp #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/ay7gfwvzSl
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 21 October 2025
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