The much awaited first semi-final match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 between south african women And England Women Held on October 29, 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. South Africa, who had suffered a heavy defeat against England in the group stage, came into this knockout encounter with renewed vigor and determination. The South African team, which came to bat first, was led by its captain. Laura WolvaardtWho played a brilliant inning which lit up the stadium. His brilliant batting laid the foundation for a strong score, setting the stage for an exciting contest.
Nat Sciver-Brunt and the England players praised Laura Wolvaardt’s brilliant innings, which was a heart-touching gesture.
Wolvaardt stole the show by scoring an extraordinary inning of 169 runs off just 143 balls at a strike rate of 118.18, hitting 20 fours and 4 sixes. opening with Tazmin BritsWolvaardt, who contributed 45 runs, took the lead with consistent aggressive strokes and maintained control despite the fall of wickets. Her innings was a testament to both skill and character, accumulating a record-breaking score that was higher than any South African woman’s individual World Cup effort.
Wolvaardt was finally out on the last ball of the 48th over on a slow England ball. lauren bell-held smoothly Alice Capsey At long-on – England fielders led by the captain Nat Sciver-BruntWas prompt in showing respect. Sciver-Brunt ran up to Wolvaardt to praise his brilliant performance, Bale patted him to congratulate him and handshakes were exchanged all around. It was a moment of sportsmanship that highlighted the spirit of the game, as Laura returned to the pavilion with her head held high.
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South Africa made a strong score against England
On the strength of Wolvaardt’s brilliant effort, South Africa made a challenging score of 319 runs for 7 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Apart from the captain’s talent, marijane kapp Added valuable support with 42 runs, while the lower order made timely runs including 33 not out chloe tryon and from 11 Nadine de Klerk towards the end. Despite losing a few wickets in the middle overs, the Proteas managed to keep the scoreboard running at a competitive rate, thanks to solid partnerships and aggressive death batting.
led England’s bowling Sophie Ecclestonewho took 4 for 44, and Bell who took 2, but the backbone of the South African innings was unquestionably Wolvaardt’s monumental innings which put England under immense pressure.
The stage is set for an exciting chase as England Women face a challenging target on a pitch that has seen top-class cricketing calibre, with Sciver-Brunt and her team needing to be at their best to meet the challenge posed by South Africa’s resilient and record-breaking performance.
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