Wolvaardt, who has been in sublime form in the tournament, led the chase of 299 in what would be their maiden title in the format. In the process, she notched up her fifth half-century of the event and became the highest run-getter in the single edition of the tournament's history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Proteas Women batter leapfrogged Australia captain Alyssa Healy's record of 509 runs in the 2021\/22 edition in New Zealand, where the latter averaged 56.55.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wolvaardt\u2019s stunning consistency has etched her name even deeper into Women\u2019s World Cup history, with two more records to her credit. She now tops the charts for the most 50-plus scores in Women\u2019s ODI World Cup history - 14 in total - moving past India\u2019s Mithali Raj, who had 13.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wolvaardt has also matched the record for the most 50-plus scores in a single edition of the tournament, joining New Zealand\u2019s Debbie Hockley, Australia\u2019s Ellyse Perry, and her own previous feat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The South African captain was stupendous in their semifinal clash against England as she smashed 169 to post a mammoth total of 319 in Guwahati. England couldn't get over the line and collapsed dramatically to be bowled out for 194.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wolvaardt has also matched the record for the most 50-plus scores in a single edition of the tournament, joining New Zealand\u2019s Debbie Hockley, Australia\u2019s Ellyse Perry, and her own previous feat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As South Africa press on in the final, Wolvaardt\u2019s calm authority and technical brilliance once again highlight why she\u2019s regarded as one of the most dependable batters in world cricket. Her knack for thriving under pressure has made her the heartbeat of the Proteas\u2019 batting order and a defining figure of the 2025 World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n