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    Women’s World Cup: Laura Wolvaardt’s magnificent 169 powers South Africa to 319/7 v England in semis
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    Women’s World Cup: Laura Wolvaardt’s Magnificent 169 Powers South Africa To 319/7 V England In Semis

    By IANS News October 29, 2025 • 19:08 PM View: 318
    ODI World Cup: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt produced one of the great innings in the history of Women’s ODI World Cup by smashing a magnificent 169 off 143 balls to power her side to a massive 319/7 in the first semifinal against England at the ACA Stadium here on Wednesday.

    On her way to becoming the first captain to score a century in a women’s ODI knockout match, Laura smashed 20 fours and four sixes to now hold the record for the highest individual score for South Africa in a Women’s World Cup game.

    Apart from sparkling shots, Laura’s innings was also a masterclass in pacing – she reached fifty off 52 balls, brought up her tenth ODI hundred off 115 deliveries, and then accelerated in a sensational fashion to amass 69 runs in her final 28 deliveries.

    TAGS Laura Wolvaardt South Africa ODI World Cup ACA Stadium World Cup Tazmin Brits Marizanne Kapp Sophie Ecclestone South Africa Lauren Bell Linsey Smith Anneke Bosch Sune Luus Nat Sciver Charlie Dean
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