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South African Captain Laura Wolvaardt Echoes Pat Cummins' Comment Ahead of Women's World Cup Final

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South African captain Laura Wolvaardt has echoed the famous comment made by Australian captain Pat Cummins ahead of the men's World Cup final in November 2023, expressing her team's desire to silence the massive crowd of Indian fans at the DY Patil Stadium in the summit clash. The atmosphere is expected to be similar to the semifinal, where over 35,000 cheered India as they pulled off an upset five-wicket win over Australia.

Key Takeaways:

  • South African captain Laura Wolvaardt has echoed Pat Cummins' comment, saying that her team will look to silence the massive crowd of Indian fans at the DY Patil Stadium.
  • Wolvaardt hopes that her team can take inspiration from the Aussies' clinical show in the men's World Cup final.
  • The pressure on the home team could work in South Africa's favour, according to Wolvaardt, who believes that a sold-out stadium with a sea of blue Indian supporters could put a lot of pressure on India.
  • South Africa and India are level in their head-to-head record at 3-3 in ODI World Cups.
  • The Proteas defeated India by three wickets in a league-stage match at Vizag in the ongoing World Cup.
  • Wolvaardt asserted that her team is not dwelling on past results and will approach the grand finale with a fresh mindset, starting from zero.
  • A World Cup win would be "really special" for the women's game back home in South Africa, according to Wolvaardt, who believes it could inspire a new generation of girls to take up the sport.

Statistics:

  • Over 35,000 cheered India as they pulled off an upset five-wicket win over Australia in the semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium.
  • South Africa and India are level in their head-to-head record at 3-3 in ODI World Cups.
  • The Proteas defeated India by three wickets in a league-stage match at Vizag in the ongoing World Cup.
  • South Africa made 319 for seven before skittling England out for 194 in the semifinal.

Sources:

  • [The Times of India]
  • [ESPN Cricinfo]
  • [ICC Cricket]

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