South Africa Beats England in Thrilling Women's Cricket World Cup Match

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In a captivating match played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, South Africa outplayed England to reach the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup final. Laura Wolvaardt produced an remarkable innings, striking 24 boundaries in a brilliant 169 at the top of the order, while Marizanne Kapp made history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women's Cricket World Cup history with career-best figures of 5/20. England's Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey both made half-centuries, but South Africa's strong batting performance and Kapp's exceptional bowling ultimately led to a convincing 125-run victory.

Key Takeaways:

  • Laura Wolvaardt scored a career-best 169 runs, striking 24 boundaries in a brilliant innings.
  • Marizanne Kapp became the highest wicket-taker in Women's Cricket World Cup history with career-best figures of 5/20, surpassing Jhulan Goswami's tally of 43.
  • South Africa's total of 319/7 in 50 overs was built on a strong first hour, with Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits starting the innings with successive boundaries.
  • England's Linsey Smith was unable to add to her seven wickets, as Wolvaardt and Brits played fluently.
  • Wolvaardt reached 50 in just 52 balls, laying the foundations at the top of the order.
  • Kapp stemmed the flow of wickets with five boundaries, including one six, in a 33-ball 42.
  • England's Sophie Ecclestone was a doubt to play due to a shoulder injury but impressed, taking 4/44.
  • Kapp returned to the attack and produced a brilliant delivery to turn Nat Sciver-Brunt inside out.

Statistics:

  • South Africa's total: 319/7 in 50 overs
  • England's total: 194/10 in 42.3 overs
  • Laura Wolvaardt's innings: 169 runs, striking 24 boundaries in a brilliant innings.
  • Marizanne Kapp's bowling figures: 5/20
  • Jhulan Goswami's record: 43 wickets in Women's Cricket World Cup history

Sources:

  • Olympics.com, International Olympic Committee (IOC)
  • ENG-W vs SA-W, Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, brief scores
  • Original source: By Olympics.com, International Olympic Committee (IOC), October 29, 2025 16:08 GMT+0