NEW DELHI :South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt smashed an epic 169 to lead her side into the final of the Women's World Cup hammering England by 125 runs in the first semi-final on Wednesday.

Put into bat, South Africa racked up 319-7 riding Wolvaardt's sensational 143-ball knock, which was studded with 20 fours and four sixes in the eastern Indian city of Guwahati.

When they returned to defend, seamer Marizanne Kapp (5-20) wrecked England, who were bundled out for 194 in 42.3 overs.

England had history on their side having beaten South Africa in a group match at this year's tournament and knocked them out in the 2017 and 2022 semi-finals of the 50-overs showpiece.

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