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Skipper Laura Wolvaardt described her feelings as surreal after playing the most defining knock of her career, ensuring South Africa’s first entry into the Women’s ODI World Cup final.

Sent in to bat, Wolvaardt led from the front with a stunning 169 off 143 balls, guiding South Africa to 319 for 7 in 50 overs. The Proteas women then saw Marizanne Kapp take five wickets as England were dismissed for 194.

“It still feels a bit unreal. I think that’s sort of the thing that you dream about as a kid is scoring 100 in a World Cup, knockout game as well. Very special day and I’m so glad we won in the end. We knew the start would be crucial," Wolvaardt said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

“Very special. Everyone is really excited. Having lost to this opposition

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