Guwahati, Oct 29 (PTI) Having played the most defining knock of her career to ensure South Africa's maiden entry into Women's ODI World Cup final, skipper Laura Wolvaardt found the feeling to be surreal.

Sent into bat, Wolvaardt led from the front with a mesmerizing 169 off 143 balls to power South Africa to 319 for 7 in 50 overs. The Proteas women then had Marizanne Kapp take a five-for as England were bundled out 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 in

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