South Africa produced a stellar performance to secure a commanding 125-run victory over England in the Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, booking their spot in the final for the first time in history.

After England won the toss and chose to bowl on an overcast day, they hoped to repeat their group stage dominance when South Africa were bowled out for just 69. But captain Laura Wolvaardt had other ideas. The 26-year-old delivered a breathtaking innings, smashing 169 runs off 143 balls, with support from Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp at crucial moments. Wolvaardt’s 20 boundaries and four sixes propelled the Proteas to a commanding 319 runs, leaving England with a daunting chase and no room for error.

England’s response began disastrously. Kapp

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