SA Makes CWC25 History: Wolvaardt's 169 & Kapp's 5/20 Crush England by 125 Runs

History. Absolutely incredible history. South Africa’s Proteas have smashed their way into their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final, completely demolishing England by a massive 125 runs in a semi-final for the ages on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Guwahati.

Key Takeaways

First Final Ever: This is the first time any African team, men’s or women’s, has reached a 50-over Cricket World Cup final.
Commanding Victory: South Africa defeated England by a staggering 125 runs to book their spot.
Captain’s Masterclass: Laura Wolvaardt played an unbelievable innings, scoring 169 runs off just 143 balls.
Bowling Demolition: Marizanne Kapp ripped through England’s batting, taking five wickets for only 20 runs (5/20).

A Captain’s Knock for the Ages

Look, you just had to see it to believe it. Captain Laura Wolvaardt delivered one of the greatest innings in World Cup knockout history. She blasted a phenomenal 169 runs from 143 balls, a knock that included an insane 20 fours and four sixes. It was her maiden World Cup century, and what a time to get it. That performance not only set up South Africa’s formidable total of 319 for seven but also rocketed her to the top of the tournament’s batting charts with 470 runs. She didn’t just lead her team; she carried them.

Kapp’s Killer Spell Breaks England’s Back

If Wolvaardt set the fire, Marizanne Kapp poured gasoline on it. England’s chase was over before it even started. Seriously. Kapp delivered a devastating opening spell, taking two wickets in her very first over. England’s top three batters were all dismissed without scoring a single run. At one point, their score was a shocking one for three, and that single run was a wide. You can’t recover from that. Kapp’s final figures of 5 wickets for 20 runs were a testament to her complete and utter dominance.

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Expert Analysis

Cricket experts are calling this one of the most complete performances in a knockout match. The Guardian noted how Wolvaardt completely blew England away, while Forbes highlighted the sheer historical weight of the moment for all of Africa. The strategy was simple but brutal, score big and then apply relentless pressure with the ball. And it worked to perfection.

Social Media Storm

As you can imagine, social media has absolutely erupted. Fans from across the globe are celebrating the Proteas’ monumental achievement. The victory has been trending worldwide, with supporters calling it a win that overcomes years of semi-final heartbreak from 2017 and 2022. It’s more than just a win; it’s a breakthrough.

What Happens Next?

So, the stage is set. South Africa has broken its semi-final curse and is now just one win away from glory. They will face either Australia or India in the grand final on Sunday, November 2. After a performance this powerful and this historic, the entire cricketing world is asking the same question. Can they go all the way and lift the trophy? Let us know what you think!

SA Makes CWC25 History: Wolvaardt’s 169 & Kapp’s 5/20 Crush England by 125 Runs

A Captain’s Knock for the Ages