South Africa exorcised the demons of previous semi-final disappointments on Wednesday, decisively defeating England by a remarkable 125 runs to earn their inaugural spot in the Women's ODI World Cup final. This landmark win was fueled by an extraordinary, record-setting performance from captain Laura Wolvaardt, complemented by a fierce display of seam bowling from all-rounder Marizanne Kapp.

Choosing to bat first, the Proteas amassed an impressive total of 319 for 7, marking their highest score ever in a Women's World Cup. Wolvaardt led the charge with an unforgettable innings, scoring a staggering 169 runs off just 143 deliveries. Her remarkable performance, which included 20 boundaries and four sixes, not only established the record for the highest individual score by a South African in

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