Laura Wolvaardt Century: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has scored a historic century in the first semi-final against England. He has played the best innings of his ODI career. Due to his innings, England has a target of 320 runs.
ENG W vs SA W Semifinal, Womens WC 2025: South Africa captain Laura Walworth has played a historic innings against England in the first semi-final of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. She was successful in scoring a brilliant century in this match. This big innings came from his bat at a time when his team seemed to be in a difficult situation. While other batsmen were struggling from one end, Laura was hitting fours and sixes from the other end. He accomplished a feat which no South African captain has done till date.
Laura Walvert’s amazing century in the semi-finals
Laura Walvert looked in rhythm from the very first ball in this big semi-final. He completed his century in just 115 balls. Even after that his bat did not stop and he thrashed all the opposition bowlers. He scored an amazing inning of 169 runs in 143 balls, which included 20 fours and 4 sixes. Batting at a strike rate of 118.18, he helped his team post a big total on the board. His innings also made a big record.
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Laura Walvert made a world record by scoring a century
Laura Walworth has also made a big world record by scoring a century against England. She has become the fifth joint batsman to score the most centuries in Women’s ODI. A total of 10 centuries have now been registered in his name and he has equaled England batsman Nat Cyber Brunt. Both together are at number five in this list. At the same time, the batsman who has scored the most centuries is Australia’s Mag Lanning, who has 15 centuries to her name. Smriti Mandhana is at second position with 14 centuries, Suzie Bates is at third position with 13 centuries and Tammy Beaumount is at fourth position with 12 centuries.
South Africa set a huge target for England
South Africa has set a big target for England in the semi-finals. Due to Laura Walvert’s inning of 169 runs, the team has scored 319 runs after losing 7 wickets in 50 overs. Apart from Laura, Tajmin Bits contributed 45 runs, Marijan Kapp 42 and Tryon contributed 33* runs. In such a situation, to make it to the final, England will have to score 320 runs in 50 overs. At the same time, South Africa needs to take 10 wickets. Apart from this, we will have to stop this target by bowling well.
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