South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt described her flamboyant 169 as "unreal", a performance that came straight out of a kid's dream to score a ton in the showpiece tournament following their Women's World Cup semi-final 125-run win over England at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was "hugely disappointed" after their heartbreaking defeat in the Women's World Cup semi-final against South Africa, and admitted that her side wasn't at its best when it needed to be at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Having lost to England in the semifinals of the 2017 and 2022 editions of the 50-over WC, skipper Wolvaardt (169 in 143 balls, with 20 fours and four sixes) and an all-round Kapp (42 and 5/20) helped Proteas reach their first-ever World Cup final and their third successive title clash after
Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has predicted the teams she expects to win the semi-finals at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and pinpointed the player that must dominate for each side
India's vice-captain and opener Smriti Mandhana maintained her position at the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batter Rankings following her stellar performances against New Zealand Women and Bangladesh Women, reaching a career-best rating.
With this win, SA stands at the top with five wins and a loss, giving them 10 points. Having lost four and two matches ending in a no result, Pakistan is at the bottom with just two points with their hopes absolutely shattered.
An all-round show from Chloe Tryon and knocks from Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk helped South Africa to a victory against Bangladesh by three wickets, as the all-round trio lifted their side to a win from a poor position of 78/5 while chasing down 233 runs.
With the Women's World Cup returning to India and Sri Lanka, several long-standing records are on the line as some of the finest batters and bowlers in the game eye history, as per ICC.
With the third ODI set to take place on Tuesday, the Proteas have the series in hand by 2-0. Those results were powered by outstanding batting displays, including centuries from Tazmin Brits (twice), skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp.
Batting masterclass from Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits helped South Africa to clinch the 1st ODI against Pakistan in Lahore by eight wickets, as per the official website of ICC.
Former South Africa skipper Dane van Niekerk has decided to make a return to international cricket. She has been included in the 20-member squad that will participate in the home cap for the preparations of the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup later this year.
Marizanne Kapp returns to the Proteas side after being rested for the recent tri-nation series in Sri Lanka as South Africa prepare to tour the West Indies for three ODIs and as many T20Is from 11 - 23 June.