South Africa continued his dreams ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 With a command 150-tlan (DLS) victory Pakistan At the Remadasa Stadium, Colombo on October 21.
The match was repeatedly interrupted by rain, but the proteas hung on as they stormed to their fifth win in a row and climbed to the top of the table. Captain Laura Wolvaardtclassy 90s, Sleep on the bone‘Free 61, and Marizanne KappHis all-round brilliance, 68 off 43 balls and an unbeaten 3/20, swept South Africa to a mammoth 312/9 in just 40 overs. Rain breaks saw Pakistan revise the target twice, from 25 to 262 and from 20 to 234, but the chase never got off the ground. Ayabonga khaka and Ndumiso Shangase Kapp’s fiery spell backed up as Pakistan stumbled to 83/7. With the win, South Africa strengthened their semi-final credentials, while Pakistan’s campaign ended after their fourth loss in the tournament.
Laura Wolvaardt, They are Luus and Marzanne Kapp headlines South Africa’s batting blitz, rain breaks
First under overcast skies, South Africa overcame early setbacks in a rain-hit innings to post a massive 312 in just 40 overs, a public post for depth and batting aggression. Opening Compensation Brits Departed cheaply for a duck, but Wolvaardt and Luus steadied the ship with a 118-run partnership for the second wicket. Wolvaardt’s shots were a MasterClass in control and placement, 90 with 10 fours and two sixes from 82 to two sixes and two sixes of 59, while Luus’ 61 featured sweepers and straight drives.
Their partnership, both in quick succession, laid the foundation before stopping South Africa’s momentum at one point. However, KAPP was in complete control till the end, showing his power hitting ability with six fours and three sixes off 68 balls 68 * * 68 *. Nadine is also a clerkFiery Cameo (41 off 16) pushed the last 300 further as the proteas added 99 runs in 99 off the last five overs. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain the carnage Nashra sandhu (3/45) and Sadia Iqbal (3/63) The only bright spots. Despite heavy breaks and a reworked boundary, South Africa’s fearless approach had to maintain a work-rate of around eight over all, completely dictating the pace of the innings.
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Kapp’s fiery spells shattered Pakistan’s semi-final hopes
Defending a revised target of 234 in 20 overs, Kapp once again directed a spell of ruthless precision that left Pakistan’s top order reeling. The veteran was thoroughly rejected Omaima sohail, sida amin and Alia RiazHe played again without the rain stopping, reducing Pakistan to 35/4. The ability to drive the ball under lights and produce seam movement proved too good for Pakistan’s early batsmen.
After restarting, Xhaka joined the party Muneeba Aliand Shanve is dangerous, including two wickets Natalia Pervaiz (20 out of 24). None of Pakistan’s overs could be settled as a partnership, their highest stand being a modest 20 runs. Sidra NawazAn unbeaten 22 from 33 in 33, Pakistan resisted as they crawled to 83/7 at the end of 20 overs, short of a massive 150 runs under the DLS reckoning.
Kapp’s figures of 3/20 in his 5th year ended his reign by winning the player of the match award. South Africa’s bowlers maintained ruthless discipline, conceding just six boundaries. With five wins in as many games, the HeaTeas confirmed claims of Pakistan’s exit from contention, inconsistency and inability to convert, as they eliminated Pakistan in the semi-finals.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
God’s most beloved children, South Africa. They are separated by two games in Colombo, all four points.
He doesn’t say anything else. 🫣 #Savpak # Cwc25
– Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻💻 (@lav_narayanan) October 21, 2025
South Africa rained to make five in a row! 🔥
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🇵🇰 ✅# Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/wjhup88dwa– thepoppingcreassa (@poppingcreassa) October 21, 2025
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@Proteaswomencsa It’s their first game loss and England’s fifth win in a row. Thoroughly beating Pakistani women today in Sri Lanka today #ICCWOMENSWORLDDCUP2025 Introduction. # Cwc25 🙌👏🙌👏🙌👏
– Jaywant Parbhoo (@jayparbhoo) October 21, 2025
Proteas women are very lucky to escape from Colombo with 2 results and a massive win. Pretty much everyone’s match was washed out there…but 5 wins on this bounce and we’re marching. Next up, a big joint against the Aussies in Indore!# Cwc25
– Mateea (@gontsa_mateea) October 21, 2025
Yessss, we got a win from what looked like a certain washout during the second innings, we bowled them out by 150 runs. The hope of finishing top of the table is still alive, we need to beat the Aussies next and we will finish at the top. Come on…! # Cwc25
– Anant (de clerk’s stan) (@Scixcric) October 21, 2025
Congratulations to the Proteas women
A decent win 😃
Let’s do it against the top 2!
– Gather a friend of peace 🇿🇦 (@kagisodoc) October 21, 2025
Marizanne Kapp is the go-to when it comes to Ladies Ladies.
As a player of the same caliber as Jacques Kallis, if not better for his teams ❤️
– boy (@simphiwe21k) October 21, 2025
FAIR FEAKING PLAY HEREAS. Already qualified, but with no satisfaction. Crushed Pakistan to win the bounce by 5. Their strongest XI is very well in sync with the Asian situation and the way they are starting to go uphill is an extra strong addition to this great team.
– Ahmad Huseyni (@ahmad_pak_) October 21, 2025
A comprehensive masterclass from Marizanne Kapp 👏# woman #cricket #MarizannekApp # Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/ay7gfwvzsl
– WomenCricket.com (@womencrickethq) October 21, 2025
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