South African captain Laura Wolvaardt gave a breathtaking performance ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi Final vs Englandleaving the fans cheering wildly, smashing the surprising century. His composed and classy innings played a key role in South Africa’s competitive total and the high-pressure knock-out match at Batsapara Stadium, Guwahati.
Laura Wolverardt’s Masterclass in Guwahati
Wolvaardt upset her maiden Women’s World Cup century, leading South Africa with grit and precision. He reached a magnificent hundred despite England’s ferocious bowling attack, including the likes Sophie Ecclestone who claimed four wickets. Wolvaardt’s innings of 100+ runs, 116 runs with his opening partner Tazmin Brits in compensation, set the stage for a thrilling contest, leaving South Africa in a strong position.
Her innings (169 off 143) with 13 fifties in 23 overs saw her tie the record of joint-50th in women’s cup history with Indian Batting legend Mithali Raj. Wolvaardt completed the 5,000-woman Odi run to become the first South African and only the sixth woman in the world to achieve the feat.
Fan reaction: A standing ovation for Laura Wolvaardt
Fans took to social media to praise Wolvaardt’s batting brilliance. A post summed up the widespread admiration, “I’m clapping on my feet” Respect that it reflects the excitement and respects the beat. He was captivated by his patience, strokeplay and ability to manage his team under great pressure, both in the stadium and in his worldwide following.
Kapp’s 42 off 33 runs alongside Marizanne Kapp, who was effective to send South Africa to a mammoth total of 319/7, along with the steady hand of Wolvaardt, who provided crucial support despite early wickets and England’s Management efforts, ensured that eceas stayed in the contest after the fall of key wickets.
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100 * up for Skipper Laura Wolvaardt # Cwc25 Half against England @Proteaswomencsa
– member (@habisomosia) October 29, 2025
World Cup Face for Laura Wolvaardt🚨
He hit a terrific ton against England in the semi-final. The leading proteas captain from the front. 🇿🇦# WOMENSWORLDDCUP2025 pic.twitter.com/4yymrd5i7v
– Donuzh Chauhan (@imchauhan28) October 29, 2025
Laura Wolvaardt revealed only the biggest world cup semi-final shots … # WOMENSWORLDDCUP2025
— Michael Vaughan (@michaelvolaughan) October 29, 2025
Laura Wolvaardt take a bow 🔥😮💨 I’m clapping on my feet, massive 100 #Proteas # Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/xvqpy8gljx
– Thabang (@thabang_304) October 29, 2025
One hundred for Captain Laura Wolvaardt. 💯
Laura Wolvaardt scored a stunning hundred against England in the senior semi-final at the Women’s World Cup
– What a striking face by Captain Laura.#Lahawolvaardt # Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/gd4ingha02
– Jitendra Kumar (@Jitendra60203698) October 29, 2025
Brilliant century for Laura Wolvaardt. But he must be equally disappointed with the wickets falling at the other end. This is the first World Cup century (12 fifties to date).#Saving
– Samraat Maharjan (@maharjansamraat) October 29, 2025
Laura Wolvaardt has 5000 ODIs and 10 ODI centuries. How far to go to these stages …. # Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/atgxi6yybz
– Four6out (@four32out) October 29, 2025
A Wolvaardt century was enjoyed by the person. SeeNF Capt. Lauran Seinf Lauran Seinf Lauran Seinf Lauran Seinf Lauran is the rock of this crew, what a journey it is. Cheers from the media box, fans watching. It should be all. #Engvsa # Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/g2nnjldrxr
– Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻💻 (@lav_narayanan) October 29, 2025
On the biggest stage of the game for Laura Wolvaardt. Top 100 in Women’s WC.
What a player what a shot. ❤ pic.twitter.com/bkb7y9x3yw
– Suheem (@Suheem) October 29, 2025
Leading from the front! 💥
A century of a century from Laura Wolvaardt! First of all # Cwc25and when to deliver it when! 🤩✨️
Contains, high class and command from skyper. 🇿🇦# Visible # Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/x7tvt0rdzz
– Proteas Women (@proteaswomencsa) October 29, 2025
This is such an important innings for captain Laura Wolvaardt in a century, the 10th of her career# Cwc25 #Engwvsaw @Proteaswomencsa
– Abhinay thakur🍃🌠 (@bunded_bowler) October 29, 2025
Captain my captain 😤😤🫡. 100 for Laura Wolvaardt # Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/lvdyzapicl
– Prince Zuko (@kortezzee) October 29, 2025
Laura wolvaardt vs. percent ratios # Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/nldlnrm4jl
– Rajiv Koutilya (@koutilarajiv) October 29, 2025
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