From 69 All Out to 319/7: Proteas’ Stunning Turnaround

In a stunning reversal of fortunes, South Africa, who were bowled out for 69 by England just weeks ago, piled on 319 for seven in the World Cup semi-final to claim a 125-run victory. The win earns them a historic first-ever spot in the 50-over final.
The revenge narrative was fueled by a breathtaking innings from captain Laura Wolvaardt. She scored 169, transforming her knock from a steady century into a brutal assault, adding 69 runs in just 28 balls at the end.
Her power-hitting, which included four sixes, demolished England’s death-bowling plans. This came after Sophie Ecclestone’s four-wicket haul had given England a strong foothold in the match, restricting the Proteas to 202 for six at one point.
In reply, England’s chase was a mirror image of South Africa’s previous collapse. They slumped to one for three, with their top three batters all dismissed for ducks, as Marizanne Kapp delivered a fiery opening spell.
Kapp finished with five for 20, becoming the all-time leading World Cup wicket-taker in the process. She clinically dismantled England’s lineup, bowling them out for 194 to seal a sweet and historic victory.