Guwahati, Oct. 29 -- In a night of poetry and fire, Laura Wolvaardt's regal 169 gleamed like sunlight on steel while Marizanne Kapp's fiery spell tore through England's spirit, as the duo together didn't just win a semifinal but rewrote South Africa's cricketing destiny.
Skipper Wolvaardt produced a masterclass with the bat, scoring a majestic 169 off 143 balls, studded with 20 fours and four sixes, to power South Africa to an imposing 319 for seven in 50 overs.
Wolvaardt composed partnerships with Tazmin Brits (45) and Marizanne Kapp (42), providing the platform for a total that proved well beyond England's reach. Sophie Ecclestone (4/44) was the only England bowler to make an impact.
England's chase never took off as Kapp unleashed a f...