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New Delhi: England’s campaign in the ICC 2025 Women’s World Cup semi-final was halted by South Africa. In the match played in Guwahati, South Africa inflicted a crushing 125-run defeat on England. This victory was not only historic for the team but also made memorable by the outstanding performances of Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp.
South African opener Laura Wolvaardt played a magnificent innings in the semi-final, scoring a century. Her innings put the team in a strong position. Her precise timing and shot selection left the English bowlers helpless. Thanks to this brilliant performance, South Africa posted a formidable total, which later proved insurmountable for England.
Chasing a target of 320 runs, England got off to a disastrous start. Marizanne Kapp rocked England in the very first over, taking two crucial wickets. She bowled Amy Jones and Heather Knight – Knight being England’s most successful batter in the tournament. In the second over, Khaka also took a wicket, leaving England reeling at just one run for three wickets.
The 35-year-old Marizanne Kapp made history with the ball in this match. She bowled 7 overs, including 3 maidens, conceding only 20 runs and taking 5 wickets. She dismissed England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Dunkley, and Charlie Dean in quick succession. With this performance, Kapp became the most successful bowler in Women’s World Cup history. She broke the record of India’s Jhulan Goswami, who had 43 wickets. Kapp now has 44 wickets in 30 matches.
Jhulan Goswami had long been the most successful bowler in the Women’s World Cup, but now Kapp has surpassed her. Australia’s Megan Schutt is in third place with 39 wickets. This achievement is especially significant for Kapp because she played her first World Cup match in 2009, and now, 16 years later, she has become the leading wicket-taker on this stage.
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