England suffered a semi-final exit at the Women’s Cricket World Cup after Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp helped South Africa to a 125-run victory in Guwahati.
Wolvaardt smashed 169 from 143 deliveries, the highest-ever score from a South African at a Women’s World Cup, to help the Proteas – who lost the toss – recover from 202-6 to post a commanding 319-7 from their 50 overs.
Kapp added a quickfire 42 before making the dream start with the ball, removing Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones in a double-wicket maiden, as England slumped to 1-3 after just seven balls of their chase.
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England lost three quick wickets in an early batting collapse against South Africa in their World Cup semi-final
Nat Sciver-Brunt (64) led the fightback and put on a 107-run stand with Alice Capsey (50), who fell immediately after completing her half-century, but Kapp returned to remove England’s captain and spark another flurry of wickets.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (34) and Linsey Smith (27) offered late cameos ahead of England being eventually dismissed for 194 in the 43rd over, as South Africa progressed to a meeting against either Australia or India in Sunday’s final.
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What’s next?
The other Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final takes place on Thursday, with Australia facing co-hosts India in Navi Mumbai (live on Sky Sports Cricket from 9am, first ball at 9.30am).
The winner then faces South Africa in Sunday’s final, live on Sky Sports Cricket from 9am (first ball 9.30am). Stream cricket, football, golf and more contract-free with NOW.
