{"id":68331,"date":"2025-10-30T16:31:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T11:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internews.pk\/eng\/?p=68331"},"modified":"2025-10-30T16:31:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T11:31:56","slug":"laura-wolvaardt-record-breaking-knock-puches-proteas-to-maiden-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=68331","title":{"rendered":"Laura Wolvaardt record-breaking knock puches Proteas to Maiden Final"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa women\u2019s cricket team captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a record-breaking performance to steer her side into the ICC Women\u2019s World Cup final for the first time in history, according to international sports media.<\/p>\n<p>In the first semi-final, South Africa defeated England, with Wolvaardt becoming the first South African captain to guide the women\u2019s team into a World Cup final.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old scored a career-best 169 runs, playing a decisive role in South Africa\u2019s commanding victory and rewriting multiple records along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by her outstanding knock, South Africa posted 319 runs in 50 overs \u2014 their highest total in Women\u2019s World Cup history. 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