IND vs SA Live Score: South Africa’s quartet of high-impact all-rounders
The South African women’s cricket team is set to make history as they prepare for their first ever ICC Women’s World Cup final against India at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Behind the success of the Proteas is their captain Laura Wolvaardt and an impressive quartet of all-rounders who contributed significantly throughout the tournament.
A new champion will emerge from this final, potentially shifting the power dynamic in women’s cricket. India enter their third World Cup final under Harmanpreet Kaur, looking to overcome past challenges and secure their maiden title.
Laura Wolvaardt emerged as a batting powerhouse for South Africa, leading the tournament’s scoring charts with 470 runs in eight matches at an impressive average of 67.14 and a strike rate of 97.31. Her feats include a stunning 169 against England in the semi-final, along with a century and three fifties.
Marizanne Kapp, at 35, continues to be a vital asset to the Proteas, contributing with both bat and ball. She amassed 204 runs in seven innings at an average of 34.00 and took 12 wickets at an average of 15.33, including five wickets.
Kapp’s tournament highlights include a match-winning innings against Pakistan, scoring 68 off 43 balls and taking two wickets. In the semi-finals, she scored a quick 42 wickets and claimed five wickets, making her the tournament’s all-time leading wicket-taker with 44 wickets.
Nadine de Klerk, 25, was exceptional as an impact player, scoring 190 runs in six innings at an average of 63.33 and taking eight wickets. Her most notable performance came against India where she scored an unbeaten 84 off 54 balls while chasing 252.
De Klerk’s innings included eight fours and five sixes to help South Africa recover from 142/6 to win. She hit 10 sixes in the tournament, joint-highest with Richa Ghosh, and maintains the highest strike rate of 136.69.
Chloe Tryon, 31, contributed 167 runs in six innings at an average of 33.40 and took five wickets. Her all-round performance against India, where she took three crucial wickets and scored 49 runs, contributed to their victory in the group stage.
Tryon’s unbeaten 62 against Bangladesh helped South Africa recover from a difficult position to secure victory. She forged key partnerships and won the Player of the Match award for her performance.
Sune Luus made valuable contributions with the bat, scoring 158 runs in six innings at an average of 31.60, including two fifties. Her unbeaten 83 against New Zealand and aggressive 61 against Pakistan were crucial in setting up the win.
Tazmin Brits, despite showing excellent form before the tournament, experienced a dip in performance during the competition. However, her partnership with Wolvaardt was crucial in ensuring the team’s stable starts.
The Proteas showed remarkable resilience during the tournament, bouncing back from a 10-wicket opening loss to England to reach their first World Cup final. Their journey has been marked by consistent team performances and crucial contributions from their all-round talents at key moments.
Their comprehensive semi-final victory over England, winning by 125 runs, demonstrated their ability to play under pressure and showcased the depth of their talented squad. The team is now on the verge of making history as they prepare to take on India in the final.
