New Delhi: In the first semi-final of the ICC Womens World Cup 2025 South Africa thrashed England by 125 runs to secure their place in the final. Laura Wolvaardts historic innings and Marizanne Kapps lethal bowling turned the match into a one-sided affair. With this victory South Africa has reached its third consecutive World Cup final. Wolvaardts Explosive Innings Devastates England South African captain Laura Wolvaardt played a captains knock scoring 169 runs off 143 balls. Her innings included 20 fours and 4 sixes. Thanks to Wolvaardts brilliant batting the team posted a massive score of 319/7 in the allotted 50 overs. Tazmin Brits added 45 runs while Marizanne Kapp contributed a quickfire 42 runs off 33 balls. Sophie Ecclestone was the most successful bowler for England taking four wickets. Marizanne Kapps Bowling Brilliance In reply the English team completely collapsed. Marizanne Kapp wreaked havoc with the new ball taking five wickets for just 20 runs in seven overs. She dismantled Englands top order — Amy Jones Heather Knight Tammy Beaumont Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophia Dunkley all fell victim to Kapp. Only Sciver-Brunt (64) and Alice Capsey (50) offered any resistance for England. The entire team was bowled out for just 194 runs in 42.3 overs. South Africa Avenges 2017 and 2022 Defeats Having suffered painful defeats in the semi-finals of 2017 and 2022 the South African team left no stone unturned this time. Every player in the team played their role perfectly. Tears of joy welled up in Marizanne Kapps eyes after the victory — this win was one of the most emotional moments of her career. Now the Focus Is on the World Cup Trophy South Africa is now just one step away from another historic achievement. Looking at Wolvaardts captaincy Kapps form and the teams momentum it wouldnt be wrong to say that this team could be a threat to any opponent in the final. Story Highlights: Laura Wolvaardt played a historic innings of 169 runs off 143 balls. Marizanne Kapp took five wickets for 20 runs in seven overs. England were bowled out for 194 runs in 42.3 overs. South Africa reached their third consecutive ICC final. They avenged their semi-final defeats of 2017 and 2022 in spectacular fashion.