Women’s World Cup final: Laura Wolvaardt slams her second century of the tournament vs India | Cricket News
South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt slammed a century in the final of the Women’s World Cup against India to keep the Proteas firmly in the driver’s seat at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Wolvaardt took 96 deliveries to reach the milestone in an innings studded with 11 fours and 1 six. The century against the hosts was her second of the tournament and her 11th of her ODI career, building on from that scintillating 169 runs against England in the semifinal. She acted as the hope for South Africa as wickets kept tumbling around her. Earlier, Wolvaardt struck an unbeaten half-century as Shafali Verma’s twin blows reduced South Africa to 150 for five in 30 overs. India set South Africa a victory target of 299. Story continues below this ad Shafali first caught and bowled Sune Luus (25) and then had Marizanne Kapp caught behind to leave SA at 123-4 in 22.1 overs. Deepti Sharma then removed Sinalo Jafta (16) as SA lost half their side in 29.3 overs. Wolvaardt and …

