Wolvaardt, Kapp power South Africa into final

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a majestic 169 off 143 as the Proteas posted 319-7 in Guwahati. Wolvaardt’s first World Cup century — laden with 20 fours and four sixes — earned her Player of the Match and moved her to the top of the tournament run chart. All-rounder Marizanne Kapp contributed 42 with the bat and then ripped through England with 5-20 as the visitors were bowled out for 194 in 42.3 overs, a 125-run semi-final defeat. Sophie Ecclestone took 4-44 despite a shoulder issue, and a 107-run partnership between Nat Sciver-Brunt (64) and Alice Capsey (50) briefly revived England's chase. The win sends South Africa into their first-ever 50-over Women's World Cup final, where they will face the winner of Australia vs India in the final on Sunday.