IND vs SA Live Score: South Africa’s high-impact quartet of all-rounders
South Africa 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 DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The Proteas’ success has been driven by their captain Laura Wolvaardt and a formidable quartet of all-rounders who have made significant contributions throughout the tournament.
A new champion will emerge from this final, potentially shifting the power dynamics in women’s cricket. India enters their third World Cup final under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership, seeking to overcome past challenges and secure their first title.
Laura Wolvaardt has emerged as South Africa’s batting powerhouse, leading the tournament’s run-scoring charts with 470 runs in eight matches at an impressive average of 67.14 and a strike rate of 97.31. Her performances include a stunning 169 against England in the semifinal, along with a century and three fifties.
Marizanne Kapp, at 35, continues to be a vital asset for the Proteas, contributing both with bat and ball. She has accumulated 204 runs in seven innings at an average of 34.00 and claimed 12 wickets at an average of 15.33, including a five-wicket haul.
Kapp’s tournament highlights include a match-winning performance against Pakistan, scoring 68 off 43 balls and taking two wickets. In the semifinal, she scored a quick 42 and secured five wickets, becoming the tournament’s all-time leading wicket-taker with 44 wickets.
Nadine de Klerk, 25, has been 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, helping South Africa recover from 142/6 to victory. She has hit 10 sixes in the tournament, joint-highest with Richa Ghosh, and maintains the highest strike rate of 136.69.
Chloe Tryon, 31, has contributed 167 runs in six innings at an average of 33.40 and taken five wickets. Her all-round performance against India, taking three crucial wickets and scoring 49 runs, was instrumental in their group stage victory.
Tryon’s steady 62 against Bangladesh helped South Africa recover from a difficult position and set up victory. She formed crucial partnerships and earned Player of the Match honors for her performance.
Sune Luus has 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 victories.
Tazmin Brits, despite showing excellent form before the tournament, has experienced a dip in performance during the competition. However, her partnership with Wolvaardt has been crucial in providing stable starts for the team.
The Proteas have shown remarkable resilience throughout the tournament, bouncing back from an opening 10-wicket 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-rounders at key moments.
Their comprehensive semifinal victory over England, winning by 125 runs, demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure and showcased the depth of their talented squad. The team now stands on the brink of creating history as they prepare to face India in the final.
