Just a few days away from witnessing the champion of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Australia has already entered the semi-final, and now South Africa has also sealed a spot in the semi-final. Yesterday, at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, South Africa crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets (via DLS method) and secured their place in the semi-final. South Africa’s captain, Laura Wolvaardt, earned the Player of the Match award for her effective performance against Sri Lanka.
South Africa Dominates Sri Lanka with 10-Wicket Victory
In the 18th match of the tournament between Sri Lanka and South Africa, Sri Lanka batted first and posted 105/7 in 20 overs after the game was reduced by rain. In response, South Africa’s openers Laura Wolvaardt (60*, 47 balls) and Tazmin Brits (55*, 42 balls) chased down the target in just 14.5 overs. Their effortless batting performance showcased South Africa’s dominance.
South Africa’s bowlers, especially Nonkululeko Mlaba and Masabata Klaas, made strong contributions. Mlaba took 3 wickets for 30 runs, and Klaas claimed 2 wickets for 18 runs. Sri Lanka were 46/2 after 12 overs but managed only 59 more runs in the final 8 overs. By taking early wickets before the rain delay, the Proteas gained an advantage. They controlled Sri Lanka’s batters and kept them under pressure.
South Africa’s ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Performance: Consistency and Key Players
South Africa has been one of the most consistent teams in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. They have a great balance between their batting and bowling departments. The Proteas showcased a magnificent comeback in the tournament after losing against England, where they were bowled out for 69 and defeated by 10 wickets.
After the win against Sri Lanka, they marked their fourth consecutive victory in the tournament. Their consistency also led them to wins against strong teams like India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. The use of smart strategies in batting and bowling helped them build a solid foundation in the tournament. Batters like Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits executed their roles confidently throughout the tournament. In the bowling department, they took early or mid-innings wickets to prevent high scoring, with key contributions from Nonkululeko Mlaba and Masabata Klaas.
South Africa Eye Semi-Final Triumph with Strong Momentum
South Africa’s performance sends a strong message for the upcoming matches in the tournament. After defeating Sri Lanka, they entered the semi-final. It was an outstanding display of dedication from the team, showcasing a blend of explosive batting, disciplined bowling, and mental resilience. South Africa will aim to maintain this consistency in the upcoming matches.