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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Edward Elliot

England knocked out of World Cup as supreme South Africa power into final

Marizanne Kapp of South Africa celebrates with teammates Laura Wolvaardt and Sinalo Jafta after taking the wicket of Charlie Dean of England during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup India 2025 semi-final match on 29 October 2025 in Guwahati, India. (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) - (Getty Images)

England’s opening three batters were dismissed for ducks as dreams of Women’s Cricket World Cup glory were crushed by a 125-run semi-final hammering at the hands of South Africa.

Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a masterclass to put her side on course for victory in Guwahati, smashing 169 off 143 balls, including 20 fours and four sixes, in a total of 319 for seven.

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