Women’s World Cup: Very special day and I'm so glad we won in the end, says Wolvaardt

IANS | October 29, 2025 10:51 PM

Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said her record-breaking century in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal win over England was very special, as her childhood dream got fulfilled. Laura’s masterful 169 off 143 balls – her tenth ODI ton laced with 20 fours and four sixes - powered South Africa to a commanding 125-run win over England at the ACA Stadium, and booked a place in their first-ever 50-over World Cup final.

Women’s World Cup: Wolvaardt’s ton, Kapp’s fifer power South Africa to victory over England, into final (ld)

IANS | October 29, 2025 10:29 PM

Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) After starting their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup by being bowled out for 69 against England at the ACA Stadium, South Africa turned the tables on the same opposition in emphatic fashion by storming into the title clash with a 125-run win in the first semifinal on Wednesday.

Women’s World Cup: Wolvaardt’s ton, Kapp’s fifer power South Africa into final

IANS | October 29, 2025 10:11 PM

Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) After starting their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup by being bowled out for 69 by England at the ACA Stadium, South Africa turned the tables on the same opposition in emphatic fashion by storming into the title clash with a 125-run win in the first semifinal on Wednesday.

Rishabh Pant’s return to competitive cricket in focus as India A take on South Africa A

IANS | October 29, 2025 9:24 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) A dash of flamboyance and fearlessness will be added to the hectic cricketing schedule when wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant marks his return to competitive cricket when he leads India A against South Africa A in the first four-day fixture at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, starting here on Thursday.

Women's World Cup: It’s not something new for me, I have played semis before, says Shafali ahead of Australia clash

IANS | October 29, 2025 8:46 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Shafali Verma believes her unexpected call-up to India’s World Cup squad for the semifinal against Australia was destined by fate. The explosive opener, who wasn’t even part of the official reserves, was drafted in as Pratika Rawal’s replacement after the young all-rounder suffered a hairline ankle fracture during India’s final group-stage match against Bangladesh.

Women's World Cup: Unbeaten Australia eye final berth against in-form India amid weather concern

IANS | October 29, 2025 8:03 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) A coveted spot in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup is on the line as India take on defending champions Australia in the second semifinal at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. The winner will face either England or South Africa, who clash in the first semifinal on Wednesday, with the final scheduled for Sunday (November 2).

Women’s World Cup: Laura Wolvaardt’s magnificent 169 powers South Africa to 319/7 v England in semis

IANS | October 29, 2025 7:06 PM

Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt produced one of the great innings in the history of Women’s ODI World Cup by smashing a magnificent 169 off 143 balls to power her side to a massive 319/7 in the first semifinal against England at the ACA Stadium here on Wednesday.

Women’s World Cup: South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt equals Mithali Raj’s record for most 50+ scores

IANS | October 29, 2025 5:59 PM

Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt added yet another feather to her already illustrious cap as she equalled former India captain Mithali Raj’s record of scoring the most 50+ totals at the Women’s World Cup.

Rain washes out first India-Australia T20I in Canberra

IANS | October 29, 2025 5:04 PM

Canberra, Oct 29 (IANS) Rain had the final say at the Manuka Oval in the Australian Capital Territory of Canberra, forcing the first T20I between India and Australia to be called off after persistent showers interrupted play twice on Wednesday. India had a promising outing with the bat before the weather intervened, racing to 97 for 1 in 9.4 overs when the match was abandoned.

Women’s WC: Shafali can't afford to think about pressure, she's to go with mindset of making a difference: Ian Bishop

IANS | October 29, 2025 4:57 PM

Navi Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Former West Indies’ fast bowler Ian Bishop has urged Shafali Varma to seize an unexpected opportunity and make a decisive impact for India in their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final against Australia, to be played at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.

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Women’s World Cup: Very special day and I'm so glad we won in the end, says Wolvaardt

Women’s World Cup: Wolvaardt’s ton, Kapp’s fifer power South Africa to victory over England, into final (ld)

Women’s World Cup: Wolvaardt’s ton, Kapp’s fifer power South Africa into final

Rishabh Pant’s return to competitive cricket in focus as India A take on South Africa A

Women's World Cup: It’s not something new for me, I have played semis before, says Shafali ahead of Australia clash

Women's World Cup: Unbeaten Australia eye final berth against in-form India amid weather concern

Women’s World Cup: Laura Wolvaardt’s magnificent 169 powers South Africa to 319/7 v England in semis

Women’s World Cup: South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt equals Mithali Raj’s record for most 50+ scores

Rain washes out first India-Australia T20I in Canberra

Women’s WC: Shafali can't afford to think about pressure, she's to go with mindset of making a difference: Ian Bishop

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