South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said her record-breaking century in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final win over England was very special, as her childhood dream got fulfilled. 

Laura’s masterful 169 off 143 balls — her 10th 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. “It still feels a bit unreal. That’s sort of the thing that you dream about as a kid, scoring 100 in a World Cup, knockout game as well. Very special day and I’m so glad we won in the end,” she said.