### South Africa's Historic Women's World Cup Final: Wolvaardt Shines with a Century Against India In a thrilling Women's World Cup final held on November 2, 2025, South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt delivered an outstanding performance, scoring her second century of the tournament against India. This remarkable achievement not only marked her 11th ODI century but also solidified her status as the highest run-scorer in a single edition of the Women's World Cup, following her scintillating 169 runs against England in the semifinal [https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/womens-world-cup-final-laura-wolvaardt-century-100-india-vs-sa-10342325][https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3681858-india-faces-south-africa-in-womens-world-cup-final-showdown]. ### Structure of the Summary 1. **Match Overview** - South Africa faced India in the Women's World Cup final. - Wolvaardt opted to bowl first after winning the toss [https://english.metrovaartha.com/sports/cricket/south-africa-opt-to-bowl-against-india-in-womens-world-cup-final]. 2. **Wolvaardt's Performance** - Scored a century, her second of the tournament. - Became the highest run-getter in a single edition of the Women's World Cup [https://www.thehawk.in/news/sports/south-africas-wolvaardt-becomes-highest-run-getter-in-single-edition-of-womens-world-cup]. 3. **Historical Context** - This final marked South Africa's first-ever appearance in a Women's World Cup final. - The team had previously defeated England by 125 runs in the semifinal, with Wolvaardt's 169 being a standout performance [https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/wolvaardts-epic-169-lifts-sa-to-record-wc-semis-total/20251029.htm][https://www.forbes.com/sites/sindiswamabunda/2025/10/29/history-made-south-africa-become-first-african-team-to-reach-icc-womens-cricket-world-cup-final]. ### Supporting Evidence and Data - **Wolvaardt's Achievements:** - Second century in the tournament: 100 runs against India. - Previous century: 169 runs against England in the semifinal. - Highest run-scorer in a single Women's World Cup edition [https://www.thehawk.in/news/sports/south-africas-wolvaardt-becomes-highest-run-getter-in-single-edition-of-womens-world-cup]. - **Match Statistics:** - South Africa's performance in the semifinal: 319 runs for 7 wickets. - England's response: Bowled out for 194 runs [https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/south-africa-england-womens-world-cup-semi-final-laura-wolvaardt-marizanne-kapp-result-13946239.html]. ### Conclusion **Laura Wolvaardt's exceptional performance in the Women's World Cup final against India not only showcased her talent but also marked a significant milestone for South African women's cricket.** 1. Wolvaardt's century against India further established her as a key player in the tournament. 2. Her previous performance against England set the stage for South Africa's historic run in the World Cup. 3. This final represents a pivotal moment in women's cricket, highlighting the growth and competitiveness of the sport on a global scale [https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/3681858-india-faces-south-africa-in-womens-world-cup-final-showdown][https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/wolvaardts-epic-169-lifts-sa-to-record-wc-semis-total/20251029.htm].