"Replying to India's 298-7, Wolvaardt led from the off and totalled 101 off 98 when she was eventually caught in the deep off the bowling off Deepti Sharma, who finished with 5-39. The support was not there for Wolvaardt, unlike that enjoyed throughout a team effort with the bat by India, as South Africa regularly lost wickets at the other end before being bowled out for 246 in the 46th over."
"Wolvaardt's heroic effort added to the century she scored in the semifinal win against England on Thursday. She is only the second player to achieve the feat of the back-to-back centuries at this stage of the competition after Alyssa Healy did so in Australia's victorious run in the 2022 edition. Neither team has lifted the trophy; indeed, this was South Africa's first final."
India's women defeated South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai to win the 2025 Cricket World Cup, claiming the title for the first time. India posted 298-7 after a rain delay, the second-highest total in a women's World Cup final. India reached 151-1 at the halfway stage and were expected to surpass 300. South Africa were bowled out for 246 in the 46th over as wickets fell regularly. Laura Wolvaardt scored 101 off 98 but received limited support. Deepti Sharma took 5-39 to seal the victory. Smriti Mandhana finished the tournament with 434 runs.
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