Women’s World Cup final: South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt breaks record for most runs in ODI WC edition

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has broken the record for most runs scored in a single over in the Women’s ODI World Cup.

Having set a victory target of 299, South Africa got off to a steady start by hitting 52 in 10 overs against India in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup final here on Sunday.

Openers Laura Wolvaardt (25) and Tazmin Brits (23) started the chase cautiously before opening, hitting six fours and a six between them to give South Africa a confident start.
But a sharp direct hit from Amanjot Kaur ended the 51-run run, catching the Englishman below her crease after a quick single try.

Earlier, after being asked to bat, Shafali Verma’s solid 87 laid the foundation of India’s innings, but South Africa recovered to restrict the visitors to 298 for seven.