Guwahati: South Africa created history in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup yesterday, securing their maiden final berth by registering a massive 125-run victory over four-time champions England in a dominant semi-final performance.The victory was built on two stellar individual performances: an extraordinary captain’s knock from opener Laura Wolvaardt and a ferocious, match-winning bowling display by all-rounder Marizanne Kapp.The South African Innings: Wolvaardt Leads the ChargeAfter being asked to bat first, South Africa piled up a commanding total of 319 for 7—the second-highest total in a Women’s World Cup knockout game. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt was the architect of the innings, smashing a magnificent 169 runs off 143 balls, featuring 20 fours and 4 sixes.Wolvaardt shared a solid 116-run opening stand with Tazmin Brits (45). Although Sophie Ecclestone (4/44) led England’s fightback by claiming key wickets, Wolvaardt found able support from Kapp (42) and, later, Chloe Tryon (33*), ensuring the Proteas crossed the 300-run mark to set a record chase for England in a semi-final.England’s Collapse: Kapp Rips Through the OrderChasing 320, England’s reply got off to a disastrous start. Marizanne Kapp showcased her all-round brilliance, tearing through the top order. England were reeling at 1/3, with Amy Jones, Heather Knight, and Tammy Beaumont all bagging ducks.Despite a fighting 107-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Nat Sciver-Brunt (64) and Alice Capsey (50), the target proved too steep. Kapp returned to remove the dangerous Sciver-Brunt, effectively ending England’s resistance. Kapp finished with historic figures of 5 wickets for just 20 runs, her best-ever spell, sealing South Africa’s comprehensive win as England were bowled out for 194 in 42.3 overs.Player of the Match: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)South Africa now awaits the winner of the second semi-final between India and Australia.