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Proteas Women Seek Historic ODI World Cup Final Berth
29 Oct
Summary
- Proteas women's team reach ODI World Cup semi-final
- Marizanne Kapp's all-round performance crucial to team's success
- South Africa determined to avenge past losses against England
The Proteas women's cricket team is on the cusp of making history as they prepare to face England in the semi-final of the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup on October 29th. Led by experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, the South African side is determined to reach their first-ever ODI World Cup final.
Over the past three years, the Proteas women have achieved remarkable success, including two consecutive T20 World Cup finals appearances. Their most significant triumph came in 2024 when they defeated Australia in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup, a feat that is widely regarded as a turning point for South African women's cricket.
Now, the team is focused on rewriting history in the ODI format. Kapp, who has been a vital cog in the Proteas' wheel, believes South Africa owe England a taste of their own medicine after the latter ousted them in the semi-finals of the previous two ODI World Cups. The 35-year-old all-rounder has expressed a deep desire within the team to go all the way and bring the trophy home to South Africa.
Despite a few setbacks in the group stage, where they suffered losses to England and Australia, the Proteas are confident they have learned valuable lessons and are ready to put up a strong performance in the semi-final. Kapp has emphasized that the team's focus is solely on the upcoming match and that they are determined to make their country proud by securing a spot in the final.
