New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Skipper Laura Wolvaardt's imposing century helped South Africa crush four-time champion England by 125 runs Wednesday to reach the final of the Women's Cricket World Cup for the first time.

Wolvaardt hit 169 off 143 balls, the third-highest individual score in the World Cup knockout stages, as South Africa posted its biggest total in tournament history in a dramatic turnaround from its heavy loss to England in the league stage.

The Proteas finished on 319-7 in 50 overs after losing the toss, with Wolvaardt compiling 20 fours and 4 sixes in her 10th ODI century.

Wolvaardt produced the second-highest individual score by a captain in a World Cup match, behind Australian Belinda Clark's 229 not out against Denmark in ...