South African captain Laura Wolvaardt has become one of the most consistent and stylish batters in women’s cricket. Known for her elegant stroke play and calm temperament, she continues to shine across formats — from classical Test innings to match-winning knocks in ODIs and T20 leagues like WPL, WBBL, and The Hundred.
In 2025, Wolvaardt added another feather to her cap by scoring two back-to-back centuries in the ICC Women’s World Cup knockout stage — a record-breaking 169 against England in the semi-final and a valiant 101 against India in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. Let’s look at her century records across all formats — Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and Domestic T20s.
Latest Highlight (2025 ICC Women’s World Cup Final)
On November 2, 2025, during the ICC Women’s World Cup Final vs India Women at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Laura Wolvaardt scored a brilliant 101 off 98 balls with 11 fours and 1 six. Although South Africa fell short in the chase of 299, Wolvaardt’s century showcased her leadership, timing, and temperament under immense pressure — ending the tournament as one of its standout performers.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Laura Wolvaardt |
| Born | 26 April 1999, Milnerton, Cape Town |
| Age (as of 2025) | 26 years |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Role | Opening Batter & Captain |
| International Span | 2016 – Present |
| Teams | South Africa Women, Gujarat Giants (WPL), Adelaide Strikers (WBBL), Manchester Originals (The Hundred), Western Province, etc. |
Laura Wolvaardt Centuries in All Formats (Updated till Nov 2025)
| Format | Matches | Centuries | Highest Score | Notable Century Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 4 | 1 | 122 | June 2024 vs India (Chennai) |
| ODI | 119 | 11 | 184* | 2024–2025 (WWC 2025 Final vs India) |
| T20I | 83 | 1 | 102 | March 2024 vs Sri Lanka (Benoni) |
| Domestic T20s | 226 | 1 | 102 | March 2024 (WPL Season) |
| Total | 432 | 14 | — | — |
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1. Laura Wolvaardt Test Centuries
Wolvaardt made her Test debut in 2022 and quickly showcased her ability to play long innings in the traditional format. Her most iconic Test moment came in June 2024, when she scored a magnificent 122 against India Women in Chennai, becoming one of the few women to score centuries across all three formats.
Test Century List
| Year | Runs | Balls | 4s | Opponent | Venue | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 122 | 314 | 16 | India Women | Chennai | Drawn |
Total Test Centuries: 1
Test Career (2022–2025): 4 Matches, 255 Runs, Avg 31.87
2. Laura Wolvaardt ODI Centuries (Updated till Nov 2025)
ODIs remain Wolvaardt’s strongest format — she is the backbone of South Africa Women’s batting lineup. Since her debut in 2016, she has scored 11 ODI centuries, maintaining an outstanding average of 50+ and proving to be one of the most reliable openers in the women’s game.
Her highest ODI score (184*) came against Sri Lanka Women in April 2024, followed by three major centuries in 2025 — 135* vs India (Bengaluru), 169 vs England (WWC Semi-Final), and 101 vs India (WWC Final, Mumbai).
ODI Century List
| No. | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105 | 125 | 14 | 0 | Ireland Women | Dublin | 2016 |
| 2 | 149 | 149 | 17 | 0 | Ireland Women | Potchefstroom | 2017 |
| 3 | 117 | 123 | 11 | 1 | West Indies Women | Johannesburg | 2022 |
| 4 | 124* | 141 | 15 | 0 | New Zealand Women | Pietermaritzburg | 2023 |
| 5 | 126 | 134 | 13 | 1 | Bangladesh Women | Benoni | 2023 |
| 6 | 184* | 147 | 23 | 4 | Sri Lanka Women | Potchefstroom | 2024 |
| 7 | 135* | 135 | 12 | 3 | India Women | Bengaluru | 2024 |
| 8 | 100 | 129 | 10 | 0 | Pakistan Women | Lahore | 2025 |
| 9 | 101* | 116 | 12 | 0 | England Women | Guwahati | 2025 |
| 10 | 169 | 143 | 9 | 0 | England Women (WWC SF) | Guwahati | 2025 |
| 11 | 101 | 98 | 11 | 1 | India Women (WWC Final) | DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai | 2025 |
Total ODI Centuries: 11
ODI Career (2016–2025): 119 Matches, 5250+ Runs, Avg 50.30, SR 74.10
3. Laura Wolvaardt T20 International Century
In the shortest format, Wolvaardt’s elegance has translated into effective stroke play at the top of the order. She became one of the few women to score centuries in all formats when she smashed 102 off 63 balls against Sri Lanka Women in Benoni (2024).
T20I Century List
| Year | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102 | 63 | 12 | 3 | Sri Lanka Women | Benoni |
Total T20I Centuries: 1
T20I Career (2016–2025): 83 Matches, 2088 Runs, Avg 34.80, SR 115.10
4. Laura Wolvaardt Domestic & Franchise T20 Centuries
Wolvaardt has been a marquee player in the WBBL (Australia), The Hundred (England), and WPL (India). Her performances have made her one of the most valuable T20 franchise players worldwide.
Her standout domestic T20 century came for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred 2022, when she scored 90 (49)* at a strike rate above 180. Though technically not a 100, she has also registered multiple 90+ scores in franchise cricket.
Best Domestic T20 Performances
| Year | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Opponent | Tournament | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90* | 49 | 13 | 2 | Originals | The Hundred | Leeds |
| 2024 | 76 | 45 | 13 | 0 | RCB Women | WPL | Delhi |
| 2024 | 78* | 52 | 11 | 0 | Brave | The Hundred | Southampton |
Domestic T20 Career (2016–2025): 226 Matches, 5424 Runs, Avg 30.99, SR 116.19
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Records & Achievements
- Youngest South African (male or female) to score an international century (at 17 years).
- Only third woman to score 100s in all formats of the game (Tests, ODIs, T20Is).
- Captain of South Africa Women across all formats since 2023.
- Leading run-scorer for South Africa in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 (470+ runs including two centuries).
- Known for her trademark cover drive and consistency in pressure situations.
Laura Wolvaardt’s cricketing journey from a teenage prodigy to South Africa’s all-format captain is truly inspirational. Her ability to adapt across formats and conditions while maintaining elegance makes her one of modern cricket’s most complete batters.
With 14 centuries and over 10,000 career runs across formats and leagues, Wolvaardt continues to redefine South Africa’s dominance in women’s cricket — and her story is far from over.
