Laura Wolvaardt
414 matches · 7 Feb 2016 to 19 Sept 2026
- Born
- 26 Apr 1999, Milnerton
- Age
- 27 years
- Role
- Batter
- Batting
- Right-handed
Laura Wolvaardt (born 26 April 1999) is a South African cricketer who has played for the national team since 2016. A right-handed opening batter, she has scored 5,695 career runs in women's One Day Internationals (WODIs), the fifth most in history, with an average of 51.30. Wolvaardt has served as the captain of South Africa since 2024, finishing runners-up in the 2024 WT20 and the 2025 WODI world cups.
She plays for Western Province, Adelaide Strikers and Southern Brave. She has previously played for Northern Superchargers, Brisbane Heat and Gujarat Giants.
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Laura Wolvaardt: career summary
Laura Wolvaardt is a batter, born on 26 Apr 1999 in Milnerton. Laura Wolvaardt has played 414 matches on CricInto's records, from 7 Feb 2016 to 19 Sept 2026, for South Africa, Southern Brave, Delhi Capitals, Adelaide Strikers, Gujarat Giants, Manchester Originals, Barmy Army, Northern Superchargers, Velocity and Brisbane Heat.
In ODIs (120 matches, 2016–2026): 5,384 runs in 119 innings at an average of 52.27 and a strike rate of 76.98, with 12 hundreds and 38 fifties (highest score 184*).
In T20Is (105 matches, 2018–2026): 2,984 runs in 99 innings at an average of 39.26 and a strike rate of 123.66, with 4 hundreds and 16 fifties (highest score 126*).
In the Women's Big Bash League (98 matches, 2017–2025): 2,043 runs in 92 innings at an average of 25.86 and a strike rate of 111.03, with 0 hundreds and 10 fifties (highest score 75*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 4 | 8 | 0 | 255 | 122 | 31.88 | 627 | 40.67 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 120 | 119 | 16 | 5384 | 184* | 52.27 | 6994 | 76.98 | 12 | 38 | 616 | 18 | 7 |
| T20I | 105 | 99 | 23 | 2984 | 126* | 39.26 | 2413 | 123.66 | 4 | 16 | 351 | 44 | 5 |
| Women's Big Bash League | 98 | 92 | 13 | 2043 | 75* | 25.86 | 1840 | 111.03 | 0 | 10 | 225 | 23 | 6 |
| The Hundred Women's Competition | 45 | 44 | 9 | 1265 | 90* | 36.14 | 1034 | 122.34 | 0 | 5 | 154 | 12 | 1 |
| Women's Premier League | 23 | 23 | 3 | 659 | 77 | 32.95 | 506 | 130.24 | 0 | 4 | 80 | 15 | 2 |
| FairBreak Invitational Tournament | 13 | 13 | 1 | 308 | 65 | 25.67 | 259 | 118.92 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Women's T20 Challenge | 3 | 3 | 2 | 133 | 65* | 133.00 | 91 | 146.15 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| ODM | 3 | 3 | 1 | 106 | 43* | 53.00 | 145 | 73.10 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2026 | SA vs ZIM T20I | 7 (9) | - |
| 17 Sept 2026 | SA vs ZIM T20I | 2* (2) | - |
| 15 Sept 2026 | SA vs ZIM T20I | 126* (62) | - |
| 13 Sept 2026 | SA vs ZIM T20I | 10 (10) | - |
| 11 Sept 2026 | SA vs ZIM T20I | 6 (7) | - |
| 14 Aug 2026 | SB vs SL The Hundred Women's Competition | 8 (7) | - |
| 10 Aug 2026 | SB vs TR The Hundred Women's Competition | 24 (21) | - |
| 8 Aug 2026 | SB vs MSG The Hundred Women's Competition | 36 (28) | - |
| 3 Aug 2026 | SB vs WF The Hundred Women's Competition | 48 (45) | - |
| 1 Aug 2026 | SB vs LS The Hundred Women's Competition | 13 (17) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Laura Wolvaardt scored in ODIs?
Laura Wolvaardt has scored 5,384 runs in ODIs, at an average of 52.27.
How many runs has Laura Wolvaardt scored in T20Is?
Laura Wolvaardt has scored 2,984 runs in T20Is, at an average of 39.26.
How many runs has Laura Wolvaardt scored in the Women's Big Bash League?
Laura Wolvaardt has scored 2,043 runs in the Women's Big Bash League, at an average of 25.86.
How many hundreds has Laura Wolvaardt scored?
Laura Wolvaardt has scored 12 hundreds in ODIs, 4 hundreds in T20Is and 1 hundred in Tests.
What is Laura Wolvaardt's highest score?
Laura Wolvaardt's highest score is 184*, in ODIs (not out).
How old is Laura Wolvaardt?
Laura Wolvaardt was born on 26 Apr 1999 in Milnerton, and is 27 years old.
Which teams has Laura Wolvaardt played for?
South Africa (2016–2026), Southern Brave (2025–2026), Delhi Capitals (2026), Adelaide Strikers (2020–2025), Gujarat Giants (2023–2025), Manchester Originals (2023–2024), Barmy Army (2022–2023), Northern Superchargers (2021–2022), Velocity (2022) and Brisbane Heat (2017–2019).