Laura Wolvaardt is a professional South African cricketer and a right-handed batter. She is widely admired for her elegant stroke play, especially her cover drives. Laura Wolvaardt was born on April 26, 1999, in Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa. She is an opening batswoman and is renowned for her elegant batting style. Over the course of her career, she has participated in more than 180 international matches, scoring thousands of runs.
In this blog, we are going to learn about Laura Wolvaardt’s teams, stats, career highlights, net worth, social media, family and more.
Laura Wolvaardt Profile
| Field | Information |
| Full Name | Laura Wolvaardt |
| Birthdate | April 26, 1999 |
| Birthplace | Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Weight | Not publicly listed |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Role | Opening Batter |
| Jersey Number | 14 |
Laura Wolvaardt’s Height And Physical Appearance
Given below are the details of Laura Wolvaardt’s height, weight and physical appearance. Let’s have a look at it:
| Attribute | Details |
| Height | 5 ft 7 |
| Weight | Not publicly available |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown / Dark Brown |
Laura Wolvaardt Family And Education
The father of Laura Wolvaardt is Derik Wolvaardt, and her mother’s name is Jessie Wolvaardt. She grew up in a very supportive family that nurtured her cricketing talent from a very young age. Beyond this, she has kept her family life private. She graduated from Parklands College in Milnerton, Cape Town. There she had completed her studies in medical science.
Laura Wolvaardt Relationships
She has kept her personal life private and away from the spotlight. That is the reason, there is no information available on the internet as of now. Although some sources suggest that she appeared to be single as of now.
Recent Match Performance
| Date | Match | Format | Bat | Ground |
| 16-Sep-2025 | SA Women vs PAK Women | WODI | 4 | Lahore |
| 31-Aug-2025 | Brave vs N S-Chargers | WT20 | 0 | Lord’s |
| 28-Aug-2025 | Brave vs Fire | WT20 | 8 | Southampton |
| 23-Aug-2025 | Brave vs Spirit | WT20 | 56* | Lord’s |
| 20-Aug-2025 | Brave vs Fire | WT20 | 3 | Cardiff |
| 18-Aug-2025 | Brave vs Invincibles | WT20 | 36 | Southampton |
| 16-Aug-2025 | Brave vs Rockets | WT20 | 1 | Nottingham |
| 13-Aug-2025 | Brave vs N S-Chargers | WT20 | 33* | Southampton |
| 10-Aug-2025 | Brave vs Phoenix | WT20 | 28 | Southampton |
| 06-Aug-2025 | Brave vs Originals | WT20 | 42* | Manchester |
Laura Wolvaardt Teams
According to Wikipedia, here are the teams Laura Wolvaardt has represented, along with the ones she currently plays for.. Let’s have a look at the names:
| Team | Years |
| Western Province | 2013 – present |
| South Africa (National) | 2016 – present |
| Brisbane Heat (WBBL) | 2017 – 2019 |
| Adelaide Strikers (WBBL) | 2020 – present |
| Northern Superchargers (The Hundred) | 2021 – 2022 |
| Manchester Originals (The Hundred) | 2023 |
| Southern Brave (The Hundred) | 2025 – present |
| Gujarat Giants (WPL) | 2023 – present |
| Terblanche XI (Women’s T20 Super League) | 2019 |
| Barmy Army (FairBreak Invitational) | 2022 |
Laura Wolvaardt Stats
Given below are the official stats of Laura Wolvaardt in domestic and International cricket. She has played in Women’s 100s, WODIs and WT20Is. Here are the Laura Wolvaardt stats:
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| Women’s 100s | 4 | 8 | 0 | 255 | 122 | 31.87 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 1 |
| WODIs | 108 | 107 | 14 | 4523 | 184* | 48.63 | 8 | 35 | 497 | 11 | 33 |
| WT20Is | 83 | 77 | 17 | 2088 | 102 | 34.8 | 1 | 12 | 242 | 25 | 17 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Women’s 100s | 4 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| WODIs | 108 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| WT20Is | 83 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Laura Wolvaardt T20 Stats
Below are the detailed stats of Laura Wolvaardt in T20 format.
Batting Stats
| Tournament | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| Women’s 100 | 36 | 35 | 8 | 1036 | 90* | 38.37 | 0 | 5 | 128 | 11 | 14 |
| WPL | 13 | 13 | 0 | 342 | 76 | 26.3 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 7 | 5 |
| WBBL | 91 | 85 | 11 | 1825 | 75* | 24.66 | 0 | 8 | 190 | 24 | 28 |
Bowling Stats
| Tournament | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Women’s 100 | 36 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| WPL | 13 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| WBBL | 91 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Performance Highlights of Laura Wolvaardt’s Career
- She became the third woman to score a century in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket.
- Laura has also scored 8 centuries and 35 half-centuries in ODIs with a career-high score of 184 runs. Her average is around 48.66 in professional cricket. Along with that, she also scored a maiden T20I century against Sri Lanka in 2024.
- Laura also holds the record for the youngest South African, male or female, to score any kind of international century.
- Laura was also named as South Africa’s women’s cricketer of the year back in 2020.
- During the 2023-24 season, Laura won five awards at the CSA Annual Awards. This includes Women’s Player of the Year, Women’s ODI Player of the Year and Women’s T20I Player of the Year.
- She was named in the ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year 2024 and ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year 2024.
- Laura Wolvaardt was a triple nominee for the 2024 ICC World, including for Women’s Cricketer of the Year.
- She was the captain of South Africa at the Women’s T20 World Cup finale in 2024.
- When it comes to franchise and League Performances, she has played in major T20 leagues worldwide. This includes the women’s Big Bash League, Women’s Premier League and The Hundred.
- In those leagues, she has won titles with the Adelaide Strikers in the WBBL. She has also had successful stints with the Gujarat Giants in the WPL.
Laura Wolvaardt Net Worth
According to SassaLoans, the estimated net worth of Laura Wolvaardt is estimated to be around 1.7 million South African Rand. This is approximately $90,000–100,000 USD. This wealth comes from her cricketing contracts with South Africa’s national team, franchise leagues such as the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).
Along with the franchise, she also earns money through brand endorsements and sponsorships. As per the sources, her central contract with Cricket South Africa reportedly paid $137,00 annually. On the other hand, her league earnings vary with the WPL salary around $36,000 and WBBL contracts estimated between $35,000 and $65,000 per year.
Social Media Of Laura Wolvaardt
As of now she is present on Instagram, facebook and twitter. And, here are the social media accounts of Laura Wolvaardt. Let’s have a look at it:
| Platform | Handle/Username | Followers |
| @laurawolvaardt | 211K | |
| @LauraWolvaardt | 24.4K | |
| @LauraWolvaardt | 12K |
Frequently Asked Questions
A1. No, Laura Wolvaardt is not a doctor; however, she did complete her medical studies but chose to focus on her cricket career.
A2. Yes, Laura Wolvaardt is active on social media, particularly Instagram where she shares updates about her cricket and personal life.
A3. Laura Wolvaardt attended Parklands College in Milnerton, Cape Town, where she was head girl and excelled academically.
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