Laura Wolvaardt is a right-handed South African batter who plays in the top order. She was born on April 26, 1999. The swashbuckling protea batter is known for her eye-catching shots, especially the cover drive.

She holds the record for being the youngest South African, male or female, to score a century in international cricket. In May 2017, she was named Women's Newcomer of the Year at CSA's annual awards. She has been a regular face in South Africa's team as she has represented the country in 134 international games so far.