Six days ago in Guwahati, Proteas captain Wolvaardt faced the media after her team was thrashed by 69 runs in 10 overs by England.
“We will put this behind us as quickly as possible,” she said. But even she couldn't have predicted what would happen next.
They got themselves back on track with an easy win over New Zealand. After two games against the biggest rivals, one win and one loss, the battle for the top four spots.
Australia and India were expected to be at a higher level, so facing co-hosts South Africa risked having its momentum dampened once again.
Instead, they are convinced that a place in the semi-finals might just prove another step in a brilliant comeback story.
The finest innings of De Klerk's life, as she casually shed the ropes and left India's star-studded team dazed, will rightfully grab the headlines.
It will be her front and center in the opposition's plans ahead of their future match against South Africa.
“It's incredible,” Walvat said. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this in my entire career.
“The inning that Nadine played was very special. I have nothing to say.”
It’s not just the batting that makes it so compelling, it’s the composure and mental toughness.
It all started with Volvat and Tryon refusing to give up on what looked like a lost game – one that had already featured a horrific at-bat failure and could easily have surrendered to another.
Instead, they dug deep and gave their team a chance. De Klerk and Tryon have brought them closer, but even if the latter is sacked it could become a familiar tale of a team's bravery in defeat.
De Klerk, however, remained calm and stayed the course. Forget the chokers, this World Cup's comeback queens are proving their resilience.