South Africa will have to overcome their biggest weakness, spin, when they take on defending champions England in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. The Proteas, who reached the knockouts after a tough campaign, have struggled against the best spin, being bowled out for 69 and 97 in two defeats in the league stage.
England Women vs South Africa Women Playing 11 Prediction:
England Women: Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nate Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lynsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
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South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annery Derksen, Marijanne Kapp, Karabo Maceo (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
South Africa’s tough challenge Captain Laura Wolvaardt has been the best performer with 301 runs, but inconsistent support from Tazmin Britts, Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp continues to trouble the South African top order. Their middle order has also failed to capitalize on pressure.
The Proteas’ hopes rest on their ability to counter England’s top-class spin unit on the slow pitch in Guwahati. England eyeing spin trio Led by captain Heather Knight and star all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, the team will once again rely on their lethal spin trio – Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean and Lynsey Smith – to exploit South Africa’s weakness against spin.
With rain predicted and a place in the final confirmed, both teams’ patience and adaptability will be tested. England Women vs South Africa Women head-to-head record In Women’s ODI, England have dominated South Africa, winning 36 out of 47 matches. The Proteas have managed only 10 wins, while one match ended in a no-result.
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England Women vs South Africa Women
Match Details Match: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final 1 – England vs South Africa Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati Date: Wednesday, October 29 Toss: 2:30 PM IST Match Start: 3:00 PM IST Broadcast: Star Sports Network Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website Both teams are looking to make the final, England’s spin depth and South Africa’s determination make for an interesting semi-final. Promising – which could test skill, patience and ability to handle pressure under overcast skies in Guwahati.
In the first semi-final of the South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika International Stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati, both the teams would like to win this match and face the winners of the second semi-final between India and Australia in the very important final to be held on 2 November.
The last time the two teams faced each other in the group stage, England came on top, that too by 10 wickets. South Africa were bowled out for 69, making a very poor start to their World Cup campaign.
However, after the initial setback the Proteas made an impressive comeback and reached third place in the points table by the end of the group stage. Meanwhile, England secured second place, just behind table-toppers Australia.