Overview:
In terms of the H2H record, the two teams have faced each other 47 times. ENG-W have won 36 matches with SA-W picking 10 wins. 1 match has had no result.
England are set to take on South Africa in the 1st semi-final of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 29, 2025. The match is set to be held in Guwahati.
England won 5 of their 7 matches in the league stage in addition to losing one and seeing one game not having any result. They ended with a 2nd-placed finish and 11 points.
South Africa lost their opening game of the World Cup 2025 to England. Thereafter, they won 5 on the bounce. In their final match against Australia, the Proteas Women suffered and ended up behind England on third.
What is the Context of the ENG vs SA match?
England finished their league stage on a strong note after flooring New Zealand. The Nat Sciver-Brunt-led England side enter this contest as the favourites. They would want to book their 9th appearance in the final, having won 4 and lost 4 World Cup finals to date.
England will count upon their seasoned stars. Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight need to stand out and take things in their hands. The bowling will be led by the likes of Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith.
The Proteas Women have been in solid form after claiming 5 straight wins which came in between devastating losses to England and Australia. SA-W will look up to veterans Laura Wolvaardt to Marizanne Kapp. Overall, the South Africa women’s team has crucial players at its disposal.
Interestingly, this is the 5th clash of the tournament in Guwahati.
In terms of the H2H record, the two teams have faced each other 47 times. ENG-W have won 36 matches with SA-W picking 10 wins. 1 match has had no result.
The Women’s ODI World Cup 1st semi-final between ENG and SA will start at 3 pm IST on October 29 in Guwahati.
England – Probable Playing XI
Amy Jones: The star Englishwoman owns 2659 runs in Women’s ODIs. She owns 16 fifties and 2 tons.
Tammy Beaumont: The veteran player owns 4738 runs in WODIs at an average of 40-plus. She owns 12 centuries and 24 fifties.
Heather Knight: The veteran owns over 940 World Cup runs from 32 matches at 34-plus. Overall, she has scored 4325 WODI runs with 27 fifties and 2 tons.
Nat Sciver-Brunt: With 4290 WODI runs, the England skipper boasts pedigree. She has 25 fifties and 10 tons. In 25 World Cup games, Sciver-Brunt has 1003 runs (50s: 2, 100s: 5).
Sophia Dunkley: The player has played 16 World Cup matches, scoring 357 runs. Overall in WODIs, she has 1047 runs.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge: In 119 matches, she has scored 2040 runs at 23.44. She has hit 2 tons and 5 fifties to date.
Alice Capsey: A fierce player, Capsey is a decent all-rounder She owns 17 WODI wickets from 33 matches. With the bat, she has 419 runs from 25 innings.
Sophie Ecclestone: The veteran spinner has grabbed 137 wickets from 81 matches at 18-plus. At the Women’s World Cup, she has 33 wickets from 16 matches.
Charlie Dean: In 12 World Cup games, she has managed 19 scalps at 16-plus. Overall in WODIs, she has 84 wickets from 52 matches at 21-plus.
Lauren Bell: The pacer has taken 42 wickets from 30 WODIs to date. This is her maiden World Cup.
Linsey Smith: She has featured in 11 WODIs and owns 22 wickets. She has 12 wickets in the ongoing World Cup.
Player to watch out for (Nat Sciver-Brunt): The swashbuckling batter will aim to make her presence felt with quality runs. She will fancy facing the South African side and look to dominate.
South Africa – Probable Playing XI
Laura Wolvaardt (c): The star Proteas Women managed 4952 runs from 117 matches. She is 48 shy of 5,000 runs.
Tazmin Brits : She has scored 1586 runs from 46 matches. She has hit 7 tons and 3 fifties. She has scores of 5, 101, 0, 0, 55*, 0 and 6 in this World Cup.
Marianne Kapp: She boasts plenty of experience and pedigree. She has 3465 runs at 35-plus (100s: 4, 50s: 17). 613 of her runs have come at the Women’s World Cup.
Sune Luus: She is a promising figure. Luus owns 2646 runs at 25.68 with 1 ton and 17 fifties under her belt.
Anneke Bosch: She has amassed 406 runs from 26 WODI matches to date at 20.30.
Chloe Tryon: In 122 matches, she has scored 2250 runs at 25-plus. She has hit 14 fifties to date. She owns scores of 2, 49, 88, 89, 109 and 0 in this World Cup.
Sinalo Jafta (wk): In 46 matches (30 innings), she has managed 277 runs.
Nadine de Klerk: She is playing in her 57th WODI match. With the bat, she has scored 905 runs. With the ball, she has claimed 65 wickets.
Tumi Sekhukhune: In 31 matches, she owns 24 wickets. She picked 1/29 in the match against India. In the previous game, she went wicketless. She didn’t play in the previous game against AUS-W.
Nonkululeko Mlaba: In 44 WODIs, she owns 49 wickets. She owns 11 wickets in this World Cup.
Ayabonga Khaka: In 19 WC games, she owns 18 wickets. Overall in WODIs, she has 138 wickets from 117 matches.
Player to watch out for (Laura Wolvaardt): The experienced Proteas ace will aim to make her presence felt with some quality runs.
Pitch Report & Venue Conditions
One can expect spin to come into play as the game goes on. The surface could tend to be slow. Overall, batters will have to be patient on this surface here in Guwahati. The pitch here tends to offer good bounce and carry early on which means both pacers and batters are in the contest. As the innings progresses, there may be slight variation, but not much deterioration, keeping batters interested. Spinners may get into the game during middle overs, especially with slower balls and bowling in right channels.
Match Prediction – Who Has the Upper Hand?
All things considered, Guwahati is likely to offer a good batting wicket with quality assistance for spin in the middle overs. ENG Women will probably be slight favourites given their pedigree and experience. South Africa should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.
FAQs About ENG vs SA Playing 11
Who are the key players in the ENG vs SA clash?
For England, Sciver-Brunt with her all-round exploits can keep her side in the hunt for runs and wickets. For the South Africa women’s team, swashbuckling batter and skipper Laura Wolvaardt can be a force.