Overview:
South Africa have won five ODIs and lost as many this year. Tazmin Brits has been the standout performer with the bat
England Women will take on South Africa Women on October 3, 2025, at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, in Match No. 4 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
England are favourites, having got the better of South Africa twice in a row and picking up three wins from their last five ODIs. Although they went down to India by 13 runs in their most recent contest, the side is full of match-winners.
South Africa have won five ODIs and lost as many this year. Tazmin Brits has been the standout performer with the bat, supported by Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp and Laura Wolvaardt. In the bowling unit, Nonkululeko Mlaba has led the way with excellent form.
Pitch report
The pitch at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is batting friendly. The batters have dominated the proceedings. Fast bowlers may find some help from the wicket. As play progresses, the spinners also come into play.
ENG W vs SA W Match Prediction
Scenario 1
England Women win the toss and opt to bat first
50-60: Powerplay
260-280: Final score
England Women win the match
Scenario 2
South Africa Women win the toss and opt to bat first
45-60: Powerplay
260-270: Final score
South Africa Women win the match
ENG W vs SA W probable top performers
Key Batter to Watch Out For: Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt is one of the top performers. She has been consistent and is likely to play a key role for South Africa.
Key Bowler to Watch Out For: Sophie Ecclestone
England rely on Sophie Ecclestone for wickets. The left-arm spinner has bagged 125 wickets in 75 games at an economy rate of 3.68. She found her rhythm in the warm-up games.
ENG W vs SA W Probable Playing 11
England Women (ENG W):
Amy Jones (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Linsey Smith, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell.
South Africa Women (SA W):
Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Nadine de Klerk, Karabo Meso (wk), Masabata Klaas, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nondumiso Shangase, Tumi Sekhukhune.