England Vs South Africa LIVE Cricket Score, Women's World Cup 2025 Semi-Final 1: SA-W Lose Three Wickets For Three Runs

Nat Sciver-Brunt brings herself back into the attack and strikes straight away. A clever slower off-cutter outside off, Luus goes for the pull, but it’s not quite there to hit. She ends up getting a thick inside edge that deflects back onto the stumps! Poor shot selection, and South Africa are suddenly in trouble after such a solid start. Luus walks back for just 1.

RSA-W 125-3 (26)

Another one for Ecclestone. She’s on fire this over, two wickets! Bosch dances down the track, but Ecclestone sees her coming and fires it in full and straight on off. Bosch can’t get her bat down in time, and the off stump goes cartwheeling! Smart, sharp bowling from the left-arm spinner, completely outfoxing the batter. Bosch departs for a duck and suddenly England are all over in the match.

RSA-W 116-2 (23)

And here comes the first breakthough and no surprise, it's Sophie Ecclestone. She finally break the partnership, dismissing Tazmin Brits. She tries to get inventive with the reverse sweep but pays the price. A clever, slower delivery tossed up on middle, Brits goes for the shot, gets a faint under-edge that sneaks between bat and pad, clips the stumps, and that’s the breakthrough England were looking for. Brits goes for 45.

RSA-W 116-1 (22.2)

Excellent start for South Africa! The openers have set the tone beautifully, 93 without loss after 18 overs. The pitch looks like an absolute belter, offering little for the bowlers. With the way the skipper and Brits are timing the ball, South Africa will be eyeing at least 250 here, though 280–300 looks like the par score on this surface.

Meanwhile, Wolvaardt has equaled India legend Mithali Raj's record of Most 50-plus scores in World Cups with her (13).

RSA-W 93-0 (18)

The South African skipper is batting with a strike rate of over 100 and isn’t shying away from finding the boundaries. She’s already struck eight fours and is currently on 48 runs, while Brits is supporting her well at the other end on 27.

RSA-W 80-0 (15)

There couldn’t have been a better powerplay for any side. South Africa haven’t lost a wicket, and both batters are looking confident. The only moment of concern came when Brits was nearly caught but managed to escape. England desparately need a wicket now and maybe just introduce their wicket-taking bowler Sophie Ecclestone.

RSA-W 58-0 (10)

South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt looks in great touch today. She has already smashed 5 boundaries so far and two came in the sixth over recently. Brits is still taking time to adjust but the pressure is on England bowlers.

RSA-W 35-0 (6)

A tough chance goes down in the third over! Brits drilled one straight back at Bell, who got both hands to it but couldn’t hold on, a sharp opportunity missed early in the innings. And it's the first boundary for Brits as well.

RSA-W 19-0 (3)

We’re underway in the semi-final! Lauren Bell starts with the new ball, but Laura Wolvaardt wastes no time, full delivery, just a hint of shape, and Wolvaardt leans into a gorgeous drive through extra cover for four. Pure timing, pure class, South Africa off to a flyer.

South Africa Women (Playing XI): Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

England Women (Playing XI): Amy Jones(w), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

England Women have won the toss and have opted to bowl first against South Africa.

England Women Squad: Amy Jones(w), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Emma Lamb, Sarah Glenn, Em Arlott, Lauren Filer

South Africa Women Squad: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Anneke Bosch, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso

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Hello, we’re back with another live blog, and it’s semi-final time. England take on South Africa in a high-stakes clash with everything on the line. Stay tuned for all the drama, action, and big moments from this crucial showdown.