England face South Africa in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 semi final
First semi-final takes place at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati
Match available on JioHotstar and Star Sports from 3:00 PM IST onwards
It's crunch time in India's northeast as Guwahati plays host to the first knock-out match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 at the picturesque Barsapara Cricket Stadium today, October 29. Watch the England vs South Africa semi-final match live today.
England, the four-time champions, enter as favourites, having beaten South Africa earlier in the tournament and finishing second in the group stage. The Nat Sciver-Brunt-led side won five, lost (vs Australia), and had one no result (vs Pakistan).
South Africa, meanwhile, recorded five wins and a couple of defeats -- against England and Australia – the two teams above them in the final group standings. In another semi-final, hosts India take on champions and seemingly unbeatable Australia on Wednesday.
So, England and South Africa meet again at Barsapara! In their group encounter, England dismissed South Africa for just 69 with only wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta managing a double-digit score (22). The Lioness, borrowing the nickname from their football counterparts, chased the target in 14.1 overs with their own stumper Amy Jones contributing with 40 in an unbroken opening stand with Tammy Beaumont (21).
That result set the tone for both teams' campaigns: England went on to finish second, while South Africa recovered with five consecutive wins before another collapse against Australia – a result which many believed exposed their vulnerability against top-tier oppositions.
Now, Laura Wolvaardt & Co. must overcome both recent and historical setbacks against England to reach their first ODI final.
England Women Vs South Africa ODI Head-To-Head Record
England have dominated this fixture. They hold a 36-10 lead in the head-to-head record with one no result. For the record, the two teams have also faced off in the semi-finals of the previous two ODI World Cup editions, in 2017 and 2022, with England winning both.
Notably, South Africa's recent success has come in T20Is, where they reached finals in 2023 and 2024. And the girls from "the Rainbow Nation" are chasing their maiden ODI final spot, having faltered in the the 2000, 2017, 2022, and 2025 semi-finals.
England, on the contrary, have appeared in six ODI World Cup finals and lifted the trophy four times. For the record, the champions of the first two editions were determined by points and final standings rather than a traditional final match.
England vs South Africa: Guwahati Weather And Pitch Report
The weather in Guwahati today is expected to be mostly cloudy, with temperatures likely to hover around the mid-20s Celsius during the afternoon, and moderate humidity. There is no significant cloud cover expected, and the chance of rain is minimal.
This forecast comes as a relief after a group stage that saw multiple rain-affected fixtures. Even if it rains and the match is interrupted today, there is a reserve day. In the case of a no result, the team that finished higher on the points table will progress into the final.
The Barsapara pitch is generally considered a batting-friendly surface, but it has proven to be challenging for batters during this tournament.
India's 269 against Sri Lanka in the opener remains the highest, while England lost six wickets while chasing down Bangladesh's 178 in 46.1 overs. Of course, South Africa's 69 is the lowest a team has managed here.
England Vs South Africa ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Live Streaming Details
When And Where Is The England Women Vs South Africa Women Semi-Final Being Played?
The 1st semi-final match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 between ENG-W and SA-W on Wednesday, October 29 is set to take place at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, Assam.
Where To Watch The ENG-W Vs SA-W 1st Semi-Final Live In India?
The England Women Vs South Africa Women, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 1st semi-final can be livestreamed on JioHotstar app/website and Star Sports network.
