England Women face South Africa Women in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in Guwahati
Toss update: England Women have won the toss and opted to bowl first
High stakes: The winner books a spot in the final, while the loser heads home
England Women face South Africa Women in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at the picturesque Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, October 29. Get toss update and ball-by-ball commentary right here.
It’s crunch time in India’s northeast as both sides battle for a spot in the final.
Four-time champions England step in as favourites, having already beaten South Africa earlier in the tournament and finishing second in the group stage. Led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, England have looked sharp throughout the campaign, winning five games, losing one (to Australia), and recording one no result (against Pakistan).
South Africa, meanwhile, finished third in the standings with five wins and two defeats, both coming against the teams above them, England and Australia. The Proteas will be eager to turn the tables this time.
In the other semi-final, hosts India take on defending champions Australia in Navi Mumbai.
England Vs South Africa, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Semi-Final 1: Ball-By-Ball Commentary
England Vs South Africa, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Semi-Final 1: Toss Update And Playing XIs
England Women have won the toss and have opted to bowl first against South Africa.
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
