England lost to South Africa in the 1st semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in Guwahati
Proteas will play the winner of second semi-final between IND-W & AUS-W
Laura Wolvaardt hit 169 off 143 balls
A special hundred from skipper Laura Wolvaardt helped South Africa crush four-time champion England by 125 runs on Wednesday to reach the final of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup for the first time.
Wolvaardt's knock of 169 off 143 balls, the third highest individual score in the World Cup knockout stages, saw the Proteas Women post their biggest total in tournament history.
The Proteas finished on 319-7 in 50 overs after losing the toss, with Wolvaardt compiling 20 fours and 4 sixes in her 10th ODI century.
In reply, England was bowled out for 194 in 42.3 overs, with medium pacer Marizanne Kapp picking up 5-20, as it was beaten by South Africa for the first time in the World Cup knockout stages.
In the other semi-final, hosts India take on defending champions Australia in Navi Mumbai. The winner of this match will play South Africa on Sunday, November 2.
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.
(With AP inputs)
