The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 continues with its fourth clash, as England Women face South Africa Women on October 3rd at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The contest begins at 3:00 PM IST, setting the stage for an electrifying battle between two familiar rivals.
For England, 2025 has been a roller-coaster ride. After suffering a 0-3 Ashes setback in January, they bounced back strongly with a 3-0 clean sweep over West Indies. However, inconsistency crept in against India in July, where they lost the series 1-2 despite a commanding victory in the middle fixture. Their warm-up games, though, spoke volumes—crushing India by 152 runs and successfully chasing 248 against Australia, showcasing not just batting depth but also a potent bowling unit.
South Africa’s journey has been one of grit and determination. Their Tri-Nation Series against India and Sri Lanka brought only one win in four games, but they turned the tide with a 2-1 triumph in the Caribbean. On their Pakistan tour in September, they sealed the series with two successive wins before slipping in the final ODI. Their warm-up fixtures added mixed fortunes: the opener was washed out, but they gained momentum by edging Pakistan with a 4-wicket win in their second outing.
Head-to-Head Record:
- Total Matches – 46
- England Women Wins – 35
- South Africa Women Wins – 10
England clearly dominates this rivalry, having won the lion’s share of encounters. Their last meeting was in December 2024, when England toured South Africa and came away with a 2-1 series win.
Squads:
England Women’s Team
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Tammy Beaumont, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
South Africa Women’s Team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase.
Where to Watch England Women vs South Africa Women – 4th Match
Viewers in India can watch the game live on Star Sports Network. Fans preferring digital access can catch the free live stream on Jio Hotstar, available across mobile, web, tablets, and Smart TVs.
Broadcast:
Australia – Prime Video (Amazon).
Bangladesh – Nagorik TV & T Sports; online via Toffee.
Pakistan – PTV Sports & Ten Sports; streaming on Myco and Tamasha.
Caribbean – ESPN Caribbean; digital streaming through ESPN Play Caribbean.
New Zealand – Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3, Sky Go, Sky Sport Now.
UK & Ireland – Sky Sports Cricket & Sky Sports Main Event; online via Sky Go & NOW TV.
USA & Canada – Willow TV & Willow Xtra; available digitally on Cricbuzz.
Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport Cricket on DStv and the SuperSport app.
MENA (Middle East & North Africa) – CricLife Max (via E &); live streaming through StarzPlay & StarzON.
Papua New Guinea – TVWAN Action; streaming on icc.tv.
Schedule:
England Women – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Fixtures
3 Oct: vs South Africa (Guwahati)
7 Oct: vs Bangladesh (Guwahati)
11 Oct: vs Sri Lanka (Colombo)
15 Oct: vs Pakistan (Colombo)
19 Oct: vs India (Indore)
22 Oct: vs Australia (Indore)
26 Oct: vs New Zealand (Vizag)
South Africa Women – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Fixtures
3 Oct: vs England (Guwahati)
6 Oct: vs New Zealand (Indore)
9 Oct: vs India (Vizag)
13 Oct: vs Bangladesh (Vizag)
17 Oct: vs Sri Lanka (Colombo)
21 Oct: vs Pakistan (Colombo)
25 Oct: vs Australia (Indore)
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