The first semi-final of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises an enthralling contest as England Women lock horns with South Africa Women on October 29th at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The high-stakes clash kicks off at 3:00 PM IST, setting the tone for a gripping battle between two seasoned teams vying for a place in the World Cup final.
England have displayed a remarkable blend of discipline, character, and consistency throughout their campaign. Their journey began with a dominant win, dismantling South Africa for 69 and chasing down the target without losing a wicket. A tense chase against Bangladesh saw them recover from 103/6 while pursuing 178, courtesy of Heather Knight’s composure and grit. Their next victory — an 89-run triumph against Sri Lanka — underlined the batting unit’s form.
Despite a setback against Pakistan and a rain-curtailed no-result, they pulled off a nail-biting 4-run victory over India, showcasing nerves of steel. Though Australia outplayed them by 6 wickets, England finished their league stage strongly, crushing New Zealand by 8 wickets to enter the semi-finals with confidence and momentum.
South Africa’s campaign has been defined by resilience and tactical growth. Following their crushing opening defeat to England, they bounced back impressively — clinching a 6-wicket win over New Zealand, a thrilling last-over victory against India, and successive triumphs over Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, including a resounding 10-wicket victory.
They continued their dominance with a 150-run win over Pakistan in a rain-hit encounter before succumbing to Australia, who chased down their total of 98 with 7 wickets to spare. Despite the ups and downs, the Proteas have showcased enough fighting spirit to pose a serious challenge to England once again.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 47
- England Women Wins – 36
- South Africa Women Wins – 10
- No Result – 1
England hold a dominant record in this rivalry, having triumphed in most encounters between the two sides. Their most recent meeting came during the league stage of the current tournament, where England bowled South Africa out for just 69 before chasing the target with 10 wickets in hand.
Squads:
England Women’s Cricket 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 Cricket 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 – Semi Final 1
Fans in India can catch the live action on the Star Sports Network, while those preferring digital viewing can enjoy the free live stream on Jio Hotstar, accessible across mobile devices, web browsers, tablets, and Smart TVs.
Global Broadcast & Live Streaming Partners:
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 ODI World Cup 2025 Fixtures
3 Oct: vs South Africa – Guwahati – Won by 10 wickets
7 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Guwahati – Won by 4 wickets
11 Oct: vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – Won by 89 runs
15 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo – No result
19 Oct: vs India – Indore – Won by 4 runs
22 Oct: vs Australia – Indore – Lost by 6 wickets
26 Oct: vs New Zealand – Vizag – Won by 8 wickets
29 Oct: vs South Africa – Guwahati
South Africa Women – ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Fixtures
3 Oct: vs England – Guwahati – Lost by 10 wickets
6 Oct: vs New Zealand – Indore – Won by 6 wickets
9 Oct: vs India – Vizag – Won by 3 wickets
13 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Vizag – Won by 3 wickets
17 Oct: vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – Won by 10 wickets
21 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo – Won by 150 runs
25 Oct: vs Australia – Indore – Lost by 7 wickets
29 Oct: vs England – Guwahati
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