England’s Women’s Cricket Team has received a heartfelt boost ahead of their high-stakes semi-final clash against South Africa in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup this time, not just from their own camp, but from their male counterparts currently touring New Zealand.
Joe Root, Sam Curran, and Harry Brook have thrown their unwavering support behind the Lionesses, a gesture that resonated across the cricketing fraternity and was spotlighted on the official England Cricket Board (ECB) Instagram with the symbolic message “From one England team to another.”
In a short video, English cricketer Joe Root shared a message filled with pride and belief: “Girls, just want to wish you all the best of luck for the semi-final against South Africa. Congrats for getting this far, you’ve done extremely well. One more big push, get to that final, and bring it home, come on!” The words, delivered with sincerity, echoed the hopes and expectations of English cricket.
Brook, known for his aggressive batting, chimed in with his own pep talk: “Hi girls, it’s Harry Brook here. I just want to wish you all the best playing in the semi-final against South Africa. Go out and smash it.” Curran kept it simple but energetic, reassuring the squad, “Hey, girls, just wishing you all the best for your semi-final versus South Africa. We’ll all be following here in New Zealand, what a fantastic tournament you guys have had so far, and let’s hope you can go all the way.”
The heartfelt wishes make it clear that the bond between the men’s and women’s teams goes well beyond just sharing a crest, it’s about sharing ambition, belief, and national pride. It shows how mutual encouragement fuels both the squads.
England’s campaign in the 2025 Women’s World Cup began with ruthless efficiency, setting the tone strongly from the outset. They bowled South Africa out for a mere 69 runs in their opening match, securing a dominant ten-wicket victory. Against Bangladesh, they again showcased their bowling prowess by dismissing the opposition for 178 and then chased the total down for a four-wicket win.
One of the standout moments of the group stage was captain Nat Sciver-Brunt’s composed century against Sri Lanka, which helped England secure an 89-run win and underlined the team’s depth and dominance. Although the match against Pakistan saw England struggling at 133 for 9, rain cut the match short, denying a possible finish.
The defining moment of their campaign was a thrilling contest against India, where Heather Knight’s century steered England to a narrow four-run victory, highlighting their composure under pressure. Despite facing their first loss against a strong Australian side by six wickets, England quickly bounced back in style against New Zealand, dismissing them for 168 and chasing the target in just 29.2 overs.
Entering the semi-final with a confident, settled squad, they remain hungry for another crack at the title, carrying momentum and belief that they can go all the way in this tournament.
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