England Women will take on South Africa Women in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The match will start at 3:00 PM (IST) at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.

Both teams finished in the top half of the points table after seven league matches. England secured the second spot after defeating New Zealand in their last game. South Africa finished third.

England Climb to Second Spot

The four-time champions climbed to second place with their 8-wicket win over New Zealand. That victory also spoiled Sophie Devine’s farewell match.

Nat Sciver-Brunt’s team won five matches, lost one, and had one game washed out against Pakistan. England look strong and confident before the knockout stage.

South Africa Struggle Against Australia

South Africa suffered a heavy defeat in their last league match against Australia. The defending champions exposed South Africa’s weakness against spin bowling.

Leg-spinner Alana King took 7 wickets for 18 runs — the best-ever bowling figures in Women’s World Cup history. Her spell destroyed South Africa’s batting lineup. The Proteas were all out for only 97 runs and lost by seven wickets.

England will likely target that weakness. Their spinners, Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean, could play a big role.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium usually supports batters. It offers good bounce and allows clean stroke play. As the game goes on, the surface slows down and helps spinners.

Humidity in Guwahati may affect play. The captain winning the toss will have to choose between batting first or using early help for bowlers.

Weather Report

AccuWeather predicts humid and cloudy weather in Guwahati. There is only a 4% chance of rain. Temperatures will stay between 34°C and 37°C. Players will need to manage the heat well.

Squads

England Women: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell, Em Arlott, Sarah Glenn, Alice Capsey, Emma Lamb.

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Sune Luus, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso.