England finished as the 2nd-placed team in the 8-team standings with South Africa taking third place.
England and South Africa gear up for the 1st semi-final of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 29, 2025. The match is set to be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. England finished as the 2nd-placed team in the 8-team standings, with South Africa taking third place.
South Africa had lost their opener to England before going on to claim 5 successive wins. They failed to secure top place after losing to Australia in their final league contest. On the other hand, England did a reasonable job, picking up crucial wins along the way. Their only defeat was against Australia and they had one game with no result – against Pakistan.
England are aiming to reach their 9th World Cup final. So far, they have won 4 World Cups and been the runner-up on 4 occasions. A consistent force, England have also finished 3rd twice and once they exited in the semis.
On the other hand, South Africa came into this tournament as three-time World Cup semi-finalists. This is their 4th semi-final and their 3rd in succession. They would want to claim a maiden final berth.
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, Emma Lamb, Sarah Glenn, Em Arlott, Lauren Filer.
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Anerie Dercksen, Marzanne Kapp, We have Jafta (w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Not thanks Khaka, Nov.
Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
Laura Wolfards (c), Tazmin Brits, Sne Luus, Anneerie Dercksen, Marizean Kapp, Sinalo Jafts (whel), Chloe Tryon, Nadine the Clerk, Nondabata Clas, Nonkulueo Mlaas.
In terms of the H2H record, the two teams have faced each other 47 times. ENG-W have won 36 matches with SA-W picking 10 wins. 1 match has had no result.
The Women’s ODI World Cup 1st semi-final will start at 3:00 pm IST on October 29 in Guwahati.
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, is located in North East India. Established in 2012, the stadium can host around 40000 people. On November 4, 2012, the East Zone Senior Women’s Inter-State One-Day Championship match between Assam and Odisha became the first match to be played at the ground. In October 2017, the stadium hosted its first T20I match between India and Australia (men’s).
In March 2019, the ground hosted Women’s International Cricket for the first time with India taking on England in a three-match T20I series. England won the series 3-0.
The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s World Cup 2025 opener was for the first time, the stadium hosted a Women’s ODI match. The England vs South Africa group clash was the 2nd WODI at this venue. And then, the England vs Bangladesh clash became the 3rd clash. The 4th clash here was between New Zealand and Bangladesh. This is now the 5th clash here.
One can expect spin to come into play as the game goes on. The surface could tend to be slow. Overall, batters will have to be patient on this surface here in Guwahati. The pitch here tends to offer good bounce and carry early on which means both pacers and batters are in the contest. As the innings progresses, there may be slight variation, but not much deterioration, keeping batters interested. Spinners may get into the game during middle overs, especially with slower balls and bowling in right channels.
The first WODI played here between India and Sri Lanka during this tournament saw Harmanpreet Kaur’s side score 269/8 in 47 overs. India then defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs via DLS method. Sri Lanka scored 211/10 in 45.4 overs.
The next match saw SA-W get bowled out for 69 runs. In response, England scored 73/0 in 14.1 overs.
The 3rd contest saw Bangladesh score 178 before England managed 182/6. The next contest saw NZ-W score 227/9 before they floored Bangladesh for 127.
The highest total at this venue in Women’s ODIs have been recorded by India, who scored 269/8. SA Women have the lowest score (69). England’s highest score here is 182/6.
England’s Heather Knight (79) has the most runs here in WODIs. Meanwhile, England pacer Linsey Smith has bagged 5 wickets at this venue. Fellow England spinner Sophie Ecclestone owns 5 wickets as well.
As per ESPNcricinfothe average run rate for teams batting first here in WODIs reads 4.17 for sides batting first and 3.85 for teams batting 2nd.
According to the weather forecast, the match day is not expected to see any rain. However, if there is rain and a washout, there is a reserve day in place (Thursday).
All things considered, Guwahati is likely to offer a good batting wicket with quality assistance for spin in the middle overs. ENG Women will probably be slight favourites given their pedigree and experience. South Africa should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.
Umpires – Eloise Sheridan, Jacqueline Williams
TV Umpire – Vrinda Rathi
Reserve U.S. Clary Polishak
Match Referee – GS Lakshmi
What is the pitch report for Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
One can expect spin to come into play as the game goes on. The surface could tend to be slow. Overall, batters will have to be patient on this surface here in Guwahati. The pitch here tends to offer good bounce and carry early on which means both pacers and batters are in the contest. As the innings progresses, there may be slight variation, but not much deterioration, keeping batters interested. Spinners may get into the game during middle overs, especially with slower balls and bowling in right channels.
What is ENG and SA’s record at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati?
This will be the 5th Women’s ODI match to be played at this venue. England have played twice here and own two wins. SA have been defeated in their only encounter here.
