England Women vs South Africa Women Playing 11 Prediction for Women's World Cup 1st Semi-final

South Africa will need to overcome their biggest weakness, spin, when they take on defending champions England in the first semifinal of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. The Proteas, who reached the knockouts after a gritty campaign, have struggled badly against quality spin, folding for 69 and 97 in two of their league-stage losses.

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England Women vs South Africa Women Playing 11 Prediction

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


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

South Africa’s uphill task

Captain Laura Wolvaardt has been the standout performer with 301 runs, but inconsistent support from Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, and Marizanne Kapp continues to haunt the South African top order. Their middle order, too, has failed to capitalise when under pressure. The Proteas’ hopes rest on their ability to counter England’s top-class spin unit on a slow Guwahati pitch.

England’s spin trio in focus

England enter the clash full of confidence, having crushed South Africa by 10 wickets earlier in the tournament. Led by skipper Heather Knight and star all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, the team will once again bank on their lethal spin trio — Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, and Linsey Smith — to exploit South Africa’s frailty against turn.

With rain predicted and a place in the final up for grabs, both teams will be tested for composure and adaptability.

England Women vs South Africa Women Head-to-head record

In Women’s ODIs, England have dominated South Africa with 36 wins out of 47 matches. The Proteas have managed just 10 victories, while one game ended without a result.

England Women vs South Africa Women: Match details

Match: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Semifinal 1 – England vs South Africa
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Toss: 2:30 PM IST
Match start: 3:00 PM IST
Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live streaming: JioHotstar app and website

With both sides aiming for a spot in the final, England’s spin depth and South Africa’s determination promise an intriguing semifinal — one that could test skill, patience, and the ability to handle pressure under cloudy skies in Guwahati.