A repeat of the 2022 semi-final as England takes on South Africa
Match number 4 of the 13th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will be played between four- time champions England and world number five South Africa on Friday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both these teams have not had the best of ODI record in 2025 so far. While England won four out their nine matches, South Africa won five of their 10 matches.
Head-to-Head
England and South Africa have played 46 ODIs against each other, of which England has won 35 and South Africa has won 10. At the World Cups, England dominates the head-to-head battle 6-2. Besides they have faced each other in the semi-final of World Cups thrice, with England winning two and South Africa winning one.
Squads
England: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, 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: 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
Players to watch out
Nat Sciver-Brunt: The captain of England will be the key in the England middle order. The right-handed batter has smashed 4092 runs at an average of 47 and strike rate of 95. Alongside her batting, she will be expected to contribute with the ball with her gentle medium pace. She has picked 79 wickets in 100 ODI innings.
Sophie Ecclestone: The tall left-arm spinner from England is ranked number one in the ICC ODI Bowlers’ Rankings. Known for accuracy, she has snapped 125 wickets in 75 ODIs, at an average of 20 and economy of 3.7. Besides, she can be handy with the bat, lower down the order.
Laura Wolvaardt: The captain of South Africa is the most successful batter of the team. In 110 ODIs, she has scored 4651 runs at an average of close to 50. The right-handed opening batter, known for her stylish cover drives, has registered nine centuries and 34 half-centuries in her illustrious career so far.
Marizanne Kapp: This South African cricketer is ranked number two in the ICC ODI All-Rounders’ Rankings. The right-handed middle-order batter has mustered 3303 runs and scalped 169 wickets. She is a vastly experienced campaigner having featured in 153 ODIs and is just one match away from equalling Mignon du Preez, who has played the most ODIs for South Africa.
Match details
Date: October 3, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Live streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney + Hotstar