ENGW vs SAW Playing 11: Nat Sciver-Brunt-led England will square off against Laura Wolvaardt-led South Africa in the 1st semifinal of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 29 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
England has secured 5 wins out of seven games in the group stages. Their only defeat came against Australia, while the game against Pakistan ended with no result.
On the other hand, South Africa secured five wins out of 7 games, with their defeats coming in the games against England and Australia.
England and South Africa Women have met on 47 occasions, where England has won on 36 occasions, while South Africa has won on 10 occasions.
England Women won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, Nat Sciver-Brunt said, “We like to bat first. I think it puts pressure on them, especially with the bat, and hopefully, for the spinners, it’ll be easier to play later on.”
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“It’s very different from the wickets (talking about the surface) we’ve played on before. The Mumbai wicket is quite unique. It’s been interesting throughout the tournament, but I think the surface is really good for the final.”
“We’ve got the same team. I don’t think there’s a niggle. She’ll (Ecclestone) play through anything. She’s one of those players who doesn’t like being on the sidelines – she’ll be raring to go out there to play. I think it’s about trusting the process and everything we’ve done to get here. We know what we’re capable of,” concluded Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Meanwhile, Laura Wolvaardt said, “Probably would have looked to have a bowl as well. But then again, runs on the board in a semi-final can be pretty good too, so not too unhappy about it. We’ve got one change -Anneke Bosch comes in for Masabata Klaas.” 4
“So, playing the extra batter today. Just felt like it’s something we’ve needed in the last couple of games. Would have been nice to have someone there at the end to bat with for a bit longer.”
“Anneke’s been amazing for us, and we still have plenty of bowling options with Sune and Dercksen able to bowl as well. Hopefully, more runs in it today, but at the end of the day, it’s all about winning. That’ll be the main goal,” concluded Laura Wolvaardt.
ENGW vs SAW Playing 11
England Women Playing 11: 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
South Africa Women Playing 11: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
