Women’s T20WC 2026 ENG-W vs SA-W Playing 11: Nat Sciver-Brunt-led England will square off against Laura Wolvaardt-led South Africa in the semifinals 02 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on July 02 at Kennington Oval, London.
Both have played impressive cricket in the ongoing T20 World Cup campaign and will be looking for a win in the upcoming clash to become the second team to qualify for the finals.
South Africa Women won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking on the toss, Laura Wolvaardt said, “We are gonna have a bowl first today. I think it’s a hard ground to defend later on, so hopefully we can chase later.”
Speaking today South Africa Women’s Cricket Team playing 11, Laura Wolvaardt said, “One change. Sune is coming in for Dane. Just a tactical decision. We just think it would be the best matchup today.”
🚨 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐰𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭
• Sune Luus comes in for Dane van Niekerk 🇿🇦
• Sophia Dunkley makes way for Nat Sciver-Brunt 🏏#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/aIpoTfPLaP
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) July 2, 2026
Meanwhile, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said, “I was going to have a bowl as well, but wasn’t too worried about the toss. We are really excited to get out there and put some runs on the board in a crucial game.”
“Umm, I am prepared to do everything. I have worked really hard with the medical team. Really happy with where I am for the game.”
Speaking today, England Women’s Cricket team playing 11, Nat Sciver-Brunt said, “Sophia Dunkley makes way for me. She played some brilliant innings for us, but I am just coming back in at Number 3.”
Women’s T20WC 2026 ENG-W vs SA-W Playing 11
England Women Playing 11: Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
South Africa Women Playing 11: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Lesleigh Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Sune Luus, Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
