The England Women vs South Africa Women 1st Semi-Final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM IST (09:30 GMT) at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. England finished the league stage second with five wins and one loss, while South Africa finished third with three wins and two losses.
England beat South Africa in their league meeting during the tournament. England’s squad includes Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Sophie Ecclestone (availability a concern), and Danni Wyatt-Hodge among others. South Africa’s squad is led by Laura Wolvaardt and includes key players like Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, and Sune Luus.
The match promises a contest between two strong teams, with England having a stronger head-to-head record historically against South Africa in Women’s ODIs. The pitch at Barsapara has favored spinners and scoring has not been very high in past matches at this venue. Weather conditions are not expected to interfere with play. This semi-final will decide one finalist aiming to face Australia, who have been dominant in the tournament.
England Women’s Record: 5 wins, 1 loss in league stage; squad led by Nat Sciver-Brunt. South Africa Women’s Record: 3 wins, 2 losses in the league stage; the squad is led by Laura Wolvaardt. England leads head-to-head in WODIs with 36 wins versus South Africa’s 10.
ENGW vs SAW Match Details
- Event: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Teams: England Women vs South Africa Women
- Date: 29 October 2025
- Time: 02:30 PM
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Women’s World Cup Live streaming info
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 features a total of 31 matches as part of the event. The tournament begins on September 30, 2025, with the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati and concludes with the final scheduled for November 2, 2025. The format includes a round-robin stage where all eight teams play each other once, making up 28 group matches. The top four teams from this stage advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final match to decide the champion.The prize money totals $13.88 million, a significant increase over previous editions, highlighting the emphasis on gender equity in cricket.
There are several ways to watch the Women’s World Cup 2025 live streaming. Here are some of the options available:
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten channels). Live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app & website.
- In Pakistan: Broadcast on PTV Sports. Live streaming is available for free on the Tamasha app and Myco app.
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website, which offers commentary in multiple regional languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
- In Sri Lanka, matches will be broadcast live on Maharaja TV’s channel TV1, with streaming available on the Sirasa TV website.
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland, coverage is available on Sky Sports Cricket, with both linear TV and digital streaming through Sky’s platforms.
- In Australia, Prime Video has exclusive live streaming rights for all matches.
- In the United States and Canada, Willow TV provides live coverage and streaming, offering access via traditional TV and digital packages.
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ICC.tv streams all matches live globally, including highlights and exclusive content.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch the 2025 Women’s World Cup matches for free on official platforms in some regions. ICC tv In Pakistan, PTV Sports will broadcast matches free on TV, while the Tamasha and Myco apps will stream them online without charge. In Bangladesh, fans can enjoy free streaming on the Toffee app and website.
Live Streaming Info:
The WCWC 2025 match will be live on Sky Sports.
Live Score Info:
ESPN Live Score Ball-by-Ball update ENG W vs SA W
Playing XI:
England Women Playing: Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, and Lauren Bell.
South Africa Women Playing: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Ayabonga Khaka, and Nonkululeko Mlaba.