The high-stakes action of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 reaches the knockout stage as four-time champions England Women face a spirited South Africa Women side in the first Semi-Final at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Both teams have battled their way through a challenging group stage to earn their spot, making this clash a compelling contest between pedigree and hunger.

England, under the leadership of Nat Sciver-Brunthave shown glimpses of their champion quality. While their campaign began with an utterly dominant, 10-wicket victory over the very same South African side in the group stage, they have experienced some testing moments since then.

South Africa, captained by the composed Laura Wolvaardtshowed great resilience to bounce back from that opening defeat. They secured their semi-final spot with a string of impressive wins, proving that the early hiccup was an anomaly. Though they were defeated heavily in their last league match against Australia.

ENG-W vs SA-W, Women’s ODI World Cup, 1st Semi-Final: Match Details

• Date and Time: October 26; 11:00 am IST/ 05:30 am GMT
• Venue: ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam

ENG-W vs SA-W, Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

Matches Played: 47 | England won: 36 | South Africa won: 10 | No results: 1

ACA-VDCA Stadium Report

The ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam generally offers a balanced surface, though it is often considered batter-friendly with even bounce and true pace, allowing batters to play their shots. The pitch is generally good for batting, especially early on. A score around 270 in Women’s ODIs is considered competitive. Fast bowlers may find some early movement with the new ball but will later need to rely on cutters and variations. Spinners tend to become a more significant factor as the match progresses, especially in the middle overs, as the surface often gets slower and offers grip and turn.

Squads

England: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell, Em Arlott, Sarah Glenn, Alice Capsey, Emma Lamb

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anerie Dercksen, Marzanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, We have Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Not thanks Khaka, Subjecta Klaas, Not. Suni Lususo, Tumi Secust

ENG-W vs SA-W, Women’s ODI World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• England Women win the toss and bowls first
• South Africa Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
• South Africa Women’s total score: 260-270

Case 2:

• South Africa Women wins the toss and bowls first
• England Women’s powerplay score: 60-70
• England Women’s total score: 280-290

Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.

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