Women's World Cup 2025: Semi Final 1, England Women vs South Africa Women Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between ENG W vs SA W?

England Women (ENG W) lock horns with South Africa Women (SA W) in Semi Final 1 of the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, on Wednesday, October 29.

England has played an impressive brand of cricket so far in the marquee quadrennial event. The team finished second on the points table, winning five out of seven league games. With the competition moving towards the knockout stage, the Nat Sciver-Brunt-led team needs to bring out its A-game to progress to the finals. 

On the other hand, South Africa made their way through to the next round of the tournament after grabbing the third spot in the standings. In the group stage, they registered a similar number of wins as England, but an additional defeat and a negative NRR resulted in them finishing third. The team will be looking to continue their winning momentum forward. 

ENG W vs SA W Match Details

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati Pitch Report

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is renowned for being a batting-friendly surface. The pitch generally offers good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence, particularly in the early stages of the innings. Fast bowlers may also find some assistance upfront due to the pace on offer. As the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down slightly, bringing spinners into play, though it largely remains favourable for batting throughout the contest.

ENG W vs SA W Head to Head in ODIs

ENG W vs SA W Predicted Playing 11s

England Women (ENG W):

Amy Jones(w), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

South Africa Women (SA W):

Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

ENG W vs SA W Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Laura Wolvaardt

South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt has been her team's best batter so far. In the seven games played, she has managed to score 301 runs and is currently the third-highest run scorer of the competition. Wolvaardt has been in solid touch, and for her team to reach the finals, the right-handed batter's performance will be important. 

Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone

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Match Information

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Oct 29, 2025

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, Guwahati

09:30 AM

Second To Bat

Powerplay: 30-40

230-240

Second To Bat

Powerplay: 40-50

220-230

Win Probability

ENG-W 50%

SA-W 50%

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone has bagged 12 wickets in six games so far and has been economical. The team has looked towards Ecclestone to get the job done with the ball in this tournament many times. The 26-year-old will be running high in confidence after some brilliant showings in the last few games. She will also be aware of the importance of the match and will look to take England over the line once again.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match