Women's T20 World Cup 2026: ENG W vs SA W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more

How did Semi-Final 2 of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 go between England Women and South Africa Women?

Hosts England Women have made it through to the showpiece final after securing a 40-run victory over South Africa in the semi-final at the Oval on Thursday, July 2. They will now take on six-time champions Australia for a fourth time in the Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday at Lord's. 

Proteas won the toss and elected to field first, making an excellent start to the proceedings, dismissing Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Alice Capsey inside the first four overs. Returning skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, along with her predecessor, Heather Knight, forged a 133-run partnership of 90 balls to take England to a respectable 169 runs from their 20 overs. 

South Africa, in reply, never really got going and kept losing wickets at regular intervals after a strong start provided by openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits. The latter's half-century was the only score of note as the African outfit could manage only 129 runs, thanks to every single English bowler taking wickets. 

Best Batting Performance of the Match: Nat Sciver-Brunt

Sciver-Brunt returned from her calf injury to play a match-winning knock with the bat, made even more impressive after England had lost crucial wickets inside the first six overs. The right-handed batter scored 75 off just 47 balls to help her side reach a defendable score. An innings comprising 11 fours and one six, the 33-year-old struck at 159.57 to dominate alongside Knight, who herself registered 58 from 47 deliveries. 

Best Bowling Performance of the Match: Charlie Dean

Charlie Dean has been ever-consistent with the ball during this Women's T20 World Cup. She once again showed her prowess by taking two incredibly crucial South African wickets. She first got the better of Marizanne Kapp before dismissing Brits, who was going well on 51. 

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• Sophie Ecclestone: Most wickets by spinners in Women’s T20 World Cup (38).
• Longest winning streak for England Women in the T20 World Cup (6).
• England: Second-most appearances in T20 World Cup (5)

Who won the Player of the Match award?

Sciver-Brunt returned to the England squad to win Player of the Match thanks to her contribution with the bat. The captain's comeback will give the Lionesses a major boost ahead of the final as they look to win their second T20 crown.

When is the next match?

England will take on Australia in the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday, 5 July at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in Northwest London.