Dominant South Africa Crush England by 125 Runs in Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Semis

Welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semifinal between England and South Africa, held on Wednesday at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.

HIGHLIGHTS

PLAYING XIs

England: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine De Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

TOSS NEWS

England wins the toss and chooses to bowl against South Africa.

PREVIEW

In the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, England and South Africa find themselves where their journeys started — facing each other. Both teams aim to move past their past achievements and setbacks.

Historically, South Africa has faced challenges against England in ODI World Cup semifinals, suffering a narrow two-wicket defeat in Bristol in 2017 and a 137-run loss in Christchurch in 2022.

Read the full preview by Lavanya Lakshmi Narayanan here.

LIVE STREAMING INFO

Where can you watch the live telecast of the England vs South Africa Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semifinal?

The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network.

Where can you watch the live stream of the England vs South Africa Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semifinal?

You can stream the match live on the JioHotstar app and website.

SQUADS

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

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase. Reserves: Miane Smit.

Published on Oct 29, 2025