Guwahati: The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 continues to deliver high-voltage clashes, and today’s fixture sees England face South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both sides are eager to cement their World Cup credentials, with England looking to maintain their dominant form while South Africa aims to stage an upset in this crucial encounter. Fans are already buzzing, with the toss set to take place at 2:30 PM IST.
Venue, Timing and Broadcast
The match is being held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with play scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST. The toss is expected shortly before the start. Fans can watch the game live on Star Sports and via streaming platforms such as Jio Cinema or Hotstar.
Weather & Pitch Report
Guwahati is expected to witness warm and humid conditions throughout the day, with temperatures hovering in the mid-30s°C and high humidity levels around 70-80%. The skies are likely to remain mostly clear, with minimal chances of rain, which means players can expect uninterrupted play. Early morning moisture and slight cloud cover may provide a touch of swing for the fast bowlers, especially during the initial overs. As the day progresses and the sun intensifies, the pitch is expected to settle into a true balanced surface that will reward batters who rotate strike efficiently. The outfield is lush and fast, making it ideal for boundary shots, but it can also favor quick singles, adding tactical depth for captains. Spinners are likely to come into play during the middle and later overs, as the pitch could offer some turn and variable bounce challenging batters to adjust their shot selection. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first to exploit the early movement or bat first to set a challenging total on a track that may become slower later in the day. Overall, the conditions point to an evenly-contested encounter where smart bowling changes timely hitting, and adaptability to the pitch could be decisive.
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Playing Squads & Recent Form
England Women: Nat Sciver‑Brunt (c), Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer.
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso.
England have been consistent in this tournament, while South Africa have shown resilience and fighting spirit in patchy performances.
Match Prediction
With stronger batting depth, an experienced spin arsenal, and favorable head-to-head records, England enter this contest as slight favourites. South Africa, however, have shown they can capitalize on early conditions and will be dangerous if they exploit seam or spin movement effectively. If England can control the middle overs with their bowlers, they are likely to emerge victorious.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, held in India, started on 30 September and runs until 2 November. This semi-final clash is pivotal, with both teams seeking momentum to secure a place in the final.