In a highly anticipated showdown at the Women’s World Cup semifinal held in Guwahati on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, England’s captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and made the strategic decision to field first against South Africa.
The South African Proteas made a single, notable change to their playing XI from their previous fixture, with Anneke Bosch stepping onto the field in place of Masabata Klaas. Meanwhile, the English side remained unchanged, boosted by the confirmed fitness of their star spinner, Sophie Ecclestone.
The Squads:
South Africa: Leading the charge is Laura Wolvaardt (c), supported by Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, and Nonkululeko Mlaba.
England: The English XI features Amy Jones (w), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, and Lauren Bell.