Finally, we are closer to seeing the end of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025! In this South Africa Women vs England Women 2025 ICC Semi-Final Highlights, which took place in Guwahati on Wednesday, 29 October, we will see how the players performed and give a special mention to our century scorer.
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It seems like forever since the games started, and now we are so close to witnessing the winner of it all, the one that might take it all. This South Africa Women vs England Women 2025 ICC Semi-Final Highlight is just the first game of the final, and South Africa took the lead already.
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The South Africa Women’s Team put on a grand show against their opponent, their players refusing to give the England Women’s Team players any chance to score on the field. Despite the toss favoring the England Team, South Africa secured the winning title with a total score of 319/7 in 50 overs compared to the England Team’s 194 in 42.3 overs.
Team | Score |
South Africa Women’s Team | 319/7 (50.0) |
England Women’s Team | 194 (42.3) |
Results | South African Women won by 125 runs |
Toss | England Women won and decided to bowl |
The following will contain information about the players, the coaches, the player of the match, the team innings, and the overall performance of the match of why it was so fascinating to watch.
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Players in the South African Team
South Africa Women, total players – 15
All-rounders – 7
Batswomen – 2
Wicketkeepers – 2
Bowlers – 4
Player Name | Role |
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) | Opening Batswoman |
All-rounders | |
Nadine de Klerk | All-rounder |
Annerie Dercksen | All-rounder |
Marizaanne Kapp | All-rounder |
Sune Luus | All-rounder |
Chloe Tryon | All-rounder |
Anneke Bosch | Batting All-rounder |
Nondumiso Shangase | Batting All-rounder |
Batswoman | |
Tazmin Brits | Opening Batswoman |
Wicketkeepers | |
Sinalo Jafta | Wicketkeeper |
Karabo Meso | Wicketkeeper Batswoman |
Bowlers | |
Ayabonga Khaka | Bowler |
Masabata Klaas | Bowler |
Nonkululeko Mlaba | Bowler |
Tumi Sekhuhkune | Bowler |
Supporting Staff of the South Africa Team
Position | Name |
Head Coach | Mandla Mashimbyi |
Players in the England Women’s Team
England Women, total players – 15
All-rounders – 5
Batswomen – 4
Wicketkeeper – 1
Bowlers – 5
Player Name | Role |
Nat Sciver-Brunt (Captain) | All-rounder |
All-rounders | |
Emma Lamb | Batting All-rounder |
Alice Capsey | Batting All-rounder |
Charlie Dean | Bowling All-rounder |
Sarah Glenn | Bowling All-rounder |
Batswomen | |
Tammy Beaumont | Opening Batswoman |
Sophia Dunkley | Top-order Batswoman |
Danni Wyatt-Hodge | Top-order Batswoman |
Heather Knight | Middle-order Batswoman |
Wicketkeeper | |
Amy Jones | Wicketkeeper Batswoman |
Bowlers | |
Linsey Smith | Bowler |
Lauren Filer | Bowler |
Sophie Ecclestone | Bowler |
Lauren Bell | Bowler |
Em Arlott | Bowler |
Supporting Staff in the England Team
Position | Name |
Head Coach | Charlotte Edwards |
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Player of the Match
Laura Wolvaardt, South African Captain/Better
Another century scorer of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 was none other than the Captain of the South African Women’s Team, the incredible batswoman who has been titled as the “Cricketer of the Year” before. With her recent score of 169 runs off 143 balls, she has marked her place in the ICC ODI games again.
Laura Wolvaardt has been a part of the cricket field for South Africa since 2016, marking this match her ninth year as an official sportswoman. Her unofficial journey began at the young age of 13, and now she leads the Women’s Team of South Africa.
Name | Laura Wolvaardt |
Laura Wolvaardt’s Height | N/A |
Date of Birth | 26 April 1999 |
Laura Wolvaardt’s Age | 26 |
Place of Birth | Milnerton, Cape Town |
National Side | South Africa (2016-present) |
Role | Opening Batswoman |
Batting Style | Right-handed |
Bowling Style | N/A |
Last T20I | 23 June 205 v West Indies |
T20I shirt no. | 14 |
Last ODI | 29 October 2025 v England |
ODI shirt no. | 14 |
Latest Score | 169 runs off 143 balls |
Current Team | Southern Brave |
South Africa Women vs England Women Highlight Innings
South Africa Team Innings
SA Team Players | Score | Opposite Team Players | Score |
Laura Wolvaardt (C) | 169 (143) | Sophie Ecclestone | 4/44 (10.0) |
Tazmin Brits | 45 (65) | Lauren Bell | 2/55 (10.0) |
England Team Innings
ENG Team Players | Score | Opposite Team Players | Score |
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C) | 64 (76) | Marizanne Kapp | 5/20 (7.0) |
Alice Capsey | 50 (71) | Nadine de Klerk | 2/24 (5.3) |
Performance in the Match
The toss favored the England Team, and the Captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, decided that their team was gonna start with bowling.
Laura Wolvaardt was an exceptional player on the field, hitting 4s and 6s one after another against Sophie Ecclestone, who managed to take out 4/44 wickets in 10 overs. Laura Wolvaardt carried the run score for her team with a century of 169 runs off 143 balls, making her the star of the game.
Nat Sciver-Brunt with the bat was quite interesting against Marizanne Kapp, who took out 5/20 wickets in 7 overs. Nat managed to score 64 runs off 76 balls, scoring the most out of any of her teammates. Alice Capsey scored 50 runs off 71 balls against Nadine de Klerk, who took out 2/24 of her wickets in 5.3 overs.
The match ended with the South Africa Team winning by 125 runs, and the England Team realized that their time in this ODI had come to an end.
Team | Score |
South Africa Women | 319/7 (50.0) |
England Women | 194 (42.3) |
Summary | South Africa won by 125 runs |
Match No. | 1st Semi-Final |
Match Name | ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 |
Date of Match | 29 October 2025 |
Location | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
Conclusion
This is marked as the final match for the England Women’s team. Their players were truly remarkable, and we wish to see them again in future matches.
The South Africa Women’s Team is moving forward towards the final game of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Let’s see how they perform against the other finalists.
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