ICC Womens World Cup 2025 Semi-final womens national cricket team vs womens national cricket team of south africa. In the semi-final they produced one of their best ODI mates, knocking England Women out by a remarkable 125 runs. South Africa made short work of their semi-final with an extraordinary century from Laura Wolvaardt and a devastating spell of bowling from Marizanne Kapp.
Match Details
| Match | South Africa Women vs England Women |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Stage | 1st Semi-Final |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium |
| Result | South Africa Women won by 125 runs |
| South Africa Women Score | 319/7 (50 Overs) |
| England Women Score | 194 All Out (42.3 Overs) |
| Player of the Match | Laura Wolvaardt |
South Africa Women vs England Women Head to Head
| Team | Wins |
| England Women | 18 |
| South Africa Women | 7 |
South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team vs England Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
South Africa Women Innings Scorecard – 319/7
After winning the toss, South Africa Women batted wonderfully well. The innings was anchored by the majestic captain Laura Wolvaardt, who made 169 runs from 143 balls. She made a mockery of England’s bowling attack with graceful strokeplay and some brutal hitting. Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon sharing duties through the middle and death overs.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 169 | 143 | 20 | 4 | 118.18 |
| Tazmin Brits | 45 | 65 | 6 | 1 | 69.23 |
| Anneke Bosch | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 68.75 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 42 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 127.27 |
| Sune Luus | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Chloe Tryon | 33* | 26 | 3 | 1 | 126.92 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
Extras
- Extras: 10
Total
- 319/7 in 50 overs
England Women Bowling Scorecard
England’s bowlers struggled to contain the South African batting lineup for most of the innings. Sophie Ecclestone was the standout performer with four wickets, while Lauren Bell picked up two wickets.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 10 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 4.4 |
| Lauren Bell | 10 | 0 | 55 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 8 | 0 | 67 | 1 | 8.37 |
| Charlie Dean | 10 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 7.1 |
| Kate Cross | 7 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 6.57 |
| Alice Capsey | 5 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 6.2 |
Fall of Wickets – South Africa Women
| Wicket | Score |
| Tazmin Brits | 92/1 |
| Anneke Bosch | 121/2 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 254/3 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 286/4 |
| Sune Luus | 294/5 |
| Chloe Tryon | 314/6 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 319/7 |
England Women Innings Scorecard – 194 All Out
England Women’s chase never recovered after a disastrous top-order collapse. Marizanne Kapp ripped through the batting lineup early, reducing England to serious trouble. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey fought hard, but the target proved too difficult.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Maia Bouchier | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tammy Beaumont | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Heather Knight | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 64 | 76 | 6 | 1 | 84.21 |
| Amy Jones | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Alice Capsey | 50 | 71 | 6 | 0 | 70.42 |
| Danielle Wyatt-Hodge | 34 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 109.68 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Charlie Dean | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| Kate Cross | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Linsey Smith | 27 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 75 |
Extras
- Extras: 0
Total
- 194 all out in 42.3 overs
South Africa Women Bowling Scorecard
Marizanne Kapp delivered one of the best bowling performances in Women’s World Cup knockout history. Her five-wicket haul destroyed England’s top order and ensured complete control for South Africa.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Marizanne Kapp | 7 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 2.86 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 5.3 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 4.36 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 8 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 8 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| Chloe Tryon | 6 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 5.67 |
| Sune Luus | 8 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 6 |
Fall of Wickets – England Women
| Wicket | Score |
| Maia Bouchier | 0/1 |
| Tammy Beaumont | 0/2 |
| Heather Knight | 1/3 |
| Amy Jones | 28/4 |
| Alice Capsey | 118/5 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 134/6 |
| Danielle Wyatt-Hodge | 151/7 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 159/8 |
| Charlie Dean | 165/9 |
| Kate Cross | 167/10 |
Key Match Stats
Highest Run Scorer
- Laura Wolvaardt – 169 runs
Best Bowling Figures
- Marizanne Kapp – 5/20
Most Fours
- Laura Wolvaardt – 20 fours
Most Sixes
- Laura Wolvaardt – 4 sixes
Highest Partnership
- Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits – 92 runs
Player of the Match
Laura Wolvaardt was named Player of the Match for her outstanding innings of 169 runs. She controlled the innings beautifully and helped South Africa post a massive total in the knockout game.
Playing XI – South Africa Women
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) |
| Tazmin Brits |
| Anneke Bosch |
| Marizanne Kapp |
| Sune Luus |
| Chloe Tryon |
| Nadine de Klerk |
| Sinalo Jafta (wk) |
| Ayabonga Khaka |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba |
| Masabata Klaas |
Playing XI – England Women
| Maia Bouchier |
| Tammy Beaumont |
| Heather Knight (c) |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt |
| Amy Jones (wk) |
| Alice Capsey |
| Danielle Wyatt-Hodge |
| Sophie Ecclestone |
| Charlie Dean |
| Kate Cross |
| Lauren Bell |
Match Analysis
South Africa Women were on top of their game with both bat and ball in the semi-final. The batting duo set up a massive total (nevertheless Laura Wolvaardt innings was the match’s standout feat) whereas Marizanne Kapp’s early spell ripped apart the England batting lineup.
Partnerships were key for England Women during the chase, but they suffered a top-order collapse which cost them dearly. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey tried to resurrect the innings but South Africa had control throughout.
This win led South Africa Women to their greatest ODI performance helping them progress to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final.
Full Commentary of South Africa Women vs England Women 1st Semi-Final, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
The 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final between the South Africa women’s national cricket team and England women’s national cricket team was of monumental importance as both teams were determined to reach the final. On a fresh Guwahati pitch likely to assist bowlers in the early stages and turn more later on, England won the toss and opted to field first. There were concerns over star all-rounder Sophie Ecclestone’s shoulder, but she was ruled fit and remained in an unchanged playing XI for England before the game itself.
The Springboks arrived at the match aiming to banish World Cup semi-final heartaches from 2017 and 2022 against England. According to Laura Wolvaardt, they needed some more batting strength in the line-up and Anneke Bosch came in. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said her side backed the process and were confident about their spin attack thriving in those conditions.
It pinpointed spin as the key concern – no fewer than 41 of the 53 wickets to fall at the venue during the tournament had been taken by spinners. It was Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp during the World Cup and Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone in the league. In fact, on paper at least, England were heavyweights of World Cup history while South Africa started the tournament hoping they could continue their ICC knockout tournament renaissance.
Source of Commentary: cribuzz
FAQs
1. Who won the South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team vs England Women’s National Cricket Team semi-final match?
South Africa women’s national cricket team won the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final against England women’s national cricket team by 125 runs.
2. Who was the Player of the Match in South Africa Women vs England Women?
Laura Wolvaardt won the Player of the Match award for scoring 169 runs off 143 balls.
3. What was the final score in the South Africa Women vs England Women match?
South Africa Women scored 319/7 in 50 overs, while England Women were all out for 194 in 42.3 overs.
4. Who took the most wickets in the match?
Marizanne Kapp took the most wickets with outstanding bowling figures of 5/20.
5. Which player scored the highest runs in the match?
Laura Wolvaardt scored the highest runs in the match with a brilliant innings of 169 runs for South Africa Women.