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England Wins Toss and Opts to Bowl Against South Africa in Women’s Cricket World Cup Semifinal

England aims for its eighth final while South Africa seeks to overcome past semifinal losses in their Women's ODI World Cup 2025 clash.

  • On Wednesday, October 29, England Women meet South Africa Women in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 semifinal at the ACA Stadium in Navi Mumbai, returning to the fixture where they began their campaigns.
  • Given the tournament history, South Africa Women face a steep semifinal challenge after two losses to England Women in Bristol and Christchurch ; England Women, four-time champions, finished second with five wins in the 13-edition history.
  • The openers have set the tone with 93 without loss after 18 overs, with Laura Wolvaardt on 48 with eight fours and Tazmin Brits supporting on 27.
  • After winning the toss, England Women chose to bowl first, with Lauren Bell taking the new ball while South Africa Women will be eyeing at least 250 on a batter-friendly pitch.
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt aims to lead England to an eighth final, supported by coach Charlotte Edwards' process and family, while South Africa need their famed batting order to click for their first-ever final.
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England wins toss and opts to bowl against South Africa in Women’s Cricket World Cup semifinal

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in the opening Women’s Cricket World Cup semifinal in Guwahati, India.

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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
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