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The eagerly awaited semi-final featuring England and South Africa in the Women’s Cricket World Cup has commenced at the Guwahati stadium. The English squad clinched the toss and chose to field first, aiming to put pressure on the South African batting lineup.

Notable Events

• Anthems were performed before the match, with the Proteas' rousing anthem earning praise.
• Playing XIs were announced with each team fielding strong elevens.
• England secured the toss and chose to bowl. Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt stressed the importance of sticking to their plans.
• Sophie Ecclestone is fit to play even with a bit of pain.

Live Match Updates

7th Over: The Proteas 41-0 (Laura Wolvaardt 24, Tazmin Brits 13 runs)

NSB took over the bowling in place of Lauren Bell. No boundaries were conceded, thanks to some agile fielding from Tammy Beaumont near the rope.

6th Over: The Proteas 35-0 (Wolvaardt 22 runs, Brits 10)

Wolvaardt, looking in great touch, hit back-to-back fours off Linsey Smith. One full-pitched delivery was sent to the off-side boundary, and then a loose ball through cover point.

Fifth Over: The Proteas 27-0 (Laura Wolvaardt 14, Tazmin Brits 10)

A brief mix-up nearly cost Tazmin Brits her wicket, however the fielding effort from NSB wasn't on target. Brits then responded with a powerful shot a wide delivery past cover to the boundary. Lauren Bell finished the over with a sharp delivery which rose over Brits' bat.

Fourth Over: South Africa 21 without loss (Wolvaardt 13, Tazmin Brits 6)

Linsey Smith bowled a tidy over. Even with the earlier chance, statistics show the English team have the top fielding record in this competition.

Third Over: South Africa 19-0 (Wolvaardt 12, Tazmin Brits 5)

A possible catch was not taken. Brits struck fiercely a delivery toward Lauren Bell, which flew for four runs.

2nd Over: The Proteas 14 without loss (Laura Wolvaardt 12 runs, Brits 1)

Cloudy skies hovered over the venue, with the lights in use. Linsey Smith seemed in better rhythm than in her previous match but bowled a poor ball that Wolvaardt hit hard to the off-side boundary for a boundary.

First Over: South Africa 9-0 (Laura Wolvaardt 8 runs, Brits 0 runs)

Bell opened the bowling with a fresh cherry. Wolvaardt immediately took advantage, driving the first ball with style past cover for four. A subsequent loose ball was cut for another boundary. Bell then tightened her line, yielding only a single off a wide ball.

Match Preview

The pitch is said to be different compared to the previous track in the earlier match. It is described as a surface with red soil, which should offer extra bounce and assistance for fast bowlers.

The two sides have experienced inconsistent form in the competition so far. The English team are considered favourites, however South Africa have the potential of springing a surprise. Past records indicate the English side have won earlier knockout clashes between the sides.

“Roll up your sleeves, this is where it gets messy.” The stakes are high with both sides aim for a spot in the championship match.

Keep following for further developments as the match progresses.