England Women vs South Africa Women, 4th Match ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 – Preview & Prediction

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is underway, and Match 4 brings a blockbuster clash between England Women vs South Africa Women.

Both sides are aiming for early momentum in the group stage. England arrive with a strong historical record, while South Africa are eager to prove their consistency against top opposition.

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England Women vs South Africa Women: Match Details

• Date: Friday, 3 October 2025
• Time: 03:00 PM IST
• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India
• Stage: Group stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

England Women vs South Africa Women: Head-to-Head & Historical Context

• England and South Africa have met in over 45 women’s ODIs. England has won around 35 matches, while South Africa has about 10 wins, with one ending without result.
• In ICC tournaments, England have often had the upper hand, but South Africa have gradually closed the gap with more competitive performances.
• Individual records highlight the battle between two star batters:
  • Tammy Beaumont (England): Over 700 runs against South Africa in ODIs at an average above 60, including multiple centuries.
  • Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa): More than 650 runs against England with consistent half-centuries.
• In bowling, Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone have been highly effective against South Africa, while Marizanne Kapp and Nonkululeko Mlaba often trouble England with their variety.

England Women vs South Africa Women: Pitch, Conditions & Strategy

Pitch & Conditions

The Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati usually offers a batting-friendly surface with good bounce and pace.

Seamers may find some movement early on, but as the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play.

The weather in Assam during October can be humid, with a possibility of cloud cover assisting swing bowling.

Strategies

• England Women: Likely to rely on their deep batting order to dominate, while their spin options like Ecclestone and Dean will look to control the middle overs.
• South Africa Women: Their strategy revolves around a strong top-order performance from Wolvaardt and Brits, supported by Kapp’s all-round skills. Their bowlers will need discipline, especially in the powerplay.

Probable Playing XI

England Women

1. Amy Jones (wk)
2. Tammy Beaumont
3. Emma Lamb
4. Nat Sciver-Brunt (c)
5. Sophia Dunkley
6. Danni Wyatt
7. Charlie Dean
8. Sophie Ecclestone
9. Linsey Smith
10. Lauren Filer
11. Lauren Bell

South Africa Women

1. Laura Wolvaardt (c)
2. Tazmin Brits
3. Nondumiso Shangase
4. Sune Luus
5. Marizanne Kapp
6. Sinalo Jafta (wk)
7. Annerie Dercksen
8. Chloe Tryon
9. Tumi Sekhukhune
10. Nonkululeko Mlaba
11. Masabata Klaas

England Women vs South Africa Women: Strengths & Weaknesses

England Women

• Strengths: Strong top order, balanced attack with seam and spin, experienced players in big tournaments.
• Weaknesses: Vulnerable if early wickets fall, reliance on spinners to control the middle overs.

South Africa Women

• Strengths: World-class batters like Wolvaardt and Kapp, quality spin options, and competitive all-rounders.
• Weaknesses: Middle-order inconsistency, pressure handling against top sides.

England Women vs South Africa Women: Match Predictions

England enter this contest as favourites, given their dominant record and squad depth. If they bat first, a 250+ score looks achievable, putting pressure on South Africa.

However, if South Africa’s top order fires, they could push England hard.

• Likely Winner: England Women
• Predicted Margin: England by 5–7 wickets (chasing) or by 100–140 runs (batting first).
• X-Factor Players: Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone for England; Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp for South Africa.

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