ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: England vs South Africa Preview & Key Insights

The England Women vs South Africa Women clash in Guwahati is more than just another group game. It is a battle of two sides filled with form players and match winners. Fans are excited to see two in-form batting lineups and quality bowlers face off. 

Both teams arrive with recent series energy and look ready to dominate. This match could shape the group standings and reveal early title contenders. The spotlight will be on batters who have been piling runs and bowlers who are striking regularly. 

Let us break down everything you must know about this key ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 contest.

Match Overview

• Fixture: England Women vs South Africa Women
• Match: 4th Match (Day/Night)
• Date: October 3, 2025
• Venue: Guwahati, India
• Time: 2:30 PM (PKT)

Recent Form of Both Teams

Momentum plays a huge role in World Cup cricket. Here is how both sides have been performing in their last five ODIs.

England Women Recent Matches

Date	Opponent	Result
July 22, 2025	India Women	Lost by 13 runs
July 19, 2025	India Women	Won by 8 wickets
July 16, 2025	India Women	Lost by 4 wickets
June 07, 2025	West Indies Women	Won by 9 wickets
June 04, 2025	West Indies Women	Won by 143 runs

England has mixed results. They dominated the West Indies but slipped against India. Consistency will be key for them.

South Africa Women Recent Matches

Date	Opponent	Result
Sept 22, 2025	Pakistan Women	Lost by 6 wickets
Sept 19, 2025	Pakistan Women	Won by 25 runs
Sept 16, 2025	Pakistan Women	Won by 8 wickets
June 17, 2025	West Indies Women	Won by 166 runs
June 14, 2025	West Indies Women	Won by 40 runs

South Africa has arrived with stronger momentum. They have won four of their last five matches and looked sharp in both batting and bowling.

Head-to-Head Record

England hold the edge in recent contests.

Date	Winner	Margin
Dec 11, 2024	England	Won by 6 wickets
Dec 08, 2024	England	Won by 6 wickets
Dec 04, 2024	South Africa	Won by 6 wickets
July 18, 2022	England	Won by 109 runs
July 15, 2022	England	Won by 114 runs

England has won four of the last five encounters. South Africa, however, has improved in 2025 and will not be easy to beat.

Batters to Watch

Form players with strong recent stats:

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Amy Jones (ENG)	10	459	76.5	95.03
Nat Sciver-Brunt (ENG)	10	396	44	94.51
Tazmin Brits (SA)	9	643	91.86	94.14
Laura Wolvaardt (SA)	9	348	38.67	74.67

 

Tazmin Brits has been the most consistent batter in world cricket this year. Amy Jones and Sciver-Brunt add strength to England’s middle order while Wolvaardt remains the rock for South Africa.

Bowlers to Watch

Wickets win tournaments. Both sides have bowlers who are in excellent rhythm.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Economy
Sophie Ecclestone (ENG)	7	14	4.0
Linsey Smith (ENG)	4	10	4.71
Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA)	8	15	4.9
Nadine de Klerk (SA)	8	10	5.5

Spin will play a major role on this ground. Ecclestone and Mlaba could decide the contest with their control and breakthroughs.

England Women Squad

Player	Role
Nat Sciver-Brunt (c)	All-rounder
Tammy Beaumont	Opening Batter
Amy Jones	Wicketkeeper Batter
Heather Knight	Middle Order Batter
Sophia Dunkley	Top Order Batter
Alice Capsey	Batting All-rounder
Danni Wyatt-Hodge	Top Order Batter
Emma Lamb	Batting All-rounder
Charlie Dean	Bowling All-rounder
Sophie Ecclestone	Bowler
Linsey Smith	Bowler
Lauren Bell	Bowler
Sarah Glenn	Bowling All-rounder
Lauren Filer	Bowler
Em Arlott	Bowler

South Africa Women Squad

Player	Role
Laura Wolvaardt (c)	Opening Batter
Tazmin Brits	Opening Batter
Marizanne Kapp	All-rounder
Anneke Bosch	Batting All-rounder
Sune Luus	All-rounder
Chloe Tryon	All-rounder
Nadine de Klerk	All-rounder
Annerie Dercksen	All-rounder
Sinalo Jafta	Wicketkeeper
Karabo Meso	Wicketkeeper Batter
Nonkululeko Mlaba	Bowler
Ayabonga Khaka	Bowler
Masabata Klaas	Bowler
Tumi Sekhukhune	Bowler
Nondumiso Shangase	Batting All-rounder

Key Matchups

Top Order Battles

The contest between Wolvaardt and Ecclestone could define the game. South Africa needs their captain to resist England’s spin attack.

Middle Order Firepower

Sciver-Brunt and Kapp are world-class all-rounders. Both can shift momentum with bat or ball.

Spin vs Spin

Guwahati favors spinners. Ecclestone and Mlaba will play huge roles in controlling runs.

Strengths of England Women

• Experienced batting with Beaumont and Knight.
• Spin attack led by Ecclestone.
• Balanced squad with multiple all-rounders.

Strengths of South Africa Women

• In-form top order with Brits and Wolvaardt.
• All-round strength with Kapp, Luus, and Tryon.
• Left-arm spin of Mlaba offers variation.

Match Prediction Insight

England has the stronger head-to-head record. South Africa arrived in form with confidence. Expect a close match that could be decided by spinners.

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What Excitement this match will bring

The England Women vs South Africa Women contest in Guwahati is set to be one of the most exciting early matches of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. England will rely on their experience and spin attack, while South Africa depends on their batting form and all-round strength.  

With top players in excellent touch, this game promises fireworks. The winner of this clash could gain early success in the tournament and build confidence for the bigger matches ahead. 

Fans should prepare for a thrilling evening of world-class cricket.