England are aiming to make their third straight final in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup when they take on South Africa in the semifinal on Wednesday.
It is a repeat of the their tournament opener, when England dismissed South Africa for just 69. Dominant wins in the group stages saw Charlotte Edward's side finish second in the standings.
South Africa, meanwhile, have clawed their way back since the shaky start, winning four of their last five to grab third place. The Proteas are still chasing their first-ever World Cup final appearance, so they’ll need their pace attack to fire early to have any shot at upsetting the tournament heavyweights.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
England vs. South Africa live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Women's World Cup match in Australia:
- TV Channel: N/A
- Live Stream: Amazon Prime
Fans in Australia will be able to watch this game for free with Amazon Prime Video. Viewers can sign in to their free Amazon account and stream the matches.
What time does England vs. South Africa match start?
This Women's World Cup semifinal takes place at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, India, and starts on Wednesday, October 29, at 3:00 p.m. Local time (IST).
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Wed, Oct. 29 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Wed, Oct. 29 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Wed, Oct. 29 | 5:30 p.m. |
England vs. South Africa predicted lineups, team news
Nat Sciver-Brunt continues to lead a balanced side featuring four specialist spinners.
Sophie Ecclestone’s fitness remains the main concern after a minor shoulder injury, with Sarah Glenn ready to step in if needed. Danni Wyatt-Hodge is expected to retain her spot ahead of Emma Lamb.
England predicted XI: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
South Africa, led by Laura Wolvaardt, are unlikely to make major changes despite their loss to Australia.
They may consider bringing back spinner Nondumiso Shangase to complement a strong attack featuring Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, and Shabnim Ismail.
South Africa predicted XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule
Here's the complete fixture schedule for the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025:
| Match | Venue | Results/ Time (AEDT) |
| India Women vs. Sri Lanka Women | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | IND won by 59 runs (D/L method) |
| Australia Women vs. New Zealand Women | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | AUS won by 89 runs |
| Bangladesh Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | BAN won by 7 wickets |
| England Women vs. South Africa Women | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | ENG won by 10 wickets |
| Sri Lanka Women vs. Australia Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Match abandoned |
| India Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | IND won by 88 runs |
| New Zealand Women vs. South Africa Women | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | SA won by 6 wickets |
| England Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | ENG won by 4 wickets |
| Australia Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | AUS won by 107 runs |
| India Women vs. South Africa Women | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam | SA won by 3 wickets |
| New Zealand Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | NZ won by 100 runs |
| England Women vs. Sri Lanka Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | ENG won by 89 runs |
| India Women vs. Australia Women | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam | AUS won by 3 wickets |
| South Africa Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam | SA won by 3 wickets |
| Sri Lanka Women vs. New Zealand Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Match abandoned |
| England Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Match abandoned |
| Australia Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam | AUS won by 10 wickets |
| Sri Lanka Women vs. South Africa Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | SA won by 10 wickets (D/L method) |
| New Zealand Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Match abandoned |
| India Women vs. England Women | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | ENG won by 4 runs |
| Sri Lanka Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | SL won by 7 runs |
| South Africa Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | SA won by 150 runs (D/L method) |
| Australia Women vs. England Women | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | AUS won by 6 wickets |
| India Women vs. New Zealand Women | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | IND won by 53 runs (D/L method) |
| Sri Lanka Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Match abandoned |
| Australia Women vs. South Africa Women | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | AUS won by 7 wickets |
| England Women vs. New Zealand Women | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam | ENG won by 8 wickets |
| India Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Match abandoned |
| 1st Semi-final | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | Oct. 29 (8:30 p.m.) |
| 2nd Semi-final | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Oct. 30 (8:30 p.m.) |
| Final | TBC | Nov. 2 (8:30 p.m.) |