🔗 Share this article

The much-awaited knockout match featuring England and the South African team in the Women’s Cricket World Cup is underway at the Guwahati stadium. The English squad won the toss and chose to field first, aiming to apply early pressure against the South African batting lineup.

Highlights

• Anthems were performed prior to the start, with the Proteas' rousing anthem earning praise.
• Team Lineups were revealed and both sides naming competitive lineups.
• The English team secured the toss and chose to bowl. Skipper NSB emphasized the importance of sticking to their plans.
• Ecclestone is fit to take part despite a bit of pain.

Live Match Updates

7th Over: South Africa 41-0 (Wolvaardt 24 runs, Tazmin Brits 13 runs)

NSB took over the bowling in place of Lauren Bell. Zero fours were conceded, due to quick work in the field from Beaumont near the rope.

6th Over: The Proteas 35 without loss (Wolvaardt 22, Brits 10)

The South African opener, looking in great touch, struck two consecutive boundaries from Smith. A full toss was dispatched through long off, followed by a loose ball through the covers.

Fifth Over: South Africa 27-0 (Laura Wolvaardt 14 runs, Brits 10)

A brief mix-up nearly cost Tazmin Brits a dismissal, however the fielding effort from NSB missed the stumps. Brits then replied with a powerful shot a wide delivery past cover for four. Bell finished the over with a sharp delivery which rose over Brits' bat.

4th Over: The Proteas 21-0 (Wolvaardt 13, Tazmin Brits 6 runs)

Linsey Smith bowled a tidy over. Despite the previous opportunity, reports indicate that England are the best fielding side in this competition.

Third Over: South Africa 19 for no loss (Wolvaardt 12, Tazmin Brits 5)

A possible catch was not taken. Brits hammered a delivery toward Bell, that raced to the boundary.

Second Over: The Proteas 14 without loss (Laura Wolvaardt 12, Tazmin Brits 1)

Cloudy skies hovered over Guwahati, with the lights in use. Linsey Smith seemed in better rhythm compared to earlier games but bowled a poor ball which Wolvaardt punished through the covers for four.

1st Over: The Proteas 9-0 (Laura Wolvaardt 8, Tazmin Brits 0 runs)

Bell started the innings with a fresh cherry. The South African batter immediately took advantage, hitting the first ball elegantly through the covers for four. A subsequent loose ball was slashed for another boundary. Bell then tightened her line, yielding only a single from a wide.

Pre-Match Build-Up

The playing surface is said to be different compared to the previous track in the earlier match. It is described as a surface with red soil, promising more bounce and assistance for the seamers.

Both teams have experienced mixed performances throughout the tournament. The English team are considered favourites, however South Africa have the potential to cause an upset. Past records indicate the English side have emerged victorious in earlier knockout clashes when these teams met.

“Brace yourselves, things are about to get intense.” The pressure is on as both teams aim for a place in the final.

Stay tuned for further developments as the match unfolds.