Delhi: South Africa created history by defeating England by 125 runs in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. With this victory, South Africa entered the World Cup final for the first time. Captain Laura Woolwardt’s charismatic innings of 169 runs and Marizanne Cap’s lethal bowling completely defeated England. Batting first, South Africa made a huge score of 319/7. In reply, the England team collapsed for 194 runs in 42.3 overs.

Brief Scorecard – South Africa vs England, Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final, October 29

South Africa women’s team: 319/7 (50 overs)
(Laura Woolwardt – 169 runs, Tazmin Britts – 45 runs, Marizanne Kapp – 42 runs; Sophie Ecclestone – 4/44, Lauren Bell – 2/55)

England women’s team: 194/10 (42.3 overs)
(Nate Sciver-Brunt – 64 runs, Alice Capsey – 50 runs; Marizanne Kapp – 5/20, Nadine de Klerk – 2/24)

South Africa won the match by 125 runs.

key moment of the match

The turning point of the match came when Marizanne Cap wreaked havoc at the beginning of England’s innings. He completely destroyed England’s top order in his very first three overs. Two double wicket-maiden overs pushed England on the back foot. Earlier, captain Laura Woolwardt put South Africa in a strong position by scoring 169 runs in 143 balls. Woolwardt and Cap’s brilliant performance dashed England’s hopes and took South Africa to a historic final.

player of the match

South African captain Laura Woolwardt was chosen player of the match. He played a historic inning of 169 runs in 143 balls, which included 20 fours and 4 sixes. His innings became the biggest individual innings in South Africa’s World Cup history.

FAQs – Tomorrow’s South Africa vs England Match Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final

Question 1: Who won the South Africa vs England Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final tomorrow?
A1: South Africa defeated England by 125 runs and made it to the final.

Question 2: Who was the best player of the match?
A2: Laura Woolwardt was chosen player of the match. He played a brilliant captaincy inning of 169 runs.

Question 3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3:
South Africa: 319/7 (Laura Woolwardt 169 runs, Sophie Ecclestone 4 wickets)
England: 194/10 (Nat Sciver-Brunt 64 runs, Marizanne Cap 5 wickets)