Match No. 4 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will see England Women take on South Africa Women on October 3 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams will begin their campaigns with this fixture.
England enter the contest as favorites, having beaten South Africa in their last two encounters and winning three of their previous five ODIs. Despite a narrow 13-run loss to India in their last outing, the English team looks strong.
On the other hand, South Africa cannot be written off. Though
they registered a narrow win against Pakistan in their last game, their form before that was impressive, with four straight wins.
ENG W vs SA W Match Details
| Match | England Women vs South Africa Women, Match 4, Women's World Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date & Time | Friday, October 03; 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Star Sports, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is renowned for being a batting-friendly surface. The pitch generally offers good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence, particularly in the early stages of the innings. Fast bowlers may also find some assistance upfront due to the pace on offer. As the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down slightly, bringing spinners into play, though it largely remains favourable for batting throughout the contest.
ENG W vs SA W Head to Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | 46 |
| ENG W Won | 35 |
| SA W Won | 10 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | August 15, 1997 (ENG W Won) |
| Most-recent Fixture | April 19, 2025 (PAK W Won) |
ENG W vs SA W Predicted Playing XIs
England Women (ENG W):
Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell.
South Africa Women (SA W):
Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso (wk), Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune.
ENG W vs SA W Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt has been in decent form of late in the ODIs for India. In the last five games she has played, including the recent practice fixtures, she has batted in all the innings and has amassed 139 runs. She is coming off a seven-run knock against Pakistan Women in the practice game. She will be looking to carry her experience into this tournament.
Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone
The left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone could be a key bowler for England in their opening game. So far, Ecclestone has taken 125 wickets in 75 matches at an economy rate of 3.68. In the warm-up fixtures, she looked in good form. The 26-year-old will be looking to carry the same form in the coming clash.
Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
