England and South Africa gear up for Match Number 4 of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 3, 2025. The match is set to be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. England have fared well against South Africa in the history of the Women’s World Cup. Out of 8 meetings, England own a 6-2 win-loss record.

South Africa will enter the tournament on the back of a good run in WODIs. England have seen their leadership group go under a change after the Women’s Ashes. Under Charlotte Edwards and captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt, England have played two series, winning against West Indies and losing to India.

The Women’s ODI World Cup is an 8-team tournament with all sides playing against one another. The top 4 teams from this 8-team table will make it to the semis.

For England, this is a World Cup they will be keen to win after the heartbreak of losing the 2022 final against Australia. Before that, England won the 2017 event. Notably, England are 4-time World Cup winners and four-time runners-up as well. South Africa would want to reach their maiden World Cup final. In their past two World Cups, they reached the semis before losing.

England squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell, Em Arlott, Sarah Glenn, Alice Capsey, Emma Lamb.

South Africa squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anerie Dercksen, Marzanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, We have Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Not thanks Khaka, Not.

In terms of the H2H record, England and South Africa have faced each other 46 times. England have won 35 matches to South Africa’s 10. One match didn’t have a result.

England probable XI for the match against South Africa

Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell.

South Africa probable XI for the match against England

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, We have Jaftta (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Nondalume Shangase, Not thanks Khaka.

The Women’s ODI World Cup 4th encounter will start at 3:00pm IST on October 3 in Guwahati.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati & Key Details of the Stadium

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, is located in North East India. Established in 2012, the stadium can host around 40000 people. On November 4, 2012, the East Zone Senior Women’s Inter-State One-Day Championship match between Assam and Odisha became the first match to be played at the ground. In October 2017, the stadium hosted its first T20I match between India and Australia (men’s).

In March 2019, the ground hosted Women’s International Cricket for the first time with India taking on England in a three-match T20I series. England won the series 3-0.

The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s World Cup 2025 opener was for the first time, the stadium hosted a Women’s ODI match. The England vs South Africa clash will be the 2nd WODI at this venue.

What is the Pitch like at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati?

The match is set to witness a fresh pitch being used for the game. One can expect spin to come into play as the game goes on, as was the case during the India vs Sri Lanka contest. Overall, this will be a batting friendly surface here in Guwahati. The pitch here tends to offer good bounce and carry early on which means both pacers and batters are in the contest. As the innings progresses, there may be slight variation, but not much deterioration, keeping batters interested. Spinners may get into the game during middle overs, especially with slower balls and bowling in right channels

Key Stats & Records at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

The first and only WODI played here between India and Sri Lanka during this tournament saw Harmanpreet Kaur’s side score 269/8 in 47 overs. India then defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs via DLS method. Sri Lanka scored 211/10 in 45.4 overs.

The highest total at this venue in Women’s T20Is have been recorded by England, who scored 160/4. India Women have the lowest score (111/8).

In Men’s ODI, India have posted 373/7 versus Sri Lanka in 2023. The lowest ODI score here is by Sri Lanka (306/8).

All 4 innings from the two Men’s ODIs here saw scores being 300-plus.

Virat Kohli owns 253 ODI runs here from 2 matches. Rohit Sharma is next with 235. Yuzvendra Chahal has 4 ODI wickets here with Umran Malik taking three.

As per Sponnethe average run rate for teams batting first here in ODIs (Men) read over 6.5-plus for sides batting first and 6-plus for teams batting 2nd.

ENG vs SA: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?

According to the weather forecast, the match day could witness showers with the IMD issuing thunderstorm alerts. However, a washout isn’t on the cards. We might see a reduced contest if the rain is persistent.

ENG vs SA: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?

All things considered, Guwahati is likely to offer a good batting wicket with some assistance for spin in the middle overs. England Women will probably be slight favourites given their pedigree and experience. South Africa should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.

FAQs – Pitch Report for Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

What is the pitch report for Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

The match is set to witness a fresh pitch being used for the game. One can expect spin to come into play as the game goes on, as was the case during the India vs Sri Lanka contest. Overall, this will be a batting friendly surface here in Guwahati. The pitch here tends to offer good bounce and carry early on which means both pacers and batters are in the contest. As the innings progresses, there may be slight variation, but not much deterioration, keeping batters interested. Spinners may get into the game during middle overs, especially with slower balls and bowling in right channels

What is ENG and SA’s record at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati?

This will be the 2nd Women’s ODI match to be played at this venue. Both England and South Africa will play for the first time here.