Overview:
England have reached the semi-finals four times in Women’s ODI World Cups, with their two victories in 2017 and 2022 both coming against South Africa.
On Wednesday, October 29, England Women (ENG W) will meet South Africa Women (SA W) in the first Semi Final of the Women’s World Cup 2025, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. As the two teams face off for the third time in a semi-final, England enter as the clear favourites
England have reached the semi-finals four times in Women’s ODI World Cups, with their two victories in 2017 and 2022 both coming against South Africa. In 2017, they went on to claim their fourth World Cup title.
South Africa are still trying to break their semi-final jinx, having been eliminated in each of their past three attempts. Their heavy 10-wicket loss to England in the group stage will undoubtedly be a painful reminder as they aim to go further.
England Women vs South Africa Women : ODI head-to-head record
In the 47 ODIs played between England Women and South Africa Women, the former are ahead with 36 wins, while the latter have won 10 matches. One game ended without a result.
| Matches Played | England Women won | South Africa Women won | No Result |
| 47 | 36 | 10 | 1 |
England vs South Africa : Semi-Final Head-to-Head at Women’s ODI World Cup
| Matches Played | England Women won | South Africa Women won |
| 2 | 2 | 0 |
England Women’s Journey in ODI World Cup Semi-Finals
South Africa Women’s Journey in ODI World Cup Semi-Finals
Top Run-Getters
We are taking into account only those players who are part of the current World Cup squad.
| Most Runs | Batters |
| 753 Runs | Tammy Beaumont |
| 682 Runs | Laura Wolvaardt |
| 545 Runs | Heather Knight |
Leading wicket-takers
We are taking into account only those players who are part of the current World Cup squad.
| Most wickets | Bowlers |
| 29 Wickets | Marizanne Kapp |
| 21 Wickets | Sophie Ecclestone |
| 19 Wickets | Charlie Dean |
