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South Africa Women vs England Women: Latest Scores & Results

Freddie George Cooper Morgan • 2026-05-22 • Reviewed by Maya Thompson

When South Africa Women stepped onto the Guwahati field for the 2025 ICC World Cup semi-final, they carried more than just a bat — they carried the weight of six previous losses to England in knockout matches. A record partnership and a devastating bowling spell turned history upside down, propelling them to their first-ever World Cup final.

Latest ODI result (2025 World Cup Semi-Final): South Africa Women won by 125 runs ·
Latest T20I result: England Women won by 10 wickets ·
2022 ODI Series result: England Women won 3-0

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact date of the most recent T20I is not listed in official match summaries
  • Next scheduled fixture between these teams is not confirmed
  • England Women won the most recent T20I by 10 wickets — exact date not published in sourced materials
3Timeline signal
  • 2022: England win ODI series 3-0 at home
  • April 2025: South Africa reach first-ever ICC World Cup final after semi-final win
4What’s next
  • South Africa Women play in the World Cup final (opponent TBD)
  • England Women will review their early batting collapse and rebuild for upcoming bilateral series

Five key facts from the recent matches, one pattern: South Africa’s batting depth in the semi-final outclassed England’s experienced lineup.

Label Value
Most recent ODI 2025 World Cup Semi-Final – South Africa Women won by 125 runs
Most recent T20I England Women won by 10 wickets
2022 ODI Series Result England Women won 3-0
Top scorer in Semi-Final Laura Wolvaardt 169*
Best bowler in Semi-Final Marizanne Kapp 5/20
England top scorer (Semi-Final) Nat Sciver-Brunt 64 (ESPNcricinfo Africa (sports media))
Venue Guwahati, 29 October 2025 (ESPNcricinfo Africa)
First ICC World Cup Final for SA Women Confirmed by ICC (ICC)

What is the scorecard for South Africa Women vs England Women?

Latest ODI scorecard

  • South Africa Women 319/7 (50 overs): Laura Wolvaardt 169*, Marizanne Kapp 75; Linsey Smith 2/57 (ICC match page (official))
  • England Women 194 all out (42.3 overs): Nat Sciver-Brunt 64, Alice Capsey 50; Marizanne Kapp 5/20, Ayabonga Khaka 3/45 (ESPNcricinfo Africa)

Latest T20I scorecard

  • England Women won by 10 wickets (match date not officially specified in available summaries). South Africa Women posted a modest total; England chased without loss. Detailed figures not published in the research sources.

The implication: the semi-final scorecard reveals a massive gap on the day — South Africa’s 319 is the highest total ever posted against England in a Women’s World Cup knockout, and England’s reply collapsed after losing both openers for ducks.

Where can I find live score and updates for South Africa Women vs England Women?

Official live score platforms

  • ICC website — official match centre for all ICC tournaments (ICC match page)
  • ESPNcricinfo — ball-by-ball commentary, full scorecards (ESPNcricinfo Africa)
  • Cricbuzz — mobile-friendly live scores and alerts
  • Sky Sports — live broadcast partner in the UK (Sky Sports (UK broadcaster))

Mobile apps for live cricket updates

  • ICC app, ESPNcricinfo app, and Cricbuzz app provide real-time push notifications during matches.

What this means: fans have multiple reliable channels, but the ICC website remains the single source of truth for official scorecards and playing conditions.

What are the highlights of South Africa Women vs England Women?

Highlights of the 2025 World Cup Semi-Final

  • South Africa’s innings featured a 225-run partnership between Laura Wolvaardt (169) and Marizanne Kapp (75) — the highest second-wicket stand in Women’s World Cup history. (ECB highlights)
  • Kapp then took 5/20, dismantling England’s top order. (ICC video)
  • England’s reply: Nat Sciver-Brunt (64) and Alice Capsey (50) fought back, but the early loss of Tammy Beaumont (0) and Heather Knight (0) proved fatal. (ESPNcricinfo Africa)

Where to watch highlights

  • JioHotstar (Indian subcontinent) — official streaming partner
  • ICC website — free match highlights available globally (ICC)
  • ECB YouTube channel — England-specific cut of the semi-final (ECB)

The pattern: both teams produced match-changing moments, but Wolvaardt’s century and Kapp’s all-round performance defined the result. For England, the lack of early stability in the semi-final stands in stark contrast to their 2022 ODI series dominance.

What is the head-to-head record in ODIs and T20Is?

Two formats, five years of data — and the balance has shifted sharply.

Format Most recent result 2022 series result Key trend
ODI SA win by 125 runs (2025 World Cup SF) England win 3-0 South Africa peaked when it mattered most
T20I England win by 10 wickets No series data in research England remain strong in shortest format
Overall (limited research) 1 win each in most recent encounters Head-to-head is tightly contested
  • England won the 2022 ODI series 3-0 on home soil, with wins at Worcester, Bristol, and Canterbury. (ESPNcricinfo (series hub))
  • The 2025 semi-final was South Africa’s first ODI win over England in three attempts.

The trade-off: England’s historical edge in bilateral series is real, but South Africa proved that a single knockout performance can rewrite the narrative, especially on a subcontinental surface that suited their spinners.

What is the result of the most recent match?

Last ODI result

  • South Africa Women won by 125 runs — 29 October 2025, Guwahati. South Africa posted 319/7; England were bowled out for 194 in 42.3 overs. (ICC match page)

Last T20I result

  • England Women won by 10 wickets — date not precisely available in match summaries. England chased without losing a wicket, suggesting a dominant bowling and batting display.

Why this matters: the two most recent matches show a split — each team winning convincingly in their preferred format. For South Africa, the ODI win in the semi-final broke a pattern of knockout heartbreak. For England, the T20I win confirms they remain a force in the shortest format, but the semi-final defeat exposes frailties against high-quality pace bowling.

The upshot

Laura Wolvaardt’s 169-run innings in the semi-final is not just a personal milestone — it’s the highest individual score by any player in a Women’s World Cup semi-final. For England, the collapse to 2 for 2 inside the first over highlights a vulnerability that experienced bowling attacks will continue to exploit.

Timeline of recent South Africa Women vs England Women matches

  • 2022 ODI Series: South Africa Women toured England; England won the three-match series 3-0. Series highlights included centuries from Tammy Beaumont and Nat Sciver-Brunt. (ESPNcricinfo)
  • 29 October 2025: ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Semi-Final at Guwahati. South Africa Women beat England Women by 125 runs, reaching their first-ever World Cup final. (ICC match page, ECB)
  • T20I (date unspecified): England Women beat South Africa Women by 10 wickets. Exact date not available from published match summaries.

The timeline shows a rapid shift in competitive balance: England dominated ODIs in 2022, but South Africa’s semi-final victory signals a changing of the guard in high-stakes matches.

What we know and what remains uncertain

Confirmed facts

  • South Africa Women won the 2025 World Cup Semi-Final by 125 runs (ICC)
  • Laura Wolvaardt scored 169 runs in that match (ECB)
  • Marizanne Kapp took 5 wickets for 20 runs (ICC match page)
  • England won the 2022 ODI series 3-0 (ESPNcricinfo)
  • South Africa qualified for their first ICC Women’s World Cup Final (ICC)

What’s unclear

  • Exact date of the T20I match (not published in the sourced videos or match pages)
  • Next scheduled fixture between South Africa Women and England Women
  • Complete bowling figures for the T20I (not available in research sources)
  • England won the most recent T20I by 10 wickets — date and full details remain unconfirmed in published match summaries

“Dominant South Africa punch ticket to the final — a comprehensive 125-run victory underpinned by Wolvaardt’s masterclass and Kapp’s five-wicket haul.”

— ICC match highlight summary (ICC (tournament organisers))

“Wolvaardt and Kapp guide South Africa past England and into the final — a record partnership that turned the semi-final decisively in South Africa’s favour.”

— ECB highlights page (ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board))

What to watch

England’s early batting collapse in the semi-final — losing both openers for ducks inside the first over — is a pattern that South Africa’s pace attack will try to repeat in future encounters. For England, shoring up the top order against quality swing bowling is priority number one.

The 2025 semi-final result does more than send South Africa to their first World Cup final — it rewrites the competitive hierarchy between these two sides. For South Africa, the blueprint is clear: build big partnerships and let the fast bowlers attack the stumps. For England, the challenge is just as clear: fix the top-order fragility that has now cost them in back-to-back major tournaments, or risk falling behind in the next cycle.

This dominance was most recently underscored by a comprehensive semi-final victory that eliminated England from the 2025 World Cup.

Frequently asked questions

How can I watch South Africa Women vs England Women matches online?

Live coverage is available on Sky Sports (UK), ICC website, and JioHotstar (India). Free highlights are posted on the ICC and ECB YouTube channels after each match.

What formats are played between South Africa Women and England Women?

They play One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Test matches between the two sides are rare; the most recent was in 2003.

Who holds the record for most runs in SA-W vs ENG-W ODIs?

Tammy Beaumont (England) holds the record for most ODI runs in head-to-head matches, with over 500 runs across bilateral series and World Cup games. (ESPNcricinfo (cricket statistics))

Where can I buy tickets for upcoming matches?

Tickets for bilateral series are sold through the home board’s website (e.g., ECB for England matches, Cricket South Africa for home games). For ICC tournaments, tickets are sold via the ICC website.

Are there any upcoming tours between England and South Africa Women?

No confirmed tours are publicly scheduled as of November 2025. The next ICC event involving both teams is the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.

What is the recent form of both teams?

South Africa have won 4 of their last 6 ODIs, including the semi-final. England have won 3 of their last 5 T20Is but lost their most important ODI. (Based on match data from ICC (official rankings).)

Which venue hosted the 2025 World Cup Semi-Final between these teams?

Guwahati, India, on 29 October 2025. (ESPNcricinfo Africa)

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