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ENG-W vs SA-W match 4 statistical preview: Key stats, records and head to head ahead of Women's World Cup 2025 clash

Akshita Patel

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For match 4 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, England Women will clash with South Africa Women on Friday, October 3. The game will be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati at 3:00 PM IST.

England Women

The English women will be looking to bounce back with confidence. Despite a poor Ashes series followed by a loss to India, changes in the set-up have helped the team move on without carrying too many scars. Amy Jones has taken up a new role as opener and made a strong start, while Nat Sciver-Brunt remains as influential as ever. With the ball, England’s strength has been spin, led by Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith.

South Africa Women

South Africa have played 10 ODI games this year, winning 5 and losing 5 contests. Tazmin Brits has been exceptional with the bat, backed up by consistent contributions from Laura Wolvaardt, Annerie Dercksen, and Marizanne Kapp. In the bowling department, Nonkululeko Mlaba has been in superb form, while Masabata Klaas has played a key supporting role.

ENG-W vs SA-W Head-to-head overview

England Women have faced South Africa Women in a total of 46 WODIs. Out of these, England won 35 contests, while the Proteas settled for 10 victories, as 1 game produced no result.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati pitch report

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is widely regarded as a batting-friendly venue. The surface usually offers good bounce and carry, enabling batters to play their strokes freely, especially during the early part of the innings. 

Fast bowlers can extract some assistance upfront with the new ball due to the pace on offer. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down a little, which brings spinners into the contest. However, overall, it remains a ground that generally favours batters and promises high-scoring encounters.

England Women and South Africa Women probable playing XI

England Women

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

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nondumiso Shangase, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas

Top run scorers in ENG-W vs SA-W ODIs

We are only considering the player from the current squad

Tammy Beaumont - 732 runs

England opener Tammy Beaumont has hammered 732 runs in 13 ODI innings vs South Africa. She maintained an average of 61.00 with 4 hundreds and 3 half-centuries.

Laura Wolvaardt - 677 runs

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has hit 677 runs in 16 ODIs vs England with a 45.13 average and as many as 9 half-centuries. 

Danielle Wyatt-Hodge - 392 runs

Senior batter Danielle Wyatt-Hodge has also scored 392 runs against South Africa Women in 17 ODI innings that she played. Wyatt had an average of 32.66 with 1 century.

Top wicket-takers in ENG-W vs SA-W ODIs

We are only considering the player from the current squad

Marizanne Kapp - 29 wickets

South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has dominated this rivalry with 29 wickets in 20 ODIs. She maintained a 29.89 average, 5.45 economy and also picked up a five-wicket-haul.

Sophie Ecclestone - 19 wickets

England’s star all-rounder Sophie Ecclestone has also picked up 19 wickets against South Africa Women in just 10 ODIs. She has an average of 16.84, 3.38 economy and the best figure of 6/36.

Charlie Dean - 17 wickets

England’s young bowler Charlie Dean has picked 17 wickets in 8 ODI innings against South Africa. She bowled with an average of 21.70 with 4.89 economy and 2 four-wicket-hauls.

ENG-W vs SA-W key stats

England Women key records

  • Amy Jones has been in red-hot form this year, scoring 410 runs in 8 ODI innings at 68.33 average, 91.72 strike rate and 2 hundreds.
  • Sophie Ecclestone has been sensational with the ball, picking up 12 wickets in 6 ODIs played in 2025. She had a 19.83 average with 4.25 economy and a four-wicket-haul.
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt has been another consistent batter for England this year, scoring 396 runs in 9 ODI innings with 49.50 average, 94.96 strike rate and 4 fifties.
  • Danielle Wyatt-Hodge has scored 294 runs in 13 ODIs played in India with 24.50 average and a solitary fifty.
  • Laura Wolvaardt vs Sophie Ecclestone in ODIs: 47 runs, 108 balls, 2 dismissals
  • Danielle Wyatt-Hodge vs Chloe Tryon in ODIs: 74 runs, 66 balls, 1 wicket
  • In India, England Women have played 50 ODIs, winning 20 games while losing 30 contests, which brings down their win/loss ratio to 0.666.

South Africa Women key records

  • Tazmin Brits has been on a roll this year with 643 runs in 9 ODIs at 91.85 average, 94.14 strike rate, 4 hundreds and the highest score of 171*.
  • Nonkululeko Mlaba is Proteas’ highest wicket-taker in 2025 for South Africa Women with 15 wickets in 8 ODIs at 23.20 average, 4.90 economy and a 4-wicket-haul.
  • Marizanne Kapp has been highly successful against England with 29 wickets. Even in Indian conditions, she has scalped 20 wickets in 16 innings with 3.65 economy.
  • Tammy Beaumond vs Marizanne Kapp in ODIs: 140 runs, 165 balls, 5 dismissals
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt vs Masabata Klaas in ODIs: 10 runs, 8 balls, 1 dismissal
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt vs Marizanne Kapp in ODIs: 35 runs, 40 balls, 3 dismissals
  • In India, South Africa Women have played 27 ODIs, winning 11 games while also losing 16, which brings their win/loss ratio to 0.687.

Records that can be broken in ENG-W vs SA-W match 4 of Women’s World Cup 2025

  • Nat Sciver-Brunt (4089) is 10 runs away from becoming the 3rd highest run-scorer for England Women ODIs.
  • Marizanne Kapp (3303) is 14 runs away from becoming 3rd highest run-scorer for South Africa Women ODIs.
  • Sune Luus is 11 runs away from completing 2500 ODI runs.
  • Amy Jones is 61 runs away from completing 2500 ODI runs.
  • Sophia Dunkley is 19 runs away from completing 1000 ODI runs.