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England Women vs South Africa Women Result – 1st Semi-Final

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1st Semi-Final • ICC Women's World Cup

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ENG-W
194/10 (42.3)
South Africa Women cricket team logo
SA-W
319/7 (50)
South Africa Women won by 125 runs
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Player of the match: Laura Wolvaardt

42.3
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Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, Out! Caught by S Luus
42.2
0
Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, no run
42.1
0
Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, no run
End of over 42 (8 runs)
Lauren Bell 9 (12)
Linsey Smith 27 (33)
ENG-W 194/9
Chloe Tryon 8-0-41-0
41.6
4
Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, Four
41.5
0
Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run
41.4
0
Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run
41.3
0
Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run
41.2
0
Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run
41.1
4
Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, Four
End of over 41 (2 runs)
Lauren Bell 1 (6)
Linsey Smith 27 (33)
ENG-W 186/9
Nadine de Klerk 5-1-24-0
40.6
1
Nadine de Klerk to Lauren Bell, 1 run
40.5
0
Nadine de Klerk to Lauren Bell, no run
40.4
0
Nadine de Klerk to Lauren Bell, no run
40.3
0
Nadine de Klerk to Lauren Bell, no run
40.2
1
Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, 1 run
40.1
0
Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, no run
End of over 40 (9 runs)
Lauren Bell 0 (2)
Linsey Smith 26 (31)
ENG-W 184/9
Chloe Tryon 7-0-33-0
39.6
0
Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run
39.5
0
Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run
39.4
1
Chloe Tryon to Linsey Smith, 1 run
39.3
4
Chloe Tryon to Linsey Smith, Four
39.2
0
Chloe Tryon to Linsey Smith, no run
39.1
4
Chloe Tryon to Linsey Smith, Four
End of over 39 (2 runs)
Danielle Wyatt Hodge 34 (31)
Linsey Smith 17 (27)
ENG-W 175/9
Nadine de Klerk 4-1-22-0
38.6
W
Nadine de Klerk to Danielle Wyatt, c (sub TS Sekhukhune) b N de Klerk
38.5
0
Nadine de Klerk to Danielle Wyatt, no run
38.4
1
Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, 1 run

Match Summary

England Women and South Africa Women met in 1st Semi-Final of ICC Women's World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 42.3: Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, Out! Caught by S Luus | 41.6: Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, Four | 41.1: Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, Four. The turning point arrived at 42.3 when Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, Out! Caught by S Luus. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (South Africa Women won by 125 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 42.3: Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, Out! Caught by S Luus
  • 41.6: Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, Four
  • 41.1: Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, Four
  • 39.3: Chloe Tryon to Linsey Smith, Four
  • 39.1: Chloe Tryon to Linsey Smith, Four
  • 38.6: Nadine de Klerk to Danielle Wyatt, c (sub TS Sekhukhune) b N de Klerk

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 42.3 when Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, Out! Caught by S Luus. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

South Africa Women won by 125 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 42.3: Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, Out! Caught by S Luus. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

42.3 W Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, Out! Caught by S Luus

42.2 0 Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, no run

42.1 0 Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, no run

End of over 42 (8 runs)
Lauren Bell 9 (12)
Linsey Smith 27 (33)
ENG-W 194/9
Chloe Tryon 8-0-41-0

41.6 4 Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, Four

41.5 0 Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run

41.4 0 Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run

41.3 0 Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run

41.2 0 Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run

41.1 4 Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, Four

End of over 41 (2 runs)
Lauren Bell 1 (6)
Linsey Smith 27 (33)
ENG-W 186/9
Nadine de Klerk 5-1-24-0

40.6 1 Nadine de Klerk to Lauren Bell, 1 run

40.5 0 Nadine de Klerk to Lauren Bell, no run

40.4 0 Nadine de Klerk to Lauren Bell, no run

40.3 0 Nadine de Klerk to Lauren Bell, no run

40.2 1 Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, 1 run

40.1 0 Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, no run

End of over 40 (9 runs)
Lauren Bell 0 (2)
Linsey Smith 26 (31)
ENG-W 184/9
Chloe Tryon 7-0-33-0

39.6 0 Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run

39.5 0 Chloe Tryon to Lauren Bell, no run

39.4 1 Chloe Tryon to Linsey Smith, 1 run

39.3 4 Chloe Tryon to Linsey Smith, Four

39.2 0 Chloe Tryon to Linsey Smith, no run

39.1 4 Chloe Tryon to Linsey Smith, Four

End of over 39 (2 runs)
Danielle Wyatt Hodge 34 (31)
Linsey Smith 17 (27)
ENG-W 175/9
Nadine de Klerk 4-1-22-0

38.6 W Nadine de Klerk to Danielle Wyatt, c (sub TS Sekhukhune) b N de Klerk

38.5 0 Nadine de Klerk to Danielle Wyatt, no run

38.4 1 Nadine de Klerk to Linsey Smith, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England Women vs South Africa Women 1st Semi-Final match?
South Africa Women won by 125 runs.

What is the England Women vs South Africa Women 1st Semi-Final?
England Women vs South Africa Women is the 1st Semi-Final of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch England Women vs South Africa Women live score?
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Tournament: ICC Women's World Cup