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England Women vs South Africa Women Result – 2nd Semi-Final

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

2nd Semi-Final • ICC Women's T20 World Cup

England Women cricket team logo
ENG-W
158/8 (20)
South Africa Women cricket team logo
SA-W
164/4 (20)
South Africa Women won by 6 runs
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Player of the match: Tazmin Brits

End of over 20 (6 runs)
Sarah Glenn 8 (6)
Charlotte Dean 1 (1)
ENG-W 158/8
Shabnim Ismail 4-3-27-0
19.6
2
Shabnim Ismail to Sarah Glenn, 2 runs
19.5
2
Shabnim Ismail to Sarah Glenn, 2 runs
19.4
1
Shabnim Ismail to Charlie Dean, 1 run
19.3
W
Shabnim Ismail to Heather Knight, Bowled!
19.2
0
Shabnim Ismail to Heather Knight, no run
19.1
1
Shabnim Ismail to Sarah Glenn, 1 run
End of over 19 (12 runs)
Sarah Glenn 3 (3)
Heather Knight 31 (23)
ENG-W 152/7
Marizanne Kapp 4-0-38-0
18.6
1
Marizanne Kapp to Sarah Glenn, 1 run
18.5
2
Marizanne Kapp to Sarah Glenn, 2 runs
18.4
1
Marizanne Kapp to Heather Knight, 1 run
18.3
6
Marizanne Kapp to Heather Knight, Six
18.2
1b
Marizanne Kapp to Sarah Glenn, 1 bye
18.1
1
Marizanne Kapp to Heather Knight, 1 run
End of over 18 (3 runs)
Katherine Brunt 0 (1)
Heather Knight 23 (20)
ENG-W 140/7
Ayabonga Khaka 4-4-29-0
17.6
W
Ayabonga Khaka to Katherine Brunt, lbw!
17.5
W
Ayabonga Khaka to Sophie Ecclestone, Out! Caught by Anneke Bosch
17.4
1
Ayabonga Khaka to Heather Knight, 1 run
17.3
0
Ayabonga Khaka to Heather Knight, no run
17.3
Wd
Ayabonga Khaka to Heather Knight, 1 wide
17.2
1
Ayabonga Khaka to Sophie Ecclestone, 1 run
17.1
W
Ayabonga Khaka to Amy Jones, Out! Caught by Anneke Bosch
End of over 17 (6 runs)
Amy Jones 2 (2)
Heather Knight 22 (18)
ENG-W 137/4
Nadine de Klerk 4-1-17-0
16.6
1
Nadine de Klerk to Amy Jones, 1 run
16.5
1
Nadine de Klerk to Heather Knight, 1 run
16.4
2
Nadine de Klerk to Heather Knight, 2 runs
16.3
1
Nadine de Klerk to Amy Jones, 1 run
16.2
W
Nadine de Klerk to Natalie Sciver, Out! Caught by T Brits

Match Summary

England Women and South Africa Women met in 2nd Semi-Final of ICC Women's T20 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: 19.3: Shabnim Ismail to Heather Knight, Bowled! | 18.3: Marizanne Kapp to Heather Knight, Six | 17.6: Ayabonga Khaka to Katherine Brunt, lbw!. The turning point arrived at 19.3 when Shabnim Ismail to Heather Knight, Bowled!. 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 6 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

  • 19.3: Shabnim Ismail to Heather Knight, Bowled!
  • 18.3: Marizanne Kapp to Heather Knight, Six
  • 17.6: Ayabonga Khaka to Katherine Brunt, lbw!
  • 17.5: Ayabonga Khaka to Sophie Ecclestone, Out! Caught by Anneke Bosch
  • 17.1: Ayabonga Khaka to Amy Jones, Out! Caught by Anneke Bosch
  • 16.2: Nadine de Klerk to Natalie Sciver, Out! Caught by T Brits

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.3 when Shabnim Ismail to Heather Knight, Bowled!. 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 6 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.3: Shabnim Ismail to Heather Knight, Bowled!. 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

End of over 20 (6 runs)
Sarah Glenn 8 (6)
Charlotte Dean 1 (1)
ENG-W 158/8
Shabnim Ismail 4-3-27-0

19.6 2 Shabnim Ismail to Sarah Glenn, 2 runs

19.5 2 Shabnim Ismail to Sarah Glenn, 2 runs

19.4 1 Shabnim Ismail to Charlie Dean, 1 run

19.3 W Shabnim Ismail to Heather Knight, Bowled!

19.2 0 Shabnim Ismail to Heather Knight, no run

19.1 1 Shabnim Ismail to Sarah Glenn, 1 run

End of over 19 (12 runs)
Sarah Glenn 3 (3)
Heather Knight 31 (23)
ENG-W 152/7
Marizanne Kapp 4-0-38-0

18.6 1 Marizanne Kapp to Sarah Glenn, 1 run

18.5 2 Marizanne Kapp to Sarah Glenn, 2 runs

18.4 1 Marizanne Kapp to Heather Knight, 1 run

18.3 6 Marizanne Kapp to Heather Knight, Six

18.2 1b Marizanne Kapp to Sarah Glenn, 1 bye

18.1 1 Marizanne Kapp to Heather Knight, 1 run

End of over 18 (3 runs)
Katherine Brunt 0 (1)
Heather Knight 23 (20)
ENG-W 140/7
Ayabonga Khaka 4-4-29-0

17.6 W Ayabonga Khaka to Katherine Brunt, lbw!

17.5 W Ayabonga Khaka to Sophie Ecclestone, Out! Caught by Anneke Bosch

17.4 1 Ayabonga Khaka to Heather Knight, 1 run

17.3 0 Ayabonga Khaka to Heather Knight, no run

17.3 Wd Ayabonga Khaka to Heather Knight, 1 wide

17.2 1 Ayabonga Khaka to Sophie Ecclestone, 1 run

17.1 W Ayabonga Khaka to Amy Jones, Out! Caught by Anneke Bosch

End of over 17 (6 runs)
Amy Jones 2 (2)
Heather Knight 22 (18)
ENG-W 137/4
Nadine de Klerk 4-1-17-0

16.6 1 Nadine de Klerk to Amy Jones, 1 run

16.5 1 Nadine de Klerk to Heather Knight, 1 run

16.4 2 Nadine de Klerk to Heather Knight, 2 runs

16.3 1 Nadine de Klerk to Amy Jones, 1 run

16.2 W Nadine de Klerk to Natalie Sciver, Out! Caught by T Brits

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England Women vs South Africa Women 2nd Semi-Final match?
South Africa Women won by 6 runs.

What is the England Women vs South Africa Women 2nd Semi-Final?
England Women vs South Africa Women is the 2nd Semi-Final of the 2023 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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