Match 4 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will see England Women (ENG-W) take on South Africa Women (SA-W) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on Friday, October 3, at 3:00 PM IST. This match will be the first game for both sides in their campaign, making it a critical first fixture.

England comes into the match as slight favorites, they won their last two matches against South Africa and three out of the last five ODIs overall. Even after losing their last warm-up match to India by a narrow 13-runs, the team is well-balanced and will be keen to get off to a good start.

South Africa should not be underestimated. They come into the match after a close win against Pakistan, but they are on a four-match winning streak regardless. With experienced names such as Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt and Chloe Tryon, the Proteas will formulate a plan against England and aim for a winnable start to their campaign.

ENG-W vs SA-W: Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)

England Women have enjoyed a dominant record over South Africa Women in ODIs.

• Matches Played: 46
• England W Won: 35
• South Africa W Won: 10
• No Result: 1

ENG-W vs SA-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The Barsapara surface has seen a mix of high-scoring games and collapses, with chasing teams and defending sides sharing equal success.

• Total matches: 4
• Matches won batting first: 2
• Matches won bowling first: 2
• Average score for the first innings: 253
• Average score for the second innings: 223
• Highest total: 373/7 (50 overs) by IND vs SL
• Lowest total: 50/10 (30.4 overs) by ENG-W vs IND-W
• Highest successful run chase: 326/2 (42.1 overs) by IND vs WI
• Lowest total defended: 373/7 (50 overs) by IND vs SL

See Also: Top 3 reasons why Pakistan-W lost to Bangladesh-W in the Women's World Cup 2025 match 3

ENG-W vs SA-W: Predicted Playing XIs

England Women (ENG-W): 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 (SA-W): Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso (wk), Masabata Klaas, Tumi Sekhukhune

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of three matches, the points table looks like this.