The fourth match of the series between England Women and South Africa Women is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 03, at Baraspara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Both teams will be looking for an early tournament win, and with quality sixes, interesting match-ups, and high-performing stars, this could be one of the most notable matches.
In this article, Indibet can give a preview of the match, predictions, key players, and suggestions for the ENG W vs SA W 4th Match.
England Women vs South Africa Women Match Details
| Category | Details |
| Match | ENGW vs RSAW, 4th Match, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Date | Friday, October 03, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| England Women’s Squad | Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge |
| Bench | Not listed |
| Support Staff | Not listed |
| Stadium | Barsapara Cricket Stadium |
| City | Guwahati |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Ends | Media End, Pavilion End |
| Hosts to | Assam |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV | Star Sports Network |
ENG W vs SA W Match Preview
England Women come into this match with a favorable record in recent tournaments. With many of their best batsmen getting good color, plus some valuable experience brought by their all-rounders with great past performances, they will look to exert their authority at the start of the match.
In contrast, South African women have built a reputation for causing great upsets in women’s cricket. They have a solid pace attack and dangerous middle-order batsmen that can make it a tight match against any team.
The Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati sees reasonably balanced conditions for batting and bowling during the match. The pitch is likely to favour the spinners in the second innings, which it does, and will make the toss very important.
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England Women: Team News and Players to Watch
- Heather Knight (Captain): A steady performer and astute tactician.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt: One of the world’s best all-rounders, she can change the game with bat or ball.
- Sophie Ecclestone: The number one T20I bowler, crucial to restricting runs during the middle overs.
- Danielle Wyatt: Noted for her explosive power plays.
South Africa Women: Team News and Players to Watch
- Laura Wolvaardt (Captain): A classy opener and the spine of South Africa’s batting.
- Marizanne Kapp: A world-class all-rounder able to change matches with bat or ball.
- Shabnim Ismail: One of the women’s quickest bowlers and a threat with the new ball.
- Chloe Tryon: A destructive hitter who can increase the rate quickly during the middle overs.
Key Battles to Watch
- Nat Sciver-Brunt and Marizanne Kapp go head-to-head – Two of the leading all-rounders.
- Laura Wolvaardt vs Sophie Ecclestone – A top-order clash of talent and tactics.
- Shabnim Ismail vs Danielle Wyatt – Will Ismail’s pace be able to slow Wyatt’s explosive starts?
Pitch Report: Baraspara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
The pitch at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium usually favors batters early in the innings, while the spinners tend to get into the game later on. Teams setting a target have tended to have the upper hand here, and the toss will be vital in the match. Anything around 150 – 160 runs could prove to be competitive.
Match Prediction: Who Will Win ENG W vs SA W?
Taking into account recent performance and head-to-head statistics, England Women begin this match as the favorites; they seem to possess the batting depth and pack a spin attack to give them an upper hand.
If South Africa Women’s bowlers are able to make an early breakthrough, however, then the tide may turn in that direction. Expect a fascinating contest that may go to the last few balls.
Indibet’s Prediction – England Women to win in a close contest.
Players to Watch Out For
- Top Pick: Nat Sciver-Brunt (ENG W)
- Key Batter: Laura Wolvaardt (SA W)
- Impact Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone (ENG W)
- Game-Changer: Marizanne Kapp (SA W)
Conclusion
The 4th match of the England Women vs South Africa Women series at Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on October 03 will be an exciting match. Expect to see top-quality cricket, with players such as Laura Wolvaardt, Heather Knight, Marizanne Kapp, and Nat Sciver-Brunt.
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