South Africa Seeks First World Cup Final in Semi-Final Against England in India

South Africa's women's cricket team is preparing for a crucial semi-final match against England in the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, aiming to overcome past semi-final losses to England in 2017 and 2022. Despite a previous heavy defeat where South Africa was bowled out for just 69 runs, the team has shown resilience with a strong winning streak leading up to the match. South African captain Laura Wolvaardt emphasized the importance of calmness and maintaining their current form to secure a historic first final appearance, while England's captain Nat Sciver-Brunt acknowledged South Africa's competitive progress. England, a four-time World Cup winner, has consistently reached the knockout stages and remains confident after finishing second in the group stage. The match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati marks South Africa's third attempt to reach the final, reflecting their ambition to change their history of semi-final heartbreaks. Both teams enter the semi-final with strong performances, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter with England seeking to extend their dominance and South Africa striving for redemption.