Much anticipated ICC Women’s World Cup 202nd Semi FinalScorpio took center stage at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on 29 October 2025 South African women against Women of England. South Africa posted a challenging total of 319/7 in their allotted 50 overs thanks to some superbly commanding innings by their captain Laura Wolvaardt Who smashed 169 runs. The Proteas showed resilience and skill with the bat backed by impressive contributions Compensation Brits (45) and Marizanne Kapp 42. 42. the stage was set for a tough chase for the English side who faced a tough target of 320 runs to secure their place in the final.
Marizanne Kapp’s explosive bowling performance gets Heather Knight and Amy Jones out early
South African all-rounder KAPP made an electric impact at the start of England’s innings, a surprising double-wicket maiden as the England camp resumed. First, KAPP dismantled England’s top order by smashing England’s stumps Amy Jones and Heather Knight in quick succession.
Amy Jones hit a full delivery outside the off stump waiting to go away and Kapp’s mastery of the stump bowling. Jones departed for a duck without scoring. Moments later, Kapp clipped a delivery in the off-stump where Knight negotiated the right footwork. Adding another golden duck to England’s woes, he chopped it to stumps.
This tight and cutting spell ruled South Africa early in the chase as England were suddenly 0/2 again in the opening frame. Kapp’s precision and ability to take advantage of pitch conditions proved his worth at this crucial stage of the world cup.
Here is the video:
2 wickets in 1 over 2 overs
This is Marizanne Kapp for you
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England’s bucket starts in a tough chase
England’s innings never quite recovered from the early blow by KAPP. Chasing a tough target of 320, the English bowlers found themselves well behind the required run rate despite some efforts to stop the innings. By the 14th over, England stood at 59 for 3, including key touches cheap Tammy Beaumont. Nat increases and Alice Capsey managed to hold their places with scores of 30 and 25 respectively, but the required run-rate, increasing the pressure, rose above 7 runs per over. South African bowlers kept tight lines and exploited any batting errors, scoring runs.
England’s top-order collapse set a tough tone as they struggled to form a partnership against a spirited South African bowling attack led by Kapp et al. Ayabonga khaka. England wanted 261 overs, needing 261 from 36 overs at a run rate of over 7 overs if they were to finish.
See also: NAT Sciver-Brunt and other English players in Haura Wolvaardt’s 1st century in the semi-final
This article was originally published WomenCricket.coma Cricket era Company.
