Overview
- South Africa eliminated England by 125 runs in the semi-final, driven by Laura Wolvaardt’s 169 from 143 balls.
- Head coach Charlotte Edwards said the team has progressed in her six months in charge but stressed the need to plan for the future without making rash decisions.
- England will shift to T20 World Cup preparation with December return-to-training plans, selection camps, and experimentation with younger players.
- Edwards identified inconsistent batting and late-overs bowling as priority fixes after a World Cup campaign that produced five wins from eight matches.
- The Guardian reported that several senior batters may be unlikely to feature in another 50-over cycle, though no immediate selection changes have been announced.