Overview
- The first semi-final begins at 3:00 pm IST (toss 2:30 pm) at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday.
- England await a late fitness call on Sophie Ecclestone after an MRI showed a minor left-shoulder injury and she remains under assessment.
- South Africa’s batting has struggled against spin, including 69 all out at this venue versus England and 97 against Australia, with England expected to lean on their spin options.
- South Africa recovered to finish third on 10 points and seek a first ODI World Cup final as captain Laura Wolvaardt leads with 301 runs in seven matches.
- Telecast is on Star Sports with streaming on JioHotstar, while Amazon Prime Video carries the match in some territories, and a reserve day is in place.