Overview
- South Africa face England on Friday at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium, with play set for 3 pm local time after a 2:30 pm toss.
- Laura Wolvaardt said her team is drawing motivation from the men’s World Test Championship win and aims to rally national support during the tournament.
- She added that recent gains in batting and bowling underpin belief they can beat any side if they stick to clear plans.
- England’s Heather Knight praised Wolvaardt’s calm captaincy and said her batting has gone up a level, making her a central threat.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone said England have specific plans for Wolvaardt and will prioritize dismissing her early in the innings.