South Africa won the toss and elected to field against England, meaning England will bat first. The decision sets South Africa up to open the match with their bowlers and chase a target later in the game.
England have named Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones (wicketkeeper), Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith and Lauren Bell in their playing XI. Jones will keep wicket while Sciver-Brunt leads the side.
South Africa’s XI is led by Laura Wolvaardt (captain) and includes Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine De Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (wicketkeeper), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka and Nonkululeko Mlaba. The Proteas have selected a mix of experienced pace and spin options to bowl first.
Both teams field balanced squads combining senior internationals and younger talent, with England set to rely on their top-order batting and South Africa banking on an attacking bowling unit to control the early phases of the contest.
Original Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/womens-t20-worldcup-2026/news/england-south-africa-semi-final-womens-t20-world-cup-2026
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Publish Date: 2026-07-03 01:55:00
