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The much-awaited semi-final featuring the English side and the South African team at the Women's World Cup has commenced at the Guwahati stadium. The English squad won the toss and chose to field first, aiming to put pressure on the South African batting lineup.

Key Moments

• National anthems were performed prior to the start, and South Africa's uplifting song earning praise.
• Team Lineups were revealed with both sides naming competitive lineups.
• England won the toss and chose to bowl. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt stressed the importance of trusting the process.
• Ecclestone has been declared fit to play despite a bit of pain.

Live Match Updates

7th Over: The Proteas 41 for no loss (Wolvaardt 24 runs, Tazmin Brits 13)

Nat Sciver-Brunt brought herself on in place of Lauren Bell. Zero fours were given away, thanks to quick work in the field from Tammy Beaumont near the rope.

6th Over: South Africa 35 without loss (Wolvaardt 22 runs, Tazmin Brits 10)

Wolvaardt, looking in great touch, hit back-to-back fours from Linsey Smith. A full toss was dispatched through long off, followed by another poor delivery through cover point.

5th Over: The Proteas 27 for no wicket (Wolvaardt 14, Tazmin Brits 10 runs)

A moment of hesitation almost resulted in Brits a dismissal, but the throw from NSB missed the stumps. She then responded by smashing a wide delivery through the covers to the boundary. Bell ended the over with a sharp delivery that bounced past the bat.

Fourth Over: The Proteas 21 without loss (Laura Wolvaardt 13 runs, Tazmin Brits 6 runs)

Linsey Smith bowled a tidy over. Even with the earlier chance, statistics show the English team are the best fielding side in the tournament.

Third Over: South Africa 19 for no loss (Wolvaardt 12, Brits 5 runs)

A possible catch was not taken. Tazmin Brits struck fiercely a ball back at Bell, which flew for four runs.

2nd Over: The Proteas 14 without loss (Laura Wolvaardt 12, Brits 1)

Cloudy skies hovered over the venue, and the floodlights were switched on. Smith seemed in better rhythm compared to earlier games but served up a poor ball that Wolvaardt hit hard through the covers for four.

1st Over: South Africa 9-0 (Wolvaardt 8, Tazmin Brits 0 runs)

Lauren Bell started the innings with the new ball. Wolvaardt seized the opportunity, driving the first ball elegantly through the covers for a boundary. Another wide delivery was cut for another boundary. Bell then tightened her line, yielding only a single off a wide ball.

Pre-Match Build-Up

The pitch is said to be different compared to the previous track in the earlier match. It is described as a surface with red soil, which should offer more bounce and assistance for the seamers.

The two sides have had mixed performances throughout the tournament. The English team are seen as the front-runners, however South Africa are capable of springing a surprise. History shows that England have won both previous semi-final meetings when these teams met.

“Brace yourselves, things are about to get intense.” The pressure is on with both sides aim for a spot in the championship match.

Keep following for more updates as the match unfolds.