From a disastrous opening game to scripting one of the greatest semi-final wins in World Cup history, South Africa's journey to their maiden ICC Women's ODI World Cup final has been one of a kind.
Babar Azam's 68-run knock guided the team home in a modest chase of 140 runs in Lahore.
South Africa and Pakistan have the 3-match T20I series tied at 1-1 with the final T20I promising some thrilling action in Lahore.
For the hosts, Mohammad Nawaz was the lone bright spot with an all-round performance, taking three wickets and top-scoring with 36.
The hosts will look to bounce back after a disappointing outing in the opening game, where a second-string South African side outplayed them in all departments to claim a convincing 55-run win.
Opener Sai Sudharsan (38 off 94) struggled to find fluency and was eventually caught behind off Tshepo Moreki.
The live streaming of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website for fans in India
South Africa A resisted through a century-stand between Jordan Hermann and Zubayr Hamza, but India A spinners, led by Tanush Kotian, plucked wickets at regular intervals to keep the visitors to 299 for nine on the first day of the opening four-day match here on Thursday. Hermann (71) and Hamza (66) shared a 130-run stand for the second wicket after being asked to bat first, holding the SA innings together for a session and a half. But once Hamza fell to pacer Gurnoor Brar (1/45) while attempting a ramp shot to be caught behind by Rishabh Pant, the Indian bowlers wrested back the control. Hamza was not precisely happy with the call as was Hermann later with the umpire's leg-before decision in favour of off-spinner Kotian (4/83), the most impressive Indian bowler on show on this day. But the other three top-order batters should have little grouse in their dismissals. Opener Lesego Senokwane slashed pacer Anshul Kamboj to Ayush Mhatre at first slip, and Rivaldo Moonsamy edged left-ar
To maximize playtime and ensure that the day's 90 overs can be completed before natural light fades, the BCCI and Cricket South Africa have mutually agreed to revise the session timings.
Laura Wolvaardt's majestic 169 and Marizanne Kapp's five-wicket masterclass powered South Africa Women to a record-breaking 125-run win over England in Guwahati
The live streaming of the England Women vs South Africa Women ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in England
Pakistan are set to host South Africa for a three-match T20I series from October 28 to November 1, with matches scheduled in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
Live streaming of the PAK vs SA 1st T20 match will be available on the YouTube app and website in India
South Africa will hope to address their batting frailties against spin and produce a solid all-round show when they face four-time champions England in the first semifinal of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Wednesday. En route to the knockout stage, South Africa suffered two heavy defeats and their batting came apart against spin on both occasions. Left gutted after being bowled out for 69 in their opening game, the South Africans recovered well to record narrow but gritty wins over New Zealand, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. However, their struggles against spin resurfaced in the final league game against Australia, who bundled them out for just 97 in 24 overs. While the South African batters failed to pick the line and were undone by the drift against England, they were completely left gobsmacked by Alana King's leg-spin in the match against Australia. England will look to exploit this South African weakness again and rely not only on their all-round strength but a
Bavuma's inclusion is the only change in the batting lineup from the side that drew 1-1 in Pakistan
Gill clarified that no formal discussions had taken place yet regarding the duo's playing schedule in the coming months
The live telecast of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal matches will be available on Star Sports Network for fans in India
Rohit and Kohli started the ODI series vs Australia in the worst possible manner, losing their wickets on 8 and 0 respectively in the first ODI in Perth, before playing match-winning knocks in Sydney
The live streaming of the Australia Women vs South Africa Women ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match will be available on JioHotstar and its website in Australia
Shan Masood had won the toss and opted to bat first on Day 1, with the team eager to take a 2-0 series lead at home.