England vs South Africa – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is England Women vs South Africa Women on and what time does it start? England Women vs South Africa Women will take place on Friday 24th February, 2023 – 13:00 (UK)
Where is England Women vs South Africa Women taking place? England Women vs South Africa Women will take place at Six Gun Grill Newlands in Cape Town, South Africa
Where can I get tickets for England Women vs South Africa Women? Click here for the latest ticket information for England Women vs South Africa Women
What channel is England Women vs South Africa Women on in the UK? England Women vs South Africa Women will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream England Women vs South Africa Women in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream England Women vs South Africa Women live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
ENGLAND WOMEN
- Despite having already qualified for the semi-finals, England sent a message to their rivals in their final group game, setting a Women’s T20 World Cup record score batting first against Pakistan, piling up 213/5.
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt has come under some criticism for her performance across the competition as of late, but the experienced pace showed her class here, bouncing back with two wickets as England completed a resounding 114-run-win.
SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN
- South Africa held their nerve to overcome winless Bangladesh in their final group stage, which was enough for them to sneak into the semi-finals, a distant prospect following their opening match of the tournament.
- It was a huge boost for the Proteas to see Laura Wolvaardt guide her side home against Bangladesh, scoring 66 not out in a ten-wicket victory and another big innings here could prove worth its weight in gold.
THE PREDICTION
It was only last summer that England absolutely dominated South Africa on home territory in all departments and whilst they enter this semi-final as heavy favourites, this time it’s the Proteas who boast home advantage. However, whilst they do contain potential gamechangers such as Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail, the bowling depth isn’t the strongest and could be seized upon by an England batting line-up riding the crest of a wave and notorious for their brute force. Katherine Sciver-Brunt’s return to form with the ball is also vital from England’s perspective and as it stands, they just look a significantly superior all-round side compared to South Africa. With that in mind, back England to go one step further compared to 2020 and reach the Women’s T20 World Cup final.
