The stage is set for an exciting semi-final lineup at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, with England taking on South Africa in Guwahati on Wednesday (October 29), while defending champions Australia are scheduled to face hosts India at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday (O
England stormed back in style to level the three-match T20I series against South Africa, posting a mammoth 304/2 in 20 overs before skittling the visitors for just 158 in 16.1 overs. The hosts won by a record 146 runs, their biggest victory margin in T20Is, and set up a decider in Nottingham
During the third ODI, a dead rubber essentially with England having lost the series 2-0 already, the hosts went all out guns blazing, with Joe Root and Jacob Bethell's centuries being the headlining acts.
Bethell, the much-talked-about 21-year-old all-rounder, ended his wait for a professional cricket century, blasting a memorable 110 in 82 balls, with 13 fours and three sixes, at an average of 134.15. He shared a 182-run partnership for the third wicket with Root, who also scored a century.
England's torrid run in the 50-over format, with Harry Brook at the helm, further extended after South Africa plotted its first ODI series win in England's home den since 1998 by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead after the end of the second fixture of the three-match series.
Former captain Michael Atherton minced no words while unleashing a scathing tirade on England for being "caught cold and napping" during the opening ODI against South Africa at Headingley.
Debutant Sonny Baker's dream moment turned into an absolute walking nightmare after he went at the top of an unwanted record, which ultimately headlined England's dreadful show at Headingley.
England white-ball captain Harry Brook heaped praise on Sonny Baker's skill to put modern-day stars succumb to pressure, as the young speedster stands in contention to make his ODI debut against South Africa.
Former cricketer Kevin Pietersen lambasted England batters' approach against South Africa in their final group stage match in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
Jos Buttler has announced his decision to step down from England's white-ball captaincy duties in the aftermath of their group-stage exit at the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.
Capsey has played 37 matches so far in T20Is where she has managed to score 701 runs at a strike rate of 119.62 with the highest score being 67*. She has also bagged five wickets in this format and has conceded runs at an economy of 6.42 with the best figures of 2/4 in the match.
Nat Sciver-Brunt's imposing performance helped England breeze past South Africa with a 7-wicket win in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday.