England v The Proteas: Women's Cricket Global Tournament Semi-Final

The highly anticipated semi-final featuring England and South Africa at the Women's World Cup is underway at the Guwahati stadium. The English squad clinched the toss and chose to field first, aiming to put pressure on their opponents' batting order.

Notable Events

• National anthems were performed before the match, and South Africa's rousing song receiving acclaim.
• Team Lineups were revealed and both sides naming strong lineups.
• England won the toss and decided to field. Skipper NSB emphasized the need for trusting the process.
• Sophie Ecclestone has been declared fit to take part despite some discomfort.

Live Match Updates

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

Nat Sciver-Brunt brought herself on in place of Lauren Bell. Zero fours were conceded, thanks to some agile fielding from Tammy Beaumont near the rope.

Sixth Over: South Africa 35-0 (Laura Wolvaardt 22, Brits 10)

Wolvaardt, who is in fine form, hit back-to-back fours off Linsey Smith. A full toss was dispatched to the off-side boundary, followed by another poor delivery through cover point.

Fifth Over: The Proteas 27 for no wicket (Laura Wolvaardt 14, Tazmin Brits 10)

A brief mix-up nearly cost Brits her wicket, however the fielding effort from Nat Sciver-Brunt missed the stumps. She then responded by smashing a wide delivery past cover to the boundary. Lauren Bell finished the over with a sharp delivery which rose past the bat.

Fourth Over: South Africa 21-0 (Laura Wolvaardt 13 runs, Tazmin Brits 6)

Smith bowled a tidy over. Despite the previous opportunity, reports indicate the English team have the top fielding record in the tournament.

3rd Over: The Proteas 19-0 (Wolvaardt 12 runs, Brits 5)

A half-chance went begging. Tazmin Brits hammered a ball back at Lauren Bell, that raced to the boundary.

Second Over: The Proteas 14 without loss (Wolvaardt 12 runs, Tazmin Brits 1 run)

Overcast conditions covered Guwahati, and the floodlights were switched on. Smith appeared more comfortable than in her previous match but served up a loose delivery that Wolvaardt punished to the off-side boundary for four.

1st Over: South Africa 9 for no wicket (Laura Wolvaardt 8, Tazmin Brits 0 runs)

Lauren Bell opened the bowling with a fresh cherry. Wolvaardt immediately took advantage, hitting the first ball with style through the covers for four. Another wide delivery was cut for four more runs. Bell then tightened her line, yielding only a single off a wide ball.

Pre-Match Build-Up

The playing surface is said to be different compared to the previous track in the earlier match. It's been called a "red soil pitch", promising more bounce and help for the seamers.

The two sides have had inconsistent form in the competition so far. England are considered favourites, but the Proteas are capable to cause an upset. Past records indicate the English side have emerged victorious in earlier knockout clashes between the sides.

“Roll up your sleeves, this is where it gets messy.” The stakes are high with both sides aim for a spot in the championship match.

Keep following for more updates as the match unfolds.