The England women’s team is set to face South Africa women in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Kia Oval, London. The hosts have been in outstanding form, topping Group 2 with a flawless 5-0 record. Meanwhile, South Africa secured their place in the semi-finals by finishing second in Group 1 with a 4-1 record, navigating a relatively tougher path.
England Women Playing XI
Amy Jones (WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
South Africa Women Playing XI
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
Match: England Women vs South Africa Women
Event: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 – 2nd Semi-Final
Date: July 2
Time: 11:00 PM
Venue: The Oval, London
Pitch Report
The pitch at The Oval typically favors batters, providing reliable bounce that supports smooth stroke play. However, under lights, fast bowlers can extract some movement, particularly with the new ball.
Squads
England Women squad: Nat Sciver Brunt, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Danielle Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Lauren Filer
South Africa Women squad: Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Ayabonga Khaka, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane Van Niekerk
