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The much-awaited knockout match featuring the English side and the South African team in the Women’s Cricket World Cup is underway in Guwahati. England clinched the toss and chose to field first, hoping to put pressure on their opponents' batting order.

Notable Events

• National anthems were sung before the match, and the Proteas' uplifting anthem receiving acclaim.
• Team Lineups were revealed and each team fielding strong lineups.
• England won the toss and chose to bowl. Captain NSB emphasized the importance of sticking to their plans.
• Ecclestone is fit to play even with a bit of pain.

Live Match Updates

Seventh Over: The Proteas 41-0 (Laura Wolvaardt 24 runs, Tazmin Brits 13)

NSB brought herself on in place of Lauren Bell. No boundaries were given away, thanks to quick work in the field from Beaumont near the rope.

6th Over: South Africa 35-0 (Wolvaardt 22 runs, Tazmin Brits 10 runs)

The South African opener, who is in fine form, hit back-to-back boundaries from Smith. A full toss was sent to the off-side boundary, and then another poor delivery through cover point.

5th Over: South Africa 27-0 (Wolvaardt 14, Tazmin Brits 10)

A moment of hesitation almost resulted in Brits a dismissal, however the throw from Nat Sciver-Brunt missed the stumps. She then replied by smashing a wide delivery past cover to the boundary. Bell ended the over with a well-pitched ball that bounced over Brits' bat.

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

Linsey Smith delivered a controlled over. Even with the previous opportunity, reports indicate that England have the top fielding record in this competition.

3rd Over: The Proteas 19 for no loss (Laura Wolvaardt 12 runs, Tazmin Brits 5)

A half-chance was not taken. Tazmin Brits hammered a delivery back at Bell, that raced for four runs.

Second Over: South Africa 14-0 (Laura Wolvaardt 12 runs, Tazmin Brits 1 run)

Overcast conditions hovered over the venue, with the lights in use. Smith seemed in better rhythm compared to earlier games yet served up a loose delivery which Wolvaardt punished to the off-side boundary for four.

First Over: The Proteas 9-0 (Wolvaardt 8 runs, Tazmin Brits 0 runs)

Lauren Bell started the innings with the new ball. Wolvaardt immediately took advantage, hitting the first ball with style past cover for four. Another wide delivery was slashed for another boundary. Bell then tightened her line, yielding only a single off a wide ball.

Match Preview

The playing surface is said to be different compared to the previous track in the earlier match. It is described as a surface with red soil, promising more bounce and assistance for the seamers.

Both teams have had inconsistent form in the competition so far. England are seen as the front-runners, however South Africa are capable of springing a surprise. History shows the English side have emerged victorious in both previous semi-final meetings between the sides.

“Brace yourselves, things are about to get intense.” The pressure is on as both teams aim for a spot in the championship match.

Keep following for more updates as the match progresses.