Women’s ODI WC 2025 4th Match: ENGW Won By 10 Wickets, Smith’s 3 Wickets

On 3 October, in the 4th match of women's world cup cricket schedule 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. England won by 10 wickets. Linsey Smith took 3 wickets. 

Match Summary

England's impressive bowling, South Africa all out in just 69

After losing the toss, South Africa came to bat. The South African innings never really got going. Within the first ten overs, England's new-ball duo of Linsey Smith and Nat Sciver-Brunt removed openers Laura Wolvaardt (5) and Tazmin Brits (5). As wickets continued to fall regularly, the pressure increased. In 20.4 overs, South Africa scored just 69 runs.

South Africa's resistance started to wane after Sophie Ecclestone removed captain Sinalo Jafta for 22 after Jafta attempted to salvage the innings. With stats of 2/19, Ecclestone, the top-ranked spinner in the world, was unplayable in the middle overs. Smith’s took 3/7 runs. 

Tammy and Amy finished the game in just 14.1 overs

Chasing just 70 runs, Tammy and Amy give an aggressive start. Tammy scored 21* in 35 balls, and Amy scored 40* in 50 balls. Fined the game in just 14.1 overs.

 

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