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The highly anticipated knockout match featuring the English side and the South African team at the Women's World Cup has kicked off in Guwahati. The English squad clinched the toss and chose to field first, hoping to put pressure on their opponents' batting order.

Notable Events

• National anthems were sung prior to the start, and the Proteas' uplifting anthem receiving acclaim.
• Team Lineups were announced and each team fielding strong elevens.
• The English team won the toss and decided to field. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt emphasized the importance of sticking to their plans.
• Sophie Ecclestone is fit to play despite a bit of pain.

Live Match Updates

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

NSB took over the bowling to replace Bell. No boundaries were conceded, thanks to some agile fielding by Beaumont near the rope.

Sixth Over: The Proteas 35 without loss (Laura Wolvaardt 22, Brits 10)

The South African opener, looking in great touch, hit back-to-back boundaries from Smith. One full-pitched delivery was sent through long off, and then a loose ball through cover point.

Fifth Over: The Proteas 27-0 (Wolvaardt 14, Brits 10)

A brief mix-up nearly cost Tazmin Brits her wicket, however the fielding effort by NSB wasn't on target. Brits then responded by smashing a wide delivery through the covers for four. Lauren Bell finished the over with a sharp delivery that bounced over Brits' bat.

4th Over: The Proteas 21-0 (Laura Wolvaardt 13 runs, Tazmin Brits 6)

Linsey Smith bowled a tidy over. Despite the previous opportunity, statistics show that England have the top fielding record in the tournament.

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

A possible catch went begging. Tazmin Brits hammered a delivery back at Bell, that raced to the boundary.

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

Overcast conditions hovered over Guwahati, with the lights were switched on. Linsey Smith seemed in better rhythm than in her previous match but bowled a loose delivery that Wolvaardt hit hard through the covers for a boundary.

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

Lauren Bell opened the bowling with a fresh cherry. Wolvaardt immediately took advantage, driving the first ball with style past cover for four. A subsequent loose ball was slashed for four more runs. The bowler then tightened her line, allowing just one run from a wide.

Match Preview

The pitch is said to be different from the one used in the earlier match. It is described as a "red soil pitch", promising extra bounce and help for fast bowlers.

Both teams have experienced mixed performances throughout the tournament. England are seen as the front-runners, but South Africa are capable of springing a surprise. History shows the English side have emerged victorious in both previous semi-final meetings when these teams met.

“Brace yourselves, things are about to get intense.” The pressure is on with both sides targeting a place in the final.

Keep following for more updates as the match progresses.