The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka is already heating up, and the spotlight now shifts to England Women vs South Africa Women. Both teams will kick off their campaigns against each other on October 3 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
England come into this tournament with a legacy of dominance in women’s cricket, while South Africa arrive with renewed self-belief after recent series wins. Before this high-voltage clash, let’s take a deep dive into their head-to-head records and ODI World Cup history.
England Women vs South Africa Women – ODI Head-to-Head
When it comes to ODIs, England Women have historically been far ahead of South Africa Women.
| Metric | England Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 47 | 4 |
| Wins | 36 | 10 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
ENG W vs SA W ODI World Cup Head-to-Head
The rivalry intensifies on the biggest stage – the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.
| Metric | England Women | South Africa Women |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 8 | 8 |
| Wins | 6 | 2 |
- England’s dominance continues in World Cups, winning 6 out of 8 clashes.
- South Africa’s last win against England in a World Cup came in 2017 (Bristol), where they chased 263 with seven wickets in hand.
- In their most recent World Cup clash (2022, Christchurch), England crushed South Africa by 137 runs in the semi-final.
Recent Form – England Women
- England started 2025 with a tough 0-3 Ashes defeat, followed by Heather Knight stepping down as captain.
- Under new skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt and head coach Charlotte Edwards, the team bounced back with a 3-0 ODI series win vs West Indies.
- They also tested themselves against India and Australia in warm-ups, proving their batting depth and bowling sharpness.
Recent Form – South Africa Women
- South Africa had a mixed run earlier this year but picked up momentum on tours of West Indies and Pakistan, winning both series.
- Batting anchors like Laura Wolvaardt and power-hitters such as Suné Dercksen have been consistent, while left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba has led the bowling charge.
- In warm-up matches, South Africa showed fighting spirit, edging Pakistan with a close win.
Key Stats to Watch
- Most Runs in ENG vs SA ODIs: Charlotte Edwards (ENG) – 1318 runs
- Active Star: Tammy Beaumont (ENG) – 732 runs at 61.00 avg
- Top Bowler: Marizanne Kapp (SA) – 29 wickets in 20 ODIs vs ENG
- England’s Dominance: 35 wins in 46 ODIs overall
As England Women and South Africa Women gear up for their World Cup 2025 opener in Guwahati, the stats clearly back England. But recent performances suggest South Africa are no pushovers — with stars like Wolvaardt and Kapp, they have the firepower to surprise anyone.
