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The highly anticipated knockout match between England and the South African team in the Women’s Cricket World Cup is underway in Guwahati. The English squad won the toss and chose to field first, aiming to apply early pressure against the South African batting lineup.

Notable Events

• Anthems were performed before the match, with South Africa's rousing anthem earning praise.
• Team Lineups were announced and each team fielding competitive elevens.
• The English team secured the toss and chose to bowl. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt emphasized the importance of sticking to their plans.
• Sophie Ecclestone has been declared fit to take part despite a bit of pain.

Live Match Updates

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

NSB brought herself on in place of Lauren Bell. Zero fours were given away, due to some agile fielding by Tammy Beaumont on the boundary.

Sixth Over: South Africa 35 without loss (Wolvaardt 22, Tazmin Brits 10)

Wolvaardt, looking in great touch, hit back-to-back boundaries from Smith. One full-pitched delivery was sent to the off-side boundary, and then another poor delivery through the covers.

5th Over: The Proteas 27 for no wicket (Wolvaardt 14, Brits 10 runs)

A brief mix-up nearly cost Tazmin Brits her wicket, however the throw by Nat Sciver-Brunt missed the stumps. She then responded by smashing a wide delivery through the covers to the boundary. Bell ended the over with a well-pitched ball that bounced over Brits' bat.

4th Over: South Africa 21-0 (Wolvaardt 13 runs, Brits 6 runs)

Smith bowled a tidy over. Despite the earlier chance, statistics show that England are the best fielding side in this competition.

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

A possible catch was not taken. Tazmin Brits hammered a ball back at Bell, which flew for four runs.

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

Overcast conditions hovered over the venue, and the floodlights in use. Smith seemed in better rhythm compared to earlier games yet bowled a poor ball which Wolvaardt punished to the off-side boundary for four.

1st Over: South Africa 9-0 (Wolvaardt 8, Brits 0)

Bell started the innings with the new ball. Wolvaardt immediately took advantage, driving the initial delivery elegantly through the covers for a boundary. A subsequent loose ball was cut for four more runs. The bowler adjusted her length, yielding only a single off a wide ball.

Match Preview

The playing surface reportedly differs compared to the previous track in the earlier match. It is described as a "red soil pitch", promising more bounce and help for the seamers.

Both teams have experienced inconsistent form in the competition so far. The English team are seen as the front-runners, but the Proteas are capable of springing a surprise. Past records indicate that England have won earlier knockout clashes when these teams met.

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

Keep following for more updates as this thrilling encounter progresses.