Following a gripping knockout encounter last day at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, the world class cricketing venue gears up once again to host the second Semi-Final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 between England Women (ENG-W) and South Africa Women (SA-W) on February 24 (Friday). The action-packed Semi-Final clash between the two giants will kick-start at 06:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) and the toss will be held at 06:00 PM IST. Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues' Efforts in Vain Australia Beat India by Five Runs to Reach ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 Final.
The inaugural champions England beat Pakistan Women with a record margin of 114 runs to close their group stage engagements and roar into the semis unbeaten. England have the riches in the form of leading run-scorer of the tournament Nat Sciver-Brunt and leading wicket-taker of the event Sophie Ecclestone in their side ahead of a crucial game at the world cup stage on Friday. Skipper Heather Knight and opener Sophia Dunkley's form has been upsetting for the team so far, meanwhile another opener Dani Wyatt just got off to a roll in England's previous game against Pakistan after a disappointing outing in first three matches. Most Runs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Nat Sciver-Brunt Rises to Top Spot, Smriti Mandhana Second.
With few failings in the batting at the top, Amy Jones down the order powers the line-up for England and has been consistent in the tournament so far. England Women have been among the few teams in this Women's T20 World Cup who had the services of some quality bowling. The spinners Sarah Glenn, Sophia Ecclestone and Charlie Dean have taken more than 20 wickets among themselves, in the last four matches for England at Women's T20 World Cup 2023. Pacer Katherine Sciver-Brunt has been brilliant with the new ball in her last outing against Pakistan with two scalps and economy of 3.50.
In contrast, South Africa Women are into the semis by the favour of superior Net Run-rate over New Zealand and Sri Lanka, who also ended with two wins and two points on the group 1 table. The host nation saw an unbeaten opening stand of 117 runs between Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits against Bangladesh on Tuesday to aid them secure a Semi-Final berth. Apart from batting, Marizanne Kapp bowled a tremendous spell of 2/17 alongwith Ayabonga Khaka who also had two scalps. Despite encountering highs and lows in the group stage, the Sune Luus-led team is in good spirits ahead of the crucial Semi-Final after their last outing against Bangladesh which they won by 10 wickets. Most Wickets in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Sophie Ecclestone Moves to Top Spot After England's Massive Win Over Pakistan.
When Is ENG-W vs SA-W, Semi-Final 2 ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023? Know Date, Time and Venue
Semi-Final 2 of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 between ENG-W vs SA-W will be played at Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town on February 24 (Friday). The starting time of the match is 06:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) and the toss will be held at 06:00 PM IST.
Where To Watch Live Telecast of ENG-W vs SA-W, Semi-Final 2, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023?
Star Sports Network have the broadcasting rights for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 and they will provide the Live Telecast of England Women vs South Africa Women match in India. Fans can tune into Star Sports 1 Hindi/HD and Star Sports 2 SD/HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telegu and Star Sports 1 Kannada to get the Live action of ENG-W vs SA-W, Semi-Final 2, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in India.
How To Get Free Online Live Streaming of ENG-W vs SA-W, Semi-Final 2, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023?
Disney+Hotstar, the OTT platform of Star Network will provide the Live Streaming of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in India. Fans can watch the Live Streaming of England Women vs South Africa Women Semi-Final 2,ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 on Disney+Hotstar app or website (with a premium subscription).
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