Proteas Women Gear Up for England Clash: World Cup Showdown!

Proteas Women's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, is brimming with excitement as her team prepares to kick off their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 journey against England in Guwahati this Friday. The highly anticipated match is set to begin at 15h00 local time (11h30 SAST) at the ACA Stadium and will be broadcast live on SuperSport Grandstand (Channel 201).

Wolvaardt's Confidence Ahead of England Battle

In the pre-match press conference, Wolvaardt expressed her eagerness to face familiar rivals England in their opening game of the 13th edition of the global tournament. “Very excited to get going. England are a very strong side, but we really enjoy playing against them in World Cups,” she stated. “They've beaten us in the semifinals in the last two editions of this tournament, so we’re really keen to look to get a good start against them tomorrow. Being able to beat a team like that early on really sets the tone for the competition.”

Wolvaardt emphasised the team's strong preparation and the confidence within the squad. “We've got a really strong group of players here, we’ve prepared well, and we’re really looking forward to the game,” the skipper added.

Past Encounters and Future Hopes

Despite England's historical dominance, including semifinal victories in the 2017 and 2022 tournaments, Wolvaardt remains quietly confident in her team’s chances. “It’s a bit of a tricky one, because I feel like we’ve beaten them in the group stages in past World Cups and then lost to them in the semi-finals.”

• The Proteas Women believe they can beat England, especially in the group stages.
• Wolvaardt believes the team can beat any side in the world if they play their best cricket.
• Recent performances in batting and bowling have boosted the team's confidence.

The Proteas Women are determined to stick to their plans and execute them clearly to secure a crucial victory against England. The team is ready and eager to make a strong statement in the World Cup.