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Oval Pitch Report, Weather Report For ENG-W Vs SA-W Semi Final, Women's T20 World Cup 2026



The Oval during Women's T20 World Cup 2026 (Source: AFP Photos)The Oval during Women's T20 World Cup 2026 (Source: AFP Photos)

England and South Africa will go up against each other on Thursday (July 2) in the second semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Kennington Oval, London. Australia have already secured a place in the final of the ongoing edition, having registered a statement eight-wicket victory in the first semi-final against a spirited West Indies side.

England are on a roll, winning five matches on the trot before coming to this all-important ENG-W Vs SA-W semi-final fixture. The hosts had victories over Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, West Indies and New Zealand, all in comfortable manners despite in the absence of Nat Sciver-Brunt.

South Africa, on the other hand, began the competition with a 65-run defeat to Australia. However, they came back strongly after that, winning against Pakistan, India, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh.

Even though England are slightly ahead on paper in this ENG-W Vs SA-W encounter, expect South Africa to come with all guns blazing, particularly because they were the last edition’s runner-ups.

In their last five meetings, England have won four times against South Africa. The last time South Africa won defeated England was way back in 2023.

Interestingly, it was second semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup that year, in which they won by six runs. Tazmin Brits, who made 65 runs and took four catches, was won the Player of the Match award.

Oval Pitch Report For ENG-W Vs SA-W

Criterion
Data
Matches6
Won batting 1st2
Won batting 2nd4
Draw/NR0/0
Average 1st innings score143.66
Average 2nd innings score
142.5
Average run rate8.22
% of wickets by pacers46.67
% of wickets by spinners51.66

[The Oval Stats In Women's T20Is. Source: Statsguru]

The Oval surface typically suits fast bowlers more than spinners. At the same time, it is a very good pitch to bat on historically, with an average run rate of 8.22 speaking volumes.

Talking about Oval Pitch Report for ENG-W Vs SA-W, there were two matches at this venue in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 before this meet-up.

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However, when the ball goes a bit older, spinners can get a bit of assistance as well. So, all in all, expect a cracker of a contest between two high-profile sides as Oval pitch report for ENG-W Vs SA-W is set to offer a balanced track.

London Weather Report For ENG-W Vs SA-W

Criterion
Data
Temperature17°C
WindNNW 13km/h
Probability Of Rain0%
Cloud Cover0%

[Source: AccuWeather.com]

As a good news for cricket fans, there is no chance of rain at all during the Thursday evening in London, according to AccuWeather. 

The match will begin at 6:30 PM local time, there should be an ideal weather for a cricket match of ENG-W Vs SA-W semi final with no interruptions.

London weather report for ENG-W Vs SA-W is promising, and fans should witness a nail-biter under clear sky if one of the sides crumble under pressure in this super contest which will decide who will play final against Australia.

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