South Africa booked their spot in the last four after a tense four wicket win over Bangladesh at Lord’s. Chasing 118 on a slowing surface, they were made to work but held their nerve to reach the target with four balls to spare.
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The bowling attack has been South Africa’s most reliable component throughout the tournament. Nonkululeko Mlaba impressed again with two for 22, breaking Bangladesh’s middle order at key moments. Kapp and Shabnim Ismail also set the tone early with disciplined new ball spells.
South Africa will look for greater fluency with the bat in a high pressure setting. Laura Wolvaardt remains central at the top of the order, while the experience of Kapp, Chloe Tryon and Annerie Dercksen adds stability through the middle.
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England arrive unbeaten after topping Group B with a dominant nine wicket win over New Zealand. Danni Wyatt Hodge struck an unbeaten 89 and shared a 128 run opening partnership with Sophia Dunkley, who made 49 not out, as England chased 164 for 1 with 16 balls to spare at the Oval.
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Australia are already through to the final after an emphatic eight wicket win over the West Indies in the first semi-final at The Oval.
South Africa know a complete performance will be required to challenge the hosts, but their bowling gives them a strong foundation heading into the knockout clash.
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