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The highly anticipated knockout match featuring England and the South African team in the Women’s Cricket World Cup is underway at the Guwahati stadium. The English squad won the toss and opted to bowl, aiming to put pressure on the South African batting lineup.

Notable Events

• National anthems were sung before the match, with the Proteas' rousing anthem receiving acclaim.
• Team Lineups were announced and both sides fielding strong elevens.
• England secured the toss and chose to bowl. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt stressed the need for trusting the process.
• Sophie Ecclestone is fit to take part despite a bit of pain.

Live Match Updates

7th Over: The Proteas 41 for no loss (Laura Wolvaardt 24, Brits 13 runs)

NSB took over the bowling in place of Bell. No boundaries were given away, thanks to quick work in the field by Beaumont near the rope.

Sixth Over: South Africa 35-0 (Wolvaardt 22 runs, Brits 10)

Wolvaardt, who is in fine form, struck back-to-back fours off Smith. A full toss was sent through long off, followed by another poor delivery through the covers.

Fifth Over: The Proteas 27 for no wicket (Wolvaardt 14, Tazmin Brits 10)

A moment of hesitation nearly cost Tazmin Brits a dismissal, but the fielding effort from NSB missed the stumps. Brits then replied with a powerful shot a wide delivery through the covers for four. Bell finished the over with a sharp delivery that bounced past the bat.

4th Over: South Africa 21 without loss (Laura Wolvaardt 13, Brits 6)

Linsey Smith delivered a controlled over. Despite the earlier chance, reports indicate the English team are the best fielding side in this competition.

Third Over: South Africa 19 for no loss (Wolvaardt 12 runs, Tazmin Brits 5 runs)

A half-chance went begging. Tazmin Brits hammered a delivery back at Bell, that raced to the boundary.

Second Over: The Proteas 14-0 (Laura Wolvaardt 12, Tazmin Brits 1 run)

Overcast conditions covered the venue, and the floodlights were switched on. Linsey Smith appeared more comfortable than in her previous match yet served up a poor ball which Wolvaardt hit hard through the covers for four.

First Over: The Proteas 9 for no wicket (Laura Wolvaardt 8, Brits 0 runs)

Lauren Bell started the innings with the new ball. The South African batter immediately took advantage, driving the first ball with style through the covers for four. A subsequent loose ball was slashed for another boundary. The bowler then tightened her line, allowing just one run off a wide ball.

Pre-Match Build-Up

The pitch is said to be different from the one used in the earlier match. It's been called a "red soil pitch", promising extra bounce and assistance for the seamers.

Both teams have experienced mixed performances in the competition so far. The English team are seen as the front-runners, however the Proteas have the potential of springing a surprise. History shows the English side have emerged victorious in earlier knockout clashes between the sides.

“Roll up your sleeves, this is where it gets messy.” The stakes are high with both sides targeting a place in the final.

Stay tuned for further developments as the match progresses.