ENG vs SA Head-to-head stats and records you need to know before England vs South Africa Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match

We are into Match No. 9 of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 and imEngland women will take on South Africa women at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday, October 7.

Drawn in Group B, both teams enter the clash having already racked up two points. While England defeated Bangladesh in a tight contest, South Africa recorded a huge 10-wicket victory to kickstart their campaign.

With four of the five Group B teams garnering two points already, today's match is crucial. A win would push the team higher up the standings and would make them a strong favorites to qualify for the semifinals.

Ahead of the ENG W vs SA W clash, here's a look at the head-to-head record between the two teams.

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England vs South Africa head-to-head record in women's T20Is

The head-to-head record between the two sides is heavily in England women's favor. In fact, out of the 24 WT20Is, England have won 19 clashes. Meanwhile, the South Africans have recorded just four victories.

However, the last time the two teams met was during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 semi-final in Cape Town, where the hosts won by six runs. The head-to-head record in T20 World Cups is 3-2 in favor of England.

Matches Played: 24

England women's win: 19

South Africa women's win: 4

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England vs South Africa head-to-head record in U.A.E

Interestingly, England women have never crossed swords against South Africa women in a T20I in the U.A.E. Today will be the first meeting between the two teams in Sharjah.

Matches Played: 0

England women's win: 0

South Africa women's win: 0

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Last England women's vs South Africa women's match

England v South Africa - ICC Women's T20 World Cup South Africa 2023 Semi Final - Source: Getty

The last time the two teams locked horns was during the epic Women's T20 World Cup 2023 semi-final in Cape Town. South Africa stunned everyone and put up their best performance of the tournament to qualify for their maiden Women's T20 World Cup final. Unfortunately, they lost the summit clash against Meg Lanning's Australia.

In the semi-final, Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits had a superb 96-run opening stand. While Wolvaardt scored 53, Brits contributed 68. Marizanne Kapp also played a blistering 13-ball 27-run cameo to help South Africa post 164/4.

In reply, England were going strong at 132/3 at one point. However, a four-fer from Ayabonga Khaka and three wickets from pacer Shabnim Ismail restricted England to 158/8.