Overview
- England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss in Guwahati and elected to field, with play scheduled from 3:00 PM IST.
- England named an unchanged XI and confirmed Sophie Ecclestone would play through a shoulder issue after being cleared to feature.
- South Africa brought in batting all-rounder Anneke Bosch for Masabata Klaas, with Laura Wolvaardt noting they would have preferred to bowl first.
- Spin has dominated at Barsapara this tournament with 41 of 63 wickets to slow bowling, an average first-innings score of 186, and evening dew expected to aid chasers.
- England finished second in the league stage (11 points) and South Africa third (10), and if rain washes out both the match and reserve day England would advance on standings.