Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and elected to field against South Africa in the first semi-final of the Women's World Cup in India's Guwahati city on Wednesday.

The former champions came in unchanged from their previous win in the league phase, with left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone set to play after an injury scare.

Ecclestone fell awkwardly on her left shoulder while fielding in England's win over New Zealand on Sunday.

Sciver-Brunt said Ecclestone would be "playing through a bit of pain" but was "raring to go".

South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt said they were also looking to bowl first but were happy to bat on what seemed like a run-friendly pitch.

The Proteas made one change from their pre...