She eclipsed an excellent allround effort by Nadine de Klerk, who scored a 19-ball 29 to push South Africa over 140 and took 2 for 20 to keep South Africa in it, but their bowling inexperience showed. In an XI without Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka, who are both being rested for this series, South Africa’s discipline was under the microscope. South Africa may also be disappointed with their batting effort. England’s fielding: The ridiculous and the sublimePerhaps it was not quite that extreme but England’s full range was on display in the mid-section of South Africa’s innings. Her 42-run sixth-wicket partnership with Dercksen was South Africa’s highest of the match and pushed them over 140.

Source: The Nation November 23, 2024 11:26 UTC