England Girls registered one other massive win in opposition to South Africa, defeating the guests by six wickets within the second T20I to take an unassailable lead within the three-match sequence, right here on the Nation Floor.
Sarah Glenn (2/27) and England veteran bowler Katherine Brunt (1/24) bowled tight spells on Saturday night limiting the Proteas to 148/6 within the allotted 20 overs earlier than overhauling the overall in 19 overs for the lack of 4 wickets.
England have already gained the ODI sequence within the multi-format fixture, whereas the one-off Check had led to a draw.
Seamer Brunt added one other file to her already spectacular resume rising the best wicket-taker for her nation in T20Is. She picked up the milestone when she deceived dashing South Africa participant Laura Wolvaadt with an outstanding slower supply that took out the highest of leg stump.
The 37-year-old has now taken 103 wickets in 98 matches with a better of 4/15. It’s one other feather within the cap for Brunt, who bowled nicely in opposition to South Africa to complete with tidy figures of 1/24 from her 4 overs.
It was an honest effort from the guests with the bat, with opener Anneke Bosch top-scoring with a positive 61 on the prime of the order. Fellow opener Lara Goodall chipped in with 42 and Wolvaardt made a quick-fire 21 because the Proteas put collectively a rating they thought could be sufficient.
However with skilled all-rounder Marizanne Kapp lacking on account of household causes, the Proteas’ bowling assault lacked the sting and the England batters made them pay.
South Africa’s complete of 148/6 was at all times going to be troublesome to chase down, however England’s new-look top-order had few points as they reached the victory goal with an over to spare.
Younger gun Sophia Dunkley (23) and skilled right-hander Danni Wyatt (39) received the hosts off to a fast begin, with the likes of Nat Sciver (47) and Amy Jones (20 not out) efficiently guiding the run chase house.
Transient scores: South Africa Girls 148/6 in 20 overs (Anneke Bosch 61, Lara Goodall 42; Sarah Glenn 2/27) misplaced to England Girls 151/4 in 19 overs (Danni Wyatt 39, Nat Sciver 47) by six wickets.
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