England Women secured a commanding 36-run victory and series win over the Proteas Women in the second T20 International, at Willowmoore Park in Benoni, on Wednesday, 27 November, 2024.
England’s fiery batting display and Sarah Glenn’s bowling heroics proved too much for South Africa, who now look to salvage pride in the final game at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday.
South African captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to bowl, hoping to level the series after their defeat in the opener.
Ayanda Hlubi gave the Proteas a perfect start, delivering a scintillating opening spell that rocked England’s top order when she dismissed Sophia Dunkley for a duck, and then Maia Bouchier for 9, leaving England reeling at 15/2 early in the powerplay.
However, the day belonged to Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, who scripted history with a sensational 78, becoming the first female cricketer to surpass 3,000 T20I runs. Her blistering knock, supported by Heather Knight’s 26 and an unbeaten 67* from Natalie Sciver-Brunt, helped England recover to post a daunting 204/4.
Hlubi’s final figures of 2/19 were a standout for South Africa, and Nadine de Klerk also shone for South Africa, claiming her 50th T20I wicket with a sharp caught-and-bowled effort to dismiss Knight.
Facing a mammoth chase, South Africa’s hopes rested on their batting depth, but early setbacks derailed their pursuit. Tazmin Brits fell for a duck in the first over, and Laura Wolvaardt’s promising start ended at 25, when she was caught by Lauren Filer off Charlie Dean’s bowling.
Faye Tunnicliffe (22) and Annerie Dercksen (24) showed resistance, but Sarah Glenn’s magical spell (4/20) dismantled the middle order. Chloe Tryon contributed a spirited 30 before falling to Glenn, while de Klerk (32*) and Sinalo Jafta (17*) added an unbeaten 39-run stand, taking South Africa to 168/6 in their 20 overs.
England’s disciplined bowling, led by Glenn and Sciver-Brunt (1/32), ensured South Africa never got close to the target. With the victory, England sealed the series and highlighted their dominance in the series.
The Proteas now turn their attention to the final match in Centurion on Sunday, aiming to end the series on a high and give their fans something to cheer about.
Results and Fixtures for the South Africa vs England T20I Series against England from 24 to 30 November, 2024
Sun, 24 November: 1st T20I: South Africa lost to England by 4 wickets (With 4 balls rem., at Buffalo Park Stadium, East London)
Wed, 27 November: 2nd T20I: South Africa lost to England by 36 runs (Willowmoore Park, Benoni)
Sat, 30 November, 18h00: 3rd T20I: South Africa vs England (SuperSport Park, Centurion)
IWC ODI Series
Wed, 4 December, 14h00: 1st IWC ODI: South Africa vs England (Kimberley Oval, Kimberley)
Sun, 8 December, 10h00: 2nd Black Day ODI: South Africa vs England (Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban)
Wed, 11 December, 14h00: 3rd IWC ODI: South Africa vs England (JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom)
Only Test
Sunday, 15 December to Wednesday, 18 December, 10h00: Only Test: South Africa vs England (Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein)
South Africa Starting XI in the Second T20I
Laura Wolvaardt (C)
Tazmin Brits
Faye Tunnicliffe
Annerie Dercksen
Chloe Tryon
Nondumiso Shangase
Nadine de Klerk
Sinalo Jafta
Eliz-Mari Marx
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Ayanda Hlubi
England Starting XI
Maia Bouchier
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Sophia Dunkley
Nat Sciver-Brunt
Heather Knight
Amy Jones
Freya Kemp
Sophie Ecclestone
Charlie Dean
Sarah Glenn
Lauren Filer
Original Copy: Cricket South Africa, with editing by gsport
Main Photo Caption: England’s Danielle Wyatt-Hodge became the first woman cricketer to hit 3,000 T20I runs, her blistering knock helping England to a second T20I win to seal the series title in Benoni on Wednesday, 27 November, 2024. All Photos: Cricket SA
Photo 2 Caption: SA won the toss and invited England to bat, with immediate success as Ayana Hlubi stuck early to set England back on their heels at 15/2 in the second over.
Photo 3 Caption: Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge’s partnership of 112 off 63 balls took decisive advantage of the SA bowling attack to seal the series win early.
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