Ayanda Hlubi set England’s second innings back on its heels, nicking off first innings centurion Maia Bouchier’s wicket caught Jafta for a 19-ball duck before the close of play on Day 2 at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein in the Free State Province, on Monday, 16 December. All Photos: Cricket SA

Half-centuries from Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, and Suné Luus were the highlights for the Proteas Women as they reduced England’s first-innings lead on Day 2 of the one-off Test at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, on Monday, 16 December, 2024.

Captain Wolvaardt top-scored with a gritty 65 off 147 balls (11 fours), while Kapp contributed 57 from 74 deliveries (11 fours) and Luus matched it with a 56-run effort off 148 balls (8 fours). 

Their efforts helped South Africa reach 281 all out in 88.4 overs, in reply to England’s 395/9 declared. At stumps, England were 31/1 in their second innings, holding a 145-run lead with two days’ play remaining in the match.

The Proteas had resumed their first innings on 17/0, with Wolvaardt and Anneke Bosch (6) at the crease at the start of play, but England struck early, as Lauren Bell (4/49) removed Bosch within the first two overs of the morning.

Wolvaardt then partnered with young all-rounder Annerie Dercksen (41) to put together a crucial 92-run stand for the second wicket. Their contributions took South Africa to 113/1 before Dercksen fell on the stroke of lunch, with Lauren Filer (2/53) claiming her first wicket of the match.

After the interval, Wolvaardt was adjudged LBW off the bowling of Sophie Ecclestone (1/40), leaving the Proteas at 138/3. This brought Kapp and Luus to the crease, and the experienced duo steadied the innings with a solid 99-run partnership for the fourth wicket. 

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Both batters notched up their half-centuries before Kapp was clean bowled by Ryana MacDonald-Gay (2/50), with the score on 237/4.

Shortly after, the play was interrupted by inclement weather. Upon resumption, England seized control, taking wickets at regular intervals. MacDonald-Gay, Bell, Filer and Nat Sciver-Brunt (1/25) shared the last six wickets, restricting South Africa to 281 all out. 

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England’s second innings got off to a shaky start, with Maia Bouchier (0) dismissed by Ayanda Hlubi (1/1) early on.

However, Tammy Beaumont (8*) and captain Heather Knight (19*) steadied the ship, guiding England to 31/1 at the close of play, with a 145-run lead in hand.

Play in the 4-day one-off Test between South Africa and visitors England start daily at 10am at the Mangaung Oval Bloemfontein, in the Free State, and is broadcast live on SuperSport.

Proteas Women vs England in Only Test at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, the Free State, from Sunday 15 to Wednesday 18 December, 2024

Sunday, 15 December: Day 1 Wrap England 395/9d (92 overs); SA 17/0 (6 overs)
Monday, 16 December: Day 2 Wrap England 395/9d & 31/1 (14 overs); SA 281 (88/4 overs)

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South Africa Playing X1 

1. Laura Wolvaardt (capt)
2. Anneke Bosch
3. Annerie Dercksen
4. Sune Luus
5. Marizanne Kapp
6. Nadine de Klerk
7. Chloe Tryon
8. Sinalo Jafta (wk)
9. Tumi Sekhukhune
10. Nonkululeko Mlaba
11. Ayanda Hlubi

England Playing X1

1. Tammy Beaumont
2. Maia Bouchier
3. Heather Knight (capt)
4. Nat Sciver-Brunt
5. Danni Wyatt-Hodge
6. Amy Jones (wk)
7. Charlie Dean
8. Sophie Ecclestone
9. Ryana MacDonald-Gay
10. Lauren Filer
11. Lauren Bell


Original Copy: Cricket South Africa, with editing by gsport

Main Photo Caption: Ayanda Hlubi set England’s second innings back on its heels, nicking off first innings centurion Maia Bouchier’s wicket caught Jafta for a 19-ball duck before the close of play on Day 2 at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein in the Free State Province, on Monday, 16 December. All Photos: Cricket SA 

Photo 2 Caption: Laura Wolvaardt compiled SA’s best contribution on Monday before she was adjudged out LBW, despite an edge onto pads, in the absence of DRS for the match.

Photo 3 Caption: Suné Luus has emerged as among  SA’s top all-rounder in Tests in 2024, and her batting class shone as the SA no. 4 rang in her second 50 in 4 matches.

Photo 4 Caption: The gifted Marizanne Kapp brought up her brisk half-century before English debutant Ryana MacDonald-Gay cleaned-bowled Kapp for her maiden Test wicket.

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