ENG Triumph Over SA in Rain-Affected ODI to Claim Series Win

In a rain-curtailed match in Potchefstroom, England secured a 2-1 ODI series victory over South Africa with a six-wicket win under the DLS method. Tammy Beaumont's unbeaten 65, supported by Amy Jones’ 49 not out, proved instrumental in chasing a revised target of 152 in 23 overs. Despite early setbacks, with Marizanne Kapp dismissing key batters and reducing England to 25-3, Beaumont and Jones forged a resilient 90-run partnership to finish the chase with four overs to spare.

Earlier in the match, England's Kate Cross exited after the first over due to a back spasm, leaving the team one bowler short. Nevertheless, England's attack, led by Sophie Ecclestone, Alice Capsey, and Charlie Dean with two wickets each, restricted South Africa to 233-8. South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt top-scored with 61, but regular breakthroughs from England hampered the hosts’ innings on a batting-friendly surface.

South Africa’s batting faltered after a promising start, with partnerships breaking at critical junctures. Wolvaardt’s dismissal by Ecclestone marked a turning point, while Dean and Capsey removed key middle-order batters to curtail momentum. Late resistance from Mieke de Ridder and Nonkululeko Mlaba pushed South Africa past 200, but their total fell short.

England captain Heather Knight praised the team’s adaptability despite Cross's absence, highlighting Beaumont’s strategic innings. South Africa’s Wolvaardt reflected on missed opportunities and the focus on experimenting ahead of next year’s World Cup. 

The series concludes with a one-off Test in Bloemfontein, starting Sunday.

England in South Africa - full schedule

T20 series

First T20 (East London): England won by four wickets

Second T20 (Benoni): England won by 36 runs

Third T20: (Centurion): England won by nine wickets

ODI series

First ODI (Kimberley): South Africa won by six wickets

Second ODI (Durban): England won by six wickets

Third ODI: (Potchefstroom): England won by six wickets (DLS method)

Test match

One-off Test: December 15-18 (8am, Bloemfontein)