Beaumont steers England Women to ODI series win over South Africa

England Women recorded a six-wicket victory over South Africa in a rain-affected encounter to seal a 2-1 one day international series win in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.

Set a revised target of 152 in 23 overs, opener Tammy Beaumont’s 65 from 46 balls and a sublime fifth-wicket stand of 90 with Amy Jones sealed the win after the tourists had slipped to 25-3 with Proteas all-rounder Marizanne Kapp dismissing Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt and captain Heather Knight.

England won the toss and elected to bowl. South Africa recorded 233 in their innings before a lengthy delay due to rain and lightning.

Kate Cross was withdrawn after suffering a back spasm in the first over.

Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone all took two wickets while Lauren Bell dismissed Lara Goodall.

Captain Laura Woolvaardt top scored with 61 off 68 for South Africa while Marizanne Kapp’s 38 was a notable contribution as England restricted the hosts to 233-8 inside 50 overs.

England's tour concludes with a four-day Test match which starts on Sunday (15 December) in Bloemfontein.

Tammy Beaumont’s post-match press conference is available to watch and download here

England Women tour to South Africa fixtures

IT20 series

Sunday, 24 November: South Africa vs England – Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium, East London – England won by four wickets

Wednesday, 27 November: South Africa vs England – Willowmoore Park, Benoni – England won by 36 runs

Saturday, 30 November: South Africa vs England – SuperSport Park, Centurion – England won by nine wickets

ODI series

Wednesday, 4 December: South Africa vs England – Kimberley Oval, Kimberley – South Africa won by six wickets

Sunday, 8 December: South Africa vs England – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium, Durban – England won by six wickets

Wednesday, 11 December: South Africa vs England – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom – England won by six wickets (DLS method)

Test match

15-18 December: South Africa v England - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein

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