South Africa need 351 after Knight 90, Mlaba ten-for
England gunning for first Test victory in ten years after making 236 in second innings
15/12Result
Only Test, England Women tour of South Africa at Bloemfontein, Dec 15-17 2024
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![England Women]( "England Women")
395/9d & 236 -
![South Africa Women]( "South Africa Women")
281 & 64 (19.4 ov)
Player of the Match
15/12Result
Only Test, England Women tour of South Africa at Bloemfontein, Dec 15-17 2024
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![England Women]( "England Women")
395/9d & 236 -
![South Africa Women]( "South Africa Women")
281 & 64 (19.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 3
Day 2
England seize control in new-ball onslaught as South Africa collapse
Wolvaardt, Luus and Kapp all make fifties but are unable to capitalise
Day 1
Bouchier, Sciver-Brunt centuries drive England at Bloemfontein
Cross fails to recover in time from back spasms as MacDonald-Gay wins first Test cap
Others
Heather Knight sees seeds of Ashes challenge in rare Test triumph
England's range of standout players, and speed of turnaround from white-ball, augur well for Australia mission
Heather Knight: Lack of DRS 'shows the status' of women's Test cricket
Three controversial decisions go against hosts after CSA chooses not to pay for review technology
Ree-Mac rides the lightning as old-ball impact gives England edge
Debutant hailed for seam skills at vital juncture of South Africa's first innings
Maia Bouchier's perfect daddy-daughter day
Proud father's speech caps brilliant century from England's debutant opener
No DRS for South Africa women's one-off Test against England
This will be the only international match - men's or women's - played in South Africa this summer to not have DRS
England wait on Kate Cross fitness as one-off Test match looms
Extra seamer will play regardless as England balance the here-and-now with the upcoming Ashes
South Africa women pick Tumi Sekhukhune and retain strong core for England Test
The fixture starting on Sunday is South Africa's first home Test since 2002
