Heather Knight: SA Test win builds confidence for Ashes
England captain Heather Knight reflects on England's first Test win in 10 years, and the absence of DRS in the victory over South Africa
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
Match Coverage
All Match NewsHeather 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
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
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
England seize control in new-ball onslaught as South Africa collapse
Wolvaardt, Luus and Kapp all make fifties but are unable to capitalise
