England defeated South Africa by 34 runs in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series. England thus won the series 2-0 with a game still remaining. Follow scores of ENG-W vs RSA-W 2nd T20I below. (Streaming | Full Series Guide | Cricket News)
Earlier, South Africa Women had won the toss and opted to field first in the 2nd T20I.
South Africa Women Playing XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Faye Tunnicliffe, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nondumiso Shangase, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (w), Eliz-mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayanda Hlubi
England Women Playing XI: Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones(w), Freya Kemp, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Filer
Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt had an outstanding day with bat to take England to 204/4. Wyatt-Hodge raised 78 from 45 balls while Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten at 43-ball 67. Wicket-keeper Amy Jones and captain Heather Knight to chipped in with crucial quick cameos.
In a big chase of 205, the Proteas batting could never get going and English leg-spinner Sarah Glenn broke the back of the middle order with four wickets. South Africa were restricted to 168/6 and lost the match by 36 runs.
England had already won the first match. Amy Jones scored a late 19-ball 31 not out to guide England to a tricky four-wicket win in the opening T20I with just four balls remaining in the contest.
