Between the third ODI England and South Africa Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, turned into an exciting contest the visitors won by six wickets DLS secures a 2-1 series win. Tammy Beaumont‘s unbeaten 65 and Charlie Dean‘s all-round performance played a key role in England’s success. South Africa’s innings lead Laura Volwardt‘s consisting of 61, set a respectable total of 233/8. However, rain disrupted play and reduced England’s target to 152 in 23 overs, which they chased down with remarkable efficiency and finished with 24 balls to spare.
South Africa’s batting: Laura Wolvaardt’s steady anchor
South Africa’s batting effort was anchored Laura VolwardtHis stylish balls from 61 to 68 showcased his impeccable timing and technique. His knock spanned nine exquisite boundaries and steadied the hosts during the early overs. While Wolvaardt kept a firm grip on one end, the rest of the top order struggled to find a rhythm against England’s disciplined bowling attack. Marizanne Kapp He partnered Wolvaardt to steady the innings in the medium overs, hitting 38 overs off 54 balls.
Despite this, England responded with key wickets, disrupting South Africa’s momentum. Chloe Tryon He added a much-needed boost with a quickfire 20 off 21 balls, but his dismissal Sophie Ecclestone stopped shooting. The bottom row headed by Mieke de Ridder‘s unbeaten 19 managed to take the score to 233/8, which looked competitive but not out of reach. With Ecclestone (2/26) and Dean (2/52) making important contributions, England’s bowlers preferred to maintain control.
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The Pursuit of England: The Heroism of Tammy Beaumont
England’s chase began on a dramatic note Marizanne Kapp delivered a fiery opening spell, reducing the visitors to 4/2 in the first over. Kapp’s deadly speed and accuracy have been dismantled Maia Bouchier and Nat Sciver-Brunt early, yet Heather Knight‘s left England shortly after work on 25/3. The pressure mounted as South Africa sensed a potential victory.
Beaumont, however, showed nerves of steel and produced an amazing recovery. His unbeaten 65 off just 46 balls, capped by ten boundaries, was a masterclass in counter-attacking batting. Beaumont’s ability to find gaps and turn the strike kept England on track despite early jitters. He found a competent partner Amy JonesA brilliant hitter of 49* from 36 balls. Together, they put on an unbeaten 90-run partnership that won the match that destroyed South Africa’s hopes. Their partnership displayed brilliant batting and strategic running between the wickets to seal the chase in just 19 overs.
Here’s Twitter’s reaction:
Win for the eighth ODI series in a row @englandcricket
Two trophies in the bag this South Africa tour
#SAVE pic.twitter.com/aA6Tr0vSVK
— PCA (@PCA) December 11, 2024
Series winner
England take the ODI series in South Africa#SAVE pic.twitter.com/gdOgio1A5G
— The Barmy Army of England
(@TheBarmyArmy) December 11, 2024
The result of the match
The rain-affected final ODI match comes to an end.
England 6 keeper wins (DLS)
They take the 3-match WODI series 2-1
#AlwaysHigh #Come with me #BeHisSide #SAVE pic.twitter.com/Ib5z8zGWcu
— Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) December 11, 2024
Charlie Dean won the player of the series award
#women #cricket #SAVE #CharlieDean #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/IjDBPUDB7m
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) December 12, 2024
Mandla Mashimbyi certainly has a job on his hands to turn this side around
The Proteas Women were woeful in this series #SAWVENGW
— Tim Dale Lace (@Tim32_cricket) December 11, 2024
Series winner!!!
We take the ODI series in South Africa
pic.twitter.com/2QE8UUYL6w
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 11, 2024
England finish the ICC Women’s Championship with 32 points. The only team to beat Australia consecutively in this cycle.
South Africa ends the IWC with 25 points. Only other team to beat AUS in a match this cycle.
Now only AUS and India are fighting to win the Championship.
— Shajin MS (@SupertrampMS) December 11, 2024
Amy & Tammy, brilliant batting from England win the crucial ODI against South Africa with 4 overs to spare (Good job they only got one cap).
@SkyCricket—
Ady
(@AdyG28) December 11, 2024
Tammy Beaumont is still ittttt
— hannah (@only_hannahhhh) December 11, 2024
Tammy Beaumont
— RJ (@TheBizarreOne_) December 11, 2024
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