Summary

  • Third T20, Centurion

  • England seal 3-0 series sweep after victory by nine wickets with 51 balls to spare

  • England 128-1 (11.3 overs): Wyatt-Hodge 53* (31), Bouchier 35 (21)

  • South Africa 124 (20 overs): Shangase 31 (35); Dean 3-26

  • Three-match ODI series begins on Wednesday

  1. Goodbyepublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time

    It's farewell from us as England wrap up a 3-0 series victory at Centurion.

    Take a read of Ffion Wynne's report to see how it played out.

    Heather Knight's side will have a few days off before returning for the first of three ODIs in Kimberley on Wednesday - that's a 12:00 GMT start.

    Meanwhile you can join us for day four from Christchurch at 22:00 GMT as England's men look to seal a Test victory against New Zealand.

    See you soon, no doubt.

  2. 'We've taken the learnings'published at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time

    England captain Heather Knight: "Really pleasing to have that dominant performance, bouncing back from the World Cup. We challenged the girls to be really free, and I think they've done that, particularly with the batting.

    "We've taken the learnings and how we want to move forward with clarity. We've been really dominant and improved in each facet which has been really pleasing.

    "The two opening bowlers bowled really well, Lauren Bell swinging it and Lauren Filer with her thunderbolts. I loved the bowlers being aggressive with their fields."

  3. 'We didn't play our best today'published at 18:54 Greenwich Mean Time

    Stand-in South Africa captain Chloe Tryon: "We were outplayed today. They have had an excellent series and we didn’t play our best.

    "It is hard to find energy when you are two-nil down. We were disappointed last time with how we bowled but we will try to get some momentum in the ODI series.

    "It was a good opportunity to see some of the younger players come in. They have been playing a lot of good domestic cricket and have a lot of belief and want to do their best.

    "We will take some rest and re-group. We have Ayabonga Khaka coming back into the team for the ODI series so that is a big positive for us."

  4. 'I'm really enjoying that role'published at 18:52 Greenwich Mean Time

    Player of the series, England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt: "A few years ago we weren't so good at getting off to a good start. We eased into series. We made a conscious effort to hit the ground running.

    "It's been fun, I've batted in the first two mainly. Working out how to play best on each wicket is part of the job.

    "I get to swing the ball and use the seam while it's hard. I'm really enjoying that role and helping the other seam bowlers.

    "We want to keep the bravery and intent for the ODIs, but it might look a bit different. It's been a while since we've played any, looking forward to it."

  5. 'I'm starting to come into my own'published at 18:49 Greenwich Mean Time

    Player of the match, England spinner Charlie Dean: "We knew it would be a fairly similar wicket to the previous match. It was brilliant having both Laurens [Bell and Filer] in. that set us up well in the powerplay, which was great.

    “I am starting to come into my own and feeling more confident in the powerplay. If I can keep getting wickets and doing what I do best, it will help us get the win.

    “I am very lucky to bowl alongside Sophie [Ecclestone] and Sarah [Glenn] and seeing them do what they do best. It was odd not having Glenny here!

    “Straight in to the ODI series, it is my favourite format of cricket. It will be nice to have a 10-over spell."

  6. Postpublished at 18:43 Greenwich Mean Time

    Kieran Parmley
    Cricviz analyst

    England's biggest wins against South Africa in terms of balls remaining:

    • 51 balls - Today
    • 39 balls - Chelmsford, 2014
    • 35 balls - St Lucia, 2018
  7. Postpublished at 18:42 Greenwich Mean Time

    Opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge brought up her unbeaten half century from 31 balls - that's consecutive fifties after her 78 in Benoni on Wednesday.

    Sophia Dunkley finished alongside her with 24 from 17.

    Meanwhile Nondumiso Shangase's 7.5 run economy rate was the best of the bunch for the home side, with the other six South African bowlers all going for nine and over and three for 13 and over.

    Ayanda Hlubi took the only wicket thanks to Shangase's superb catch of Maia Bouchier.

  8. England win by nine wicketspublished at 11.3 overs
    Breaking

    Eng 128-1

    Fifty for Wyatt-Hodge, victory for England!

    She almost taunts the dispirited South Africans, smacking another chance back to Chloe Tryon that's put down.

    Two balls later and it's over - the England opener smacks a four over the covers to reach her landmark and take her side past the winning post.

    England take the series 3-0.

  9. Postpublished at 18:33 Greenwich Mean Time

    Henry Moeran
    Test Match Special commentator

    Dunkley and Wyatt-Hodge are going at some pace now and are feeling themselves. They're going for every shot in the book and really having fun with it.

  10. Eng 124-1published at 11 overs

    Smacked over cover, put down again.

    Wyatt-Hodge takes four then Shangase spills a tough chance struck back at her.

    The England opener moves to 49, England are about to win - enough time for a fifty?

  11. 6 runs

    Eng 119-1published at 10.4 overs

    Lifted onto the bank!

    Another six for Wyatt-Hodge, smacking Shangase over square leg.

    From the first ball of the over England took a four through leg byes as Dunkley attempted the reverse sweep - they're now in sight.

  12. Postpublished at 18:30 Greenwich Mean Time

    Katherine Sciver-Brunt
    Ex-England bowler on BBC Sport commentary

    Ayanda Hlubi should have taken that, she has dropped a few in this series so far. You have got to want the ball and be solid under it; her feet were too unstable.

  13. Wyatt-Hodge dropped on 34published at 10 overs

    Eng 108-1

    Oh Danni, you're living a charmed life!

    She cuts well for four, but seems set to lift the following ball straight into the hands of Ayanda Hlubi at deep square.

    But the South African fielder doesn't pick it up at all and lets an easy chance straight through for four.

  14. Postpublished at 18:28 Greenwich Mean Time

    Katherine Sciver-Brunt
    Ex-England bowler on BBC Sport commentary

    Sometimes it's tempting to want to change up the England team as much as South Africa have done, to give your lower batters a chance at the crease. But it's important to stick with your batting order and trust your openers.

  15. Eng 99-1published at 9.3 overs

    Wyatt-Hodge again takes another life, missing the ball after advancing down the pitch to Sune Luus and seeing Sinalo Jafta miss the stumping chance.

    The resulting leg bye brings Dunkley on strike and she reverse sweeps for four.

  16. Postpublished at 18:26 Greenwich Mean Time

    Katherine Sciver-Brunt
    Ex-England bowler on BBC Sport commentary

    It's so hard to pick up catches like that in the dark, but it's a great effort from Nadine de Klerk. You wouldn't expect anything less from her.

  17. Wyatt-Hodge dropped on 28published at 9 overs

    Eng 93-1

    For the second time Nadine de Klerk almost pulls off a spectacular grab!

    Almost.

    Wyatt-Hodge drops to her knee to slog-sweep Nondumiso Shangase but the ball loops high and comes down just short of the rope.

    Two fielders converge, De Klerk is closer and she very nearly pulls off the grab on the dive, but just can't hold on.

    Wyatt-Hodge runs two to move to 30.

  18. Postpublished at 18:22 Greenwich Mean Time

    Katherine Sciver-Brunt
    Ex-England bowler on BBC Sport commentary

    If everyone came out with the same mindset and stature as Danni Wyatt-Hodge, England would be unstoppable. Her confidence is wonderful.

  19. Eng 90-1published at 8 overs

    Four more for Wyatt-Hodge as England again targeting the long-off boundary.

    She moves to 28 from 18.

  20. Postpublished at 18:21 Greenwich Mean Time

    Katherine Sciver-Brunt
    Ex-England bowler on BBC Sport commentary

    We need Sophia Dunkley to continue this authoritative approach to the game. England are very much in control at this point and are flying along to this total.