Postpublished at 07:35 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special
Every run scored off Sophie Ecclestone feels like a win for South Africa.
Summary
Wolvaardt dropped three times by England & also survives missed stumping before falling for 77
Half-centuries for Beaumont & Jones help England post 235-9
Five wickets for Kapp; England lose last six wickets for 78 runs
England still looking for first win after defeats by Australia and West Indies
South Africa have beaten Bangladesh, Pakistan and now England in their first two games
Postpublished at 07:35 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
SA 192-5published at 43 overs
Target 236
Sophie Ecclestone is like gold-dust at this stage of an innings, just one run from her ninth over.
South Africa almost looked to be seeing her off and backing themselves to get the runs elsewhere. They need 44 from 42 balls.
Postpublished at 07:33 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Lydia Greenway
Ex-England batter on BBC Test Match SpecialAs much as South Africa have lost five key wickets, there are still senior players left. It's going to be so close.
Postpublished at 07:33 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Getting rid of Laura Wolvaardt was huge for England. Doing so has brought them back into the game but it still hangs in the balance with eight over to go...
SA 191-5published at 42 overs
Target 236
Seven runs from the over, South Africa are doing what is required. England are still right in this though.
Postpublished at 07:30 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport's chief cricket writer in TaurangaEngland's problem is that the balls left and runs required are going down at the same rate. They haven't closed that gap for a while.
SA 188-5published at 41.2 overs
Target 236
Edged but wide of Jones and away for four. Tryon will take it, South Africa will take, they won't care how the runs come.
Postpublished at 07:28 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
South Africa need 52 from 54 balls as Brunt returns to the attack.
Postpublished at 07:28 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Lydia Greenway
Ex-England batter on BBC Test Match SpecialI love close games like this. I know I want England to win but this is what the tournament is all about.
Postpublished at 07:28 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
The skipper is getting nervous!
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SA 184-5 (Target 236)
Prepare to be amazed, Stephan! Ball-tracking shows the ball was sliding just past leg stump and Kapp survives.
Which way is this one going?
Postpublished at 07:27 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport's chief cricket writer in TaurangaIt looked like a quicker ball from Ecclestone, and Kapp looked like she was playing French cricket. I'll be amazed if this isn't out.
Umpire reviewpublished at 41 overs
SA 184-6
Has Ecclestone done it again? Kapp goes back, misses and the umpire's finger goes up. She reviews straightaway...
Postpublished at 07:22 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport's chief cricket writer in Tauranga
Image source, Getty ImagesKapp might just be thinking they're not going to get the runs off Sophie Ecclestone so they've got to get them at the other end.
SA 179-5published at 40 overs
Target 236
Big over for South Africa, 10 from it. Kapp hits Cross up and over mid-on for four to start the over and when the seamer offers up a short, wide delivery later in the over, Tryon carves it away past point for four more.
Postpublished at 07:20 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport's chief cricket writer in TaurangaWe know Chloe Tryon can hit the ball but is she good enough to take the attack to England here?
SA 169-5published at 39 overs
Target 236
A wicket maiden for Sophie Ecclestone - and what a time to do it.
Postpublished at 07:19 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialIt's not Ecclestone's best ball, it's wide and a real tempter for Mignon du Preez. A good take from Amy Jones.
WICKETpublished at 39 overs
Du Preez c Jones b Ecclestone 8 (SA 169-5)
Superb from Ecclestone! Four dot balls and then the wicket of Mignon du Preez!
It was the loosest delivery she bowled, a bit of width on offer, the right-hander went after it but can only edge behind to Jones, who takes it at the second attempt.
England are jubilant.
Postpublished at 07:16 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport's chief cricket writer in TaurangaMignon du Preez is not a great player of spin.