Postpublished at 07:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Alex gets her wish, here comes Sophie Ecclestone...
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 07:15 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
SA 169-4published at 38 overs
Target 236
Short from Cross and Du Preez finds the mid-wicket boundary with a brutal pull shot!
The England seamer comes back well though, three dot balls to end the over. South Africa need 67 from 72 balls to win.
Postpublished at 07:13 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialThat's why Sophie Ecclestone has got to bowl now. It's a key partnership.
Postpublished at 07:13 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport's chief cricket writer in TaurangaJust the small matter of 271 ODIs between Marizanne Kapp and Mignon du Preez.
SA 163-4published at 37 overs
Target 236
Five from Dean's over, the required rate is now 5.61 but with Kapp and Du Preez at the crease, there is no reason for South Africa to panic.
Postpublished at 07:11 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
There will be a number of England players hugely relieved to see the back of Wolvaardt. Chief among them will be Amy Jones after missing what, by her high standards, was a pretty straightforward stumping a few overs back...
SA 158-4published at 36 overs
Target 236
The game turns yet again. With Wolvaardt there, South Africa were clear favourites. With the opener gone, England might just have the edge, slight though it may be.
Postpublished at 07:09 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport's chief cricket writer in TaurangaKate Cross dropped Laura Wolvaardt twice, so she must be very relieved.
Postpublished at 07:08 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialLaura Wolvaardt was looking to pull that up and over mid-wicket but she's just got it off the top of the bat.
This is the turning point for England.
WICKETpublished at 36 overs
Wolvaardt c Sciver b Cross 77 (SA 158-4)
Huge moment! Having hit the previous ball over mid-off for four, Wolvaardt tries to pull this over mid-wicket but mistimes it and Nat Sciver holds on to a straightforward catch.
A good knock from Wolvaardt but she ran out of lives eventually.
SA 152-3published at 35 overs
Target 236
South Africa need 84 from 90 balls to win.
Wolvaardt holds the key, if she is there at the end, England are in trouble. Oust her in the next few overs and it is anybody's game. Strap in, folks!
Postpublished at 07:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match SpecialMignon du Preez has not been in the runs this year, but she is a fine player.
Postpublished at 07:01 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialExcellent work from Amy Jones, and now England have to take this opportunity to take a few more wickets and push that run rate up.
WICKETpublished at 06:59 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Luus st Jones b Dean 36 (SA 147-3)
Brilliant from Amy Jones! She missed the chance a couple of overs back but she makes amends here, rapid glovework to whip off the bails as Sune Luus overbalanced after being dragged forward. A wicket on World Cup debut for Charlie Dean.
Hope renewed for England.
Postpublished at 06:58 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialEngland are creating chances but they are just not taking them.
Postpublished at 06:58 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match SpecialIt is harsh to call that a drop but it has to go down as one.
Wolvaardt dropped yet again!published at 33.2 overs
SA 143-2 (Target 236)
Heather Knight has her head in her hands as another catch goes down!
This is a tough one as Kate Cross makes ground to her left from extra cover before diving, getting a hand to the ball but unable to hold on. The ball trickles away for four.
It is all going South Africa's way right now.
SA 138-2published at 33 overs
Target 236
South Africa break through another psychological barrier with less than 100 needed. Seven from Dean's over, Wolvaardt lofting the first ball over mid-off for two and the singles come easily from the next five.
Postpublished at 06:52 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialIt can get a bit chaotic in this kind of situation when everyone has opinions and wants it heard. But here, Heather Knight has got to be the one speaking and the players have got to listen. She has to lead from the front now.
Postpublished at 06:50 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialThere's just been too many mistakes from England. Wolvaardt has had four chances - three dropped catches and a missed stumping.