Postpublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Melissa Story
BBC Test Match Special
This is fantastic cricket out here. There's so much pressure being applied by England and you feel like a wicket could fall at any point.
Summary
Close: SA 55-3, trailing by 78 runs
Wong has Goodall caught behind before Wolvaardt slashes to gully after long rain delay
England declare on 417-8, leading by 133, after Sciver's 169*
One-off Test, day three, Taunton
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Postpublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Postpublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Georgia Elwiss
England all-rounder on BBC Test Match SpecialSophia Dunkley was saying that these whites are quite tapered at the ankle and she and Tammy have been struggling to get the pads on under the trousers.
They've popped a few zips and been rustling around in the spares to try and find some they can fit under.
The last thing you need is split trousers on TV in front of everyone!
SA 16-1published at 8 overs
Beauty from Cross. Just back of a length and she manages to extract a bit of extra bounce as well as a little movement away off the seam. Wolvaardt has done well not to nick that one.
The South Africa opener did get two earlier in the over with a firm push through mid-off.
Postpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Georgia Elwiss
England all-rounder on BBC Test Match SpecialUnfortunately I was one of the people bowling at Laura during that amazing hundred in the warm up game. It's always a mark of a good player when even in defence it's making that proper noise off the bat. She's such a class player at such a young age and she'll be around a long time for South Africa and teams around the world.
SA 14-1published at 7 overs
Bell does find a bit of swing away from the left-handed Goodall but is still trying to bowl relatively straight from over the wicket.
Slightly wider to end the over, another maiden, but Goodall leaves well alone.
Postpublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Georgia Elwiss
England all-rounder on BBC Test Match SpecialSo far the ball isn't doing a lot through the air but Lauren Bell is back in the attack and if anyone is going to get movement it will be her.
SA 14-1published at 6 overs
Good start from Kate Cross after the rain delay, a maiden. The England seamer is targeting Wolvaardt's stumps and nearly gets past the opener's forward defence midway through the over.
Postpublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Anya Shrubsole
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialTaunton is one of the best places for food. Lord's is great for a three course meal. It really is incredible. I'm always gutted if we play there and bowl second because opening the bowling means you can't take advantage of it.
Leicester is also pretty good but we love the bananas and honey and yoghurt here at Taunton. It's their signature dish. Georgia and I have both had members of the England staff fetch us some and we've got bowls of it stashed in the comms box.
SA 14-1published at 5 overs
Trail by 119
Lovely shot from Lara Goodall, punching the ball back through mid-off for four. It was too full from Wong and the left-hander was quick to capitalise.
SA 10-1published at 4.2 overs
First ball back from Issy Wong and a half-chance already. Laura Wolvaardt tries to tuck the ball off her hip and it is only just wide of Tammy Beaumont at short leg!
Postpublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
The umpires are heading out to the middle, England are in a huddle and we're almost ready to go!
Tea is set to be taken at 16:40 BST and play can be extended until 19:30 BST tonight.
Postpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match SpecialThe final cover is being wheeled away. The stumps are being put back in.
Postpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Anya Shrubsole
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialI imagine this England side will be full of energy - they got the wicket and then they've had a little bit of a break and they've got nice conditions now.
Postpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Phil Long
BBC Test Match Special statisticianLaura Wolvaardt stands between England and victory.
Restart at 15:05 BSTpublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Good news at last! Play will restart in 10 minutes with South Africa 9-1, trailing England by 124 runs at Taunton.
Postpublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match SpecialThe inspection is taking place out there, Sune Luus is out there in her pads so she's expecting to play. The England team in their entirety of going through their warm ups.
We're almost ready to go, I think. Surely?
Postpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
All eyes on the umpires with the final - don't hold your breath, folks - pitch inspection due to take place any minute now.
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Anya Shrubsole
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThey're putting some sawdust down on a few wet patches but what is going to happen in 25 minutes that makes the ground more playable than it is now?
Possible restart at 15:05 BSTpublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
Right. A final pitch inspection (you can't be too careful...) will take place at 14:50 BST and providing there is no more rain, play will resume 15 minutes after that.
Typically, as I type that, there are murmurs of a bit of rain in the air. Nothing serious as yet, though.
Postpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 29 June 2022
We'll bring you word from the latest pitch inspection as we get it. But, I'm afraid the forecast for the next few hours isn't brilliant.
