3rd ODI between England and South Africa At Senwes Park, Potchefstroom, it turned into an exciting contest as The visitors recorded a six-wicket win via DLS method, ensuring a 2-1 series win. Tammy BeaumontUnbeaten 65 and Charlie DeanHazard's all-round performance proved pivotal to England's success. South African innings led by Laura WolfhardtComposed of 61, he set a respectable total of 233/8. However, rain disrupted play and England revised the target to 152 in 23 overs, which they chased down with remarkable efficiency, finishing with 24 balls to spare.
South Africa innings: Laura Wolfardt steady anchor
South Africa's strike efforts were based on… Laura Wolfhardtwhose 61 out of 68 balls showed her impeccable timing and technique. Her knock included a brilliant nine boundaries and she pinned the hosts during the early overs. While Wolfhardt remained consistent, the rest of the players struggled to find rhythm against England's disciplined bowling attack. Marizan Cap She made 38 off 54 balls, partnering with Wolvaardt to stabilize the innings in the middle.
However, England responded with the key wicket, disrupting South Africa's momentum. Chloe Tryon She added some much-needed momentum with a quickfire 20 off 21 balls, but was dismissed by Sophie Ecclestone The roles were stopped. The lower order is led Mickey D. ReaderThe unbeaten 19ers took the score to 233/8, a total that looked competitive but not unassailable. The England bowlers excelled at maintaining control, with Ecclestone (2/26) and Dean (2/52) making significant contributions.
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Chasing England: The Heroics of Tammy Beaumont
England's chase began in dramatic fashion Marizan Cap He delivered a fiery opening spell, reducing the visitors to 4/2 in the first over. Kapp's deadly speed and accuracy were dismantled Maya Bouchier and Nat Skiver-Brunett Early, while Heather KnightHe was dismissed soon after leaving England reeling at 25/3. Pressure mounted as South Africa sniffed a possible victory.
However, Beaumont showed nerves of steel and led a stunning recovery. The unbeaten 65 off just 46 balls, laced with ten boundaries, was a masterclass in counter-attacking. Beaumont's ability to find gaps and rotate the strike kept England on track despite the early nerves. I have found a capable partner in Amy Joneswho played a scintillating knock of 49* off 36 balls. Together they formed a match-winning and unbeaten 90-run partnership that dashed South Africa's hopes. Their partnership showed great batting play and strategic running between the wickets, closing out the chase in just 19 runs.
Here's how Twitter reacted:
Eighth consecutive ODI series win for @englandcricket .
Two trophies in the bag on this tour of South Africa 🙌#rescue pic.twitter.com/aA6Tr0vSVK
— PCA (@PCA) December 11, 2024
Series win ✅😍
England take ODI series in South Africa#rescue pic.twitter.com/gdOgio1A5G
– The English Barmy Army 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) December 11, 2024
🟢🟡 The result of the match
The rain-affected final ODI is drawing to a close.
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They won the 3-game WODI series 2-1🏆#Always on the rise #Come with me #BePartofIt #rescue pic.twitter.com/Ib5z8zGWcu
– Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) December 11, 2024
Charlie Dean wins the Series MVP award 🥇#slim #cricket #rescue #Charlie Dean #crickettwitter #Women's cricket pic.twitter.com/IjDBPUDB7m
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) December 12, 2024
Mandla Machimbe certainly has a mission to change this aspect
The Protean women have been sad in this series #Sauvingo
– Tim Dale Lees (@Tim32_cricket) December 11, 2024
Series win!!! 🏆
We take the ODI series in South Africa 🤩 pic.twitter.com/2QE8UUYL6w
– England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 11, 2024
England finished the ICC Women's Championship with 32 points. The only team to beat Australia in a series in this tournament.
South Africa finished the IWC Championship with 25 points. The only other team to beat Australia in a match in this tournament.
Only Australia and India are in contention to win the tournament now.
-Shajin MS (@SupertrampMS) December 11, 2024
Brilliant knocks from Amy and Tammy, England winning by four overs in the deciding ODI against South Africa (it's a good job they only have one cap).
@SkyCricket– 🌍🌳🐟🙉Ady🤔 (@AdyG28) December 11, 2024
Tammy Beaumont still ittttt
– Hannah (@only_hannahhhh) December 11, 2024
Tammy Beaumont 👏🏻👏🏻❤️
– RJ (@TheBizarreOne_) December 11, 2024
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