SA-W vs ENG-W Ball by Ball Commentary
Commentary
South Africa Women
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Match Details
Venue
Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Toss
England Women, elected to bat
Series
England Women in South Africa, Only Test, 2024
Series Period
15 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2024
Match Day
15 Dec 2024 - (20 - over match)
Umpires
Kerrin Klaaste (SA), Lauren Agenbag (SA) and Bongani Jele (SA)
Match Referee
Shandre Fritz (SA)
Streaming Platform
fancode
Sophie Ecclestone to Nonkululeko Mlaba, no run
OUT! The substitute fielder collects the throw and takes the bails off, appealing. It is taken upstairs and the third umpire rules the batter OUT.
Sophie Ecclestone to Nonkululeko Mlaba, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Sophie Ecclestone to Tumi Sekhukhune, 1 run
1 run.
Sophie Ecclestone to Tumi Sekhukhune, 4 runs
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
Ryana Macdonald-Gay to Nonkululeko Mlaba, 4 runs
Four! That is in the gap. The batter punches this from her crease and exploits the area near point.
Ryana Macdonald-Gay to Nonkululeko Mlaba, 4 runs
Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at covers. Bounces into the fence.
Ryana Macdonald-Gay to Nonkululeko Mlaba, 4 runs
Four! Beautiful shot. The batter leans into this one and drives this through point on the off side for a boundary.
Ryana Macdonald-Gay to Nonkululeko Mlaba, no run
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Ryana Macdonald-Gay to Nonkululeko Mlaba, no run
No run, this is driven towards mid on.
Ryana Macdonald-Gay to Tumi Sekhukhune, 1 run
Leg bye, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
Sophie Ecclestone to Nonkululeko Mlaba, 2 runs
2 runs, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a couple of runs for the team.
Sophie Ecclestone to Nonkululeko Mlaba, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
OUT! The fielder has taken the catch.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from her crease.
Lauren Bell to Tumi Sekhukhune, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Lauren Bell to Tumi Sekhukhune, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Lauren Bell to Tumi Sekhukhune, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Bell to Tumi Sekhukhune, no run
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
Lauren Bell to Tumi Sekhukhune, no run
No run, the batter goes back in her crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
Lauren Bell to Tumi Sekhukhune, no run
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from her crease.
Lauren Bell to Tumi Sekhukhune, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Bell to Sinalo Jafta, no run
OUT! The batter has missed a straight ball and is struck on the pads, right in front. No problems for the umpire to adjudge him LBW.
Lauren Bell to Marizanne Kapp, 1 run
1 run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out for a run.
Lauren Bell to Marizanne Kapp, 2 runs
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
Lauren Bell to Marizanne Kapp, 4 runs
Four! The batter drives this through the covers and the ball races away to the fence.
Lauren Bell to Marizanne Kapp, 4 runs
Four! Beautiful shot. The batter leans into this one and drives this through covers on the off side for a boundary.
Sophie Ecclestone to Sinalo Jafta, no run
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
Sophie Ecclestone to Sinalo Jafta, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Sophie Ecclestone to Chloe Tryon, no run
OUT! The batter has missed the ball and is hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for LBW and it is given.
Sophie Ecclestone to Chloe Tryon, no run
No run, that is left alone for the keeper to collect.
Sophie Ecclestone to Chloe Tryon, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Sophie Ecclestone to Chloe Tryon, no run
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
Lauren Bell to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.
Lauren Bell to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Lauren Bell to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Lauren Bell to Marizanne Kapp, 2 runs
2 runs, the cover drive is played for a couple of runs.
Lauren Bell to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Lauren Bell to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Sophie Ecclestone to Chloe Tryon, no run
No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.
Sophie Ecclestone to Chloe Tryon, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from her crease.
Sophie Ecclestone to Chloe Tryon, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
OUT! There is a direct hit from the fielder fielder and the umpire has taken the help of the third umpire. The final decision is OUT.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.
Sophie Ecclestone to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Lauren Bell to Nadine De Klerk, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Bell to Nadine De Klerk, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Bell to Nadine De Klerk, no run
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
Lauren Bell to Nadine De Klerk, no run
No run, the batter goes back in her crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
Lauren Bell to Sune Luus, no run
OUT! Dragged on! The batter has played that onto the stumps.
Lauren Bell to Sune Luus, no run
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Lauren Filer to Marizanne Kapp, 4 runs
Four! That is a boundary. The batter flicks this with great timing and finds the fence.
Lauren Filer to Marizanne Kapp, 4 runs
Four! Gloriously driven. It is through the covers and in the gap. A boundary.
Lauren Filer to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
Lauren Filer to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from her crease.
Lauren Filer to Sune Luus, 1 run
Bye, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Lauren Filer to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Lauren Bell to Marizanne Kapp, no run
No run, the batter is not interested in playing at that.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, 4 runs
Four! Played forward defense towards third man.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
Lauren Bell to Sune Luus, 1 run
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
Lauren Bell to Sune Luus, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Filer to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from her crease.
Lauren Filer to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
Lauren Filer to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, that is left alone for the keeper to collect.
Lauren Filer to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, a bouncer now, ducked under.
Lauren Filer to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Lauren Filer to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, 1 run
1 run, the batter goes back in her crease and flicks it away through fine leg for a single.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, that is left alone for the keeper to collect.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, 4 runs
Four! Deft placement. The batter just uses the pace of the bowler and guides this through third man.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, the batter goes back in her crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, that is left alone for the keeper to collect.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Filer to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Lauren Filer to Sune Luus, no run
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Lauren Filer to Sune Luus, no run
No run, the batter is not interested in playing at that.
Lauren Filer to Sune Luus, no run
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
OUT! The batter has missed a straight ball and is struck on the pads, right in front. No problems for the umpire to adjudge him LBW.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from her crease.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, the batter lets the ball go outside her off stump.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, this is down the off side and let through.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, this time the batter punches it off the front foot, but finds a fielder.
Lauren Bell to Annerie Dercksen, no run
No run, this is down the off side and let through.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, the batter has just blocked that from her crease.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, 4 runs
Four! That is a lovely off drive. Finds the gap and the fence.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, the batter is not interested in playing at that.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, the batter shoulders arms to let that one through.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
OUT! The batter has missed a straight ball and is struck on the pads, right in front. No problems for the umpire to adjudge him LBW.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, 4 runs
Four! No need to run for that. The batter comes forward and punches it through covers. Finds the fence.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, this is down the off side and let through.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, the batter goes back in her crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, the batter lets the ball go outside her off stump.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, the batter lets the ball go outside her off stump.
Lauren Filer to Anneke Bosch, no run
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, 4 runs
4 Byes, the batter is not interested in playing at that.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, no run
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.