End of over. Over 20. 6 runs. Bowler: Linsey Smith. South Africa Women: 129/8(rr 6.45)
19.6
1
Smith 以 S Ismail
One run. Linsey Smith to Shabnim Ismail. Stock length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ecclestone. England close out a comprehensive 40-run victory and they march into the Final, where they will meet Australia. South Africa got off to a steady start in the powerplay but lost captain Laura Wolvaardt at a crucial stage. Tazmin Brits played her part with a half-century, but the England's middle-overs bowling kept the pressure on and never allowed South Africa's chase to gain momentum. As the required rate spiralled in the second half of the innings, wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals and South Africa fell well short. Charlie Dean and Lauren Bell struck key blows at regular intervals to stall momentum and control the scoring rate. Nat Sciver-Brunt is the Player of the Match for his first innings batting and she will lead her side into a blockbuster clash with Australia at Lord's on Sunday.
19.5
1
Smith 以 N de Klerk
One run. Linsey Smith to Nadine de Klerk. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Dean.
19.4
0
Smith 以 N de Klerk
Dot ball. Linsey Smith to Nadine de Klerk. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Bell.
19.3
1
Smith 以 S Ismail
One run. Linsey Smith to Shabnim Ismail. Stock ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dean.
19.2
1
Smith 以 N de Klerk
One run. Linsey Smith to Nadine de Klerk. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Gibson.
19.1
2
Smith 以 N de Klerk
Two runs. Linsey Smith to Nadine de Klerk. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep point for 2 runs, run save by Kemp.
End of over. Over 19. 4 runs. Bowler: Lauren Bell. South Africa Women: 123/8(rr 6.47)
18.6
W
Bell 以 A Khaka
Wicket. OUT! Bowled. Lauren Bell to Ayabonga Khaka. Slower ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Bell completes her spell with a breakthrough.
18.5
4
Bell 以 A Khaka
Four runs. FOUR! Lauren Bell to Ayabonga Khaka. Short, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
18.4
0
Bell 以 A Khaka
Dot ball. Lauren Bell to Ayabonga Khaka. Slower ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, inside edge back to bowler for no runs.
18.3
W
Bell 以 S Jafta
Wicket. OUT! Run Out. Lauren Bell to Sinalo Jafta. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, direct hit by Wyatt-Hodge. A sharp throw from Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
18.2
0
Bell 以 S Jafta
Dot ball. Lauren Bell to Sinalo Jafta. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Jones.
18.1
0
Bell 以 S Jafta
Dot ball. Lauren Bell to Sinalo Jafta. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Jones.
End of over. Over 18. 6 runs. Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone. South Africa Women: 119/6(rr 6.61)
17.6
0
Ecclestone 以 N de Klerk
Dot ball. Sophie Ecclestone to Nadine de Klerk. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Kemp.
17.5
1
Ecclestone 以 S Jafta
One run. Sophie Ecclestone to Sinalo Jafta. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Sciver-Brunt, fielded by Jones.
17.4
W
Ecclestone 以 C Tryon
Wicket. OUT! Bowled. Sophie Ecclestone to Chloe Tryon. Stock length ball, off stump backing away Slog, missed. Cleaned her up.
17.3
1
Ecclestone 以 N de Klerk
One run. Sophie Ecclestone to Nadine de Klerk. Stock length ball, down leg side down the track working, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Bell.
17.2
0
Ecclestone 以 N de Klerk
Dot ball. Sophie Ecclestone to Nadine de Klerk. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to cover for no runs, by Kemp.
