Spinner Charlie Dean delivered a standout performance to propel England to a six-wicket win over the Proteas Women in the fourth annual Black Day One-Day International (ODI) at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium on Sunday. The victory leveled the series 1-1.
Dean showcased her prowess with the ball, claiming figures of 4/45, while her spin partner Sophie Ecclestone provided strong support with 3/27. Together, they dismissed South Africa's batting lineup, restricting them to 135 all out. England's batters then chased the modest target with ease, reaching it within 24 overs.
After losing the toss and being sent into bat, South Africa endured early setbacks. Lauren Filer (3/32) dismissed both Tazmin Brits (5) and Suné Luus (4) in the opening four overs, leaving the hosts on 14/2.
Marking her 100th ODI appearance - becoming the youngest player in women’s ODI history to achieve this milestone, surpassing Mithali Raj - captain Laura Wolvaardt (35) anchored the innings alongside the emerging Annerie Dercksen (29). The duo added 58 runs for the third wicket, stabilizing the innings at 72/2.
Just as the Proteas appeared to find their footing, England struck decisively. Dean and Ecclestone combined to spark a collapse, dismissing Wolvaardt, Dercksen and Marizanne Kapp (0) in quick succession. Dean’s brilliance continued as she completed a hat-trick, removing Nadine de Klerk (0) and Sinalo Jafta (0) to leave South Africa teetering at 76/7, losing four wickets for just four runs.
Chloe Tryon then displayed resilience, crafting a determined 45 off 49 balls, including eight boundaries. She partnered with tailenders Nonkululeko Mlaba (4) and Ayabonga Khaka (1*) to drag the score beyond the 100-run mark. England, however, soon wrapped up the innings, with Filer and Ecclestone finishing the job, bowling the Proteas out for 135 in 31.3 overs.
In response, England’s openers Maia Bouchier (33) and Tammy Beaumont (34) laid a solid foundation with a 69-run stand. Dercksen provided a breakthrough, dismissing Bouchier in the 12th over. She followed this with Beaumont’s wicket, while the experienced Kapp (1/14) trapped Heather Knight (7) LBW, reducing England to 82/3.
Needing 54 runs to win, Danni Wyatt-Hodge (25*) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (20) forged a crucial 47-run partnership to steer England to the brink of victory. Although Sciver-Brunt fell to De Klerk (1/25), Wyatt-Hodge saw her team home, with England securing the win with 26 overs to spare.
The series decider is set for Wednesday at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom. The match begins at 2pm SAST.
Proteas Women ODI Squad
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain, Fidelity Titans), Anneke Bosch (Fidelity Titans), Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions), Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province), Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers), Mieke de Ridder (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers), Lara Goodall (World Sports Betting Western Province), Ayanda Hlubi (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions), Marizanne Kapp (World Sports Betting Western Province), Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions), Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans), Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions).
Proteas Women Tour against England
ODI Series
Wednesday from 2pm
South Africa v England – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
Test
15-18 December from 10am
South Africa v England - Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
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