Batting collapse sets Proteas back

A dismal collapse from the Proteas women put England into the driving seat as they reached the close of play on day two on 31/1 in their second innings, a lead of 145 runs in the one-off Test at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein yesterday.

- Ross Roche

Proteas fast bowler Ayanda Hlubi picked up the only English wicket towards the end of play, having opener Maia Bouchier caught behind by keeper Sinalo Jafta for a 19-ball duck, but Tammy Beaumont (eight not out) and captain Heather Knight (19*) will start in a great position on the third morning.