Proteas must build up steam

Relieved to have bounced back against England, all-rounder Nadine de Klerk (above) said the Proteas hoped to carry that momentum into the rest of their home tour.

- Wesley Botton

After losing 3-0 in the T20 series last week, the SA team coasted to a commanding six-wicket victory with more than 11 overs to spare in the first ODI in Kimberley on Wednesday.

Batting first, England were bowled out for 186 runs, with Marizanne Kapp (3/24) and Annerie Dircksen (3/16) leading the Proteas attack.

In response, the hosts reached 189/4 in the 39th over of their innings, led by captain Laura Wolvaardt (59 not out) and De Klerk (48 not out).