South Africa lost to England by 145 runs.
Despite coming close to parity with a performance of 237-3, England’s seamers later dismissed South Africa for 281, securing a 114-run lead.
This gap was extended to 145 runs thanks to the efforts of Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight. The match saw a delay due to lightning. While South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp managed 57 runs, debutant Ryana MacDonald-Gay shattered their hopes by taking her wicket.
A 92-run partnership between Laura Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen had given the hosts some hope, but South Africa ended the second of the four days with another setback, facing defeat.
South Africa vs England, One-off Test (Day Two of Four)
England 395-9 declared & 31-1 (14 overs): Knight 19; Hlubi 1-1
South Africa 281 (88.4 overs): Wolvaardt 65; Bell 4-49
England secured a 145-run lead.