England demolished South Africa by 10 wickets after bowling them out for just 69.

England won the toss and elected to bowl first, making full use of helpful conditions that offered movement for the seamers and grip for the spinners.

South Africa’s batting line-up struggled to find any rhythm against a relentless England attack. The Proteas were bundled out for just 69 in 20.4 overs, their innings never managing to recover after losing early wickets. England’s bowlers stuck to disciplined lines and lengths, applying constant pressure that led to a steady flow of dismissals.

Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith was the pick of the attack, delivering an outstanding spell of control and guile to claim figures of 3-7 in her 4 overs. She was well supported by the rest of the bowling unit, who shared the wickets and ensured South Africa never built any meaningful partnerships.

Sinalo Jafta, who top-scored with 22 from 36 balls, was the only batter to show some resistance, but her efforts weren’t enough to lift the innings.

Chasing just 70 for victory, England’s openers made light work of the target. Tammy Beaumont (18 off 35 balls) provided steady support while Amy Jones played fluently for her unbeaten 40 off 50 deliveries. Together, they guided England to a dominant 10-wicket victory, sealing the match with more than 26 overs to spare.

The emphatic win underlined England’s superiority with both bat and ball, while South Africa will reflect on a batting performance that left them well short of being competitive.