England 359-9 & 236 all out; S Africa 281 & 64 all outTourists wrap up crushing 286-run win in three days
England claimed a comprehensive 286-run victory in the one-off Test at Bloemfontein after rolling South Africa over for 64 in their second innings – their lowest total in women’s Tests.
The success is England’s first Test win in more than a decade – the last came against Australia at Perth in January 2014 – and Heather Knight’s first as captain (she had previously presided over four draws and two defeats).
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