Women's cricket

Knight rues rain for denying England charge for victory over South Africa

England were left frustrated after rain once again denied them the chance of a first Test win on home soil since 2005, with just 43.1 overs possible on the fourth and final day against South Africa at Taunton

Raf Nicholson at Taunton

30, Jun, 2022 @6:48 PM

England v South Africa: women’s Test ends in rain-affected draw on day four – as it happened

Over-by-over report: The one-off Test ended in a draw after tourists reached 181 for 5 in their second innings before the rain came

Daniel Gallan (at Taunton, earlier) and Tanya Aldred (later)

30, Jun, 2022 @4:56 PM

Issy Wong strikes after rain break to give England the edge against South Africa

A late flurry of wickets left England in a good position on the third day of their Test match at Taunton

Raf Nicholson at Taunton

29, Jun, 2022 @7:28 PM

England v South Africa: women’s Test match, day three – as it happened!

Half the day’s play was lost to rain, but in the time the weather allowed, England tightened their control of the match so now have a decent chance of forcing a final-day win

Daniel Gallan (at Taunton, earlier) and Daniel Harris (now)

29, Jun, 2022 @6:25 PM

Sciver and Davidson-Richards put England in control against South Africa

Centuries from Nat Sciver and Alice Davidson-Richards put England Women in a strong position after the second day of the Test against South Africa in Taunton

Raf Nicholson at Taunton

28, Jun, 2022 @7:08 PM

England v South Africa: women’s Test match, day two – as it happened

A monstrous partnership of 207 between Nat Sciver and Alice Davidson-Richards helped England take control of the match

Daniel Gallan (earlier) and Daniel Harris (later)

28, Jun, 2022 @5:19 PM

Marizanne Kapp leads South Africa fightback against new-look England

England had reduced the tourists to 45 for four in the women’s Test at Taunton before Kapp blasted 150 to turn the tide

Raf Nicholson at Taunton

27, Jun, 2022 @6:56 PM

England v South Africa: women’s Test match, day one – as it happened!

An amazing knock of 150 from Marizanne Kapp rescued South Africa, who slumped to 89-5 before they were eventually bowled out for 284

Daniel Gallan (at Taunton, earlier) and Daniel Harris (later)

27, Jun, 2022 @5:14 PM

England face their first Test without Katherine Brunt and Anya Shrubsole

Five debutants could line up against South Africa at Taunton on Monday as England’s new era begins

Raf Nicholson

26, Jun, 2022 @7:00 AM

Southern Vipers sink Central Sparks to lift Charlotte Edwards Trophy

Southern Vipers picked up the Charlotte Edwards Trophy after beating Central Sparks by six wickets in the 20-over final in Northampton

Raf Nicholson

11, Jun, 2022 @6:28 PM

Women’s Test matches ‘not part of future landscape’, says ICC chief

Greg Barclay, the independent chair of the International Cricket Council, has warned fans to brace for a reduction in the amount of Test cricket over the next few years

Simon Burnton at Lord's

03, Jun, 2022 @5:09 PM