Lamb heroics seal first ODI for England
World Cup semi-final rematch goes down similar path
England clamped down with the ball in their semi-final win over South Africa back in March at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, and were equally emphatic in Northampton, restricting South Africa to just 218.
Katherine Brunt found an early rhythm in her return, taking 2/5 in her opening spell of five overs. Cracking the South African batting order open with strikes in consecutive overs, the quick finished with a third, beating the defences of Ayabonga Khaka as the hosts pressed on to take all ten wickets.
Nat Sciver was not as lethal with the new ball, but returned to decimate the middle order, finishing with 4/59.
Chloe Tryon hits back in batting flurry
Missing the Test match through injury, Chloe Tryon showcased her power in an admirable counter attack, plundering 13 boundaries in a 73-ball 88.
Walking out at 73/4 and losing Laura Wolvaardt soon after at 108/5, Tryon saved the tourists from a total collapse, putting on 97 with Nadine de Klerk (38), and taking the score past 200. The right-hander would only fall in the final five overs trying to move up an extra gear.
The knock was her ninth ODI fifty, and second-highest score in the format.
Emma Lamb locks up an opening spot?
The England setup challenged Emma Lamb to deliver at the top of the order, and the 24-year-old exceeded all expectations with a magnificent maiden century.
Losing Tammy Beaumont early in the chase of 219, Lamb outscored the aggressive Sophia Dunkley in a partnership of 78, and motored along with Sciver, who made a quick-fire 55 from just 36 balls.
Lamb was the the star though, bringing up her century with a glorious drive wide of cover.
The opener would eventually fall to Tumi Sekhukhune for 102, though had all but sealed victory for the hosts, who coasted home in the 33rd over.
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