England completed a 3-0 series whitewash with a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the third Women’s T20 International at Centurion.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge hit an unbeaten 53 as England raced to victory with 51 balls remaining after spinner Charlie Dean’s 3 for 26 helped them reach 124.
South Africa, who were without captain Laura Wolvaardt due to illness, slipped to 45 for 5 from their opening eight overs as Lauren Bell and Dean both struck twice.
Nondumiso Shangase (31) and Nadine de Klerk (19) put on 52 runs for the sixth wicket to give the hosts hope of posting a competitive total, but the last five wickets fell in quick succession.
Dean’s good day continued when he ran Sinalo Jafta.
Maia Bouchier, who hit four fours and a six in her 21-ball 35, was the only wicket to fall as England raced towards the target.
Wyatt-Hodge hit 10 fours and a six in her knock of 31 balls, while Sophia Dunkley hit 24 not out.
