By Callum Dent & Glen Robertson
Lauren Winfield struck a brilliant 74 as England posted 126 for six in the third and final NatWest International T20 against England at Edgbaston.
Winfield hit nine fours and the series' first six before falling to Chloe Tryon.
Lydia Greenway, with 19 not out, was the only other England player to reach double figures as the hosts attempt to secure a clean sweep in the three-match series following victories at the Essex County Ground and Wantage Road.
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South Africa Innings
12.03pm - It was an excellent start to the over - five dot balls - but after the sixth was adjudged as a wide, Van Niekerk pulled for four from the extra delivery.
11.59am - The tourists have yet to score over 100 in this series. They will have to if they are to avoid a series whitewash. Trisha Chetty and Dane van Niekerk are heading to the middle to start the chase. Katherine Brunt will open the bowling.
England Innings
11.45am - END OF INNINGS! Eng 126/6; Greenway 19, Gunn 2 - Jenny Gunn takes a single off the third ball, as does Greenway from the fourth. Gunn repeats the feat from the fifth, leaving Greenway on strike for the final delivery, but she can't make contact with the ball. South Africa need 127 for a consolation victory.
11.42am - WICKET! Wyatt b Ismail 0; Eng 123/6 - Wyatt tries to flick one over the wicketkeeper but misjudges the flight of the ball and is bowled by Ismail off the first ball of the over.
11.40am - WICKET! Knight st Chetty b Tryon 8; Eng 122/5 - Greenway sweeps down to the third-man boundary for four, then picks up another boundary through point, but Knight is then stumped off the penultimate ball of the over after chasing a wide one. Danni Wyatt picks up a leg-bye off the final ball, with England 123 for five with one over to go.
Two overs remaining in #EngWomen's innings, @lydiagreenway (9*) & @Heatherknight55 (4*) will be looking for a frenetic finish. 109-4
— England Cricket (@ECB_cricket) September 7, 2014
11.29am - WICKET! Winfield c Luus b Tryon 74; Eng 102/4 - The ball after the maximum, Chloe Tryon gets revenge as Winfield flicks one straight to Luus. She departs for a brilliant 74 that has given a perfect platform for Greenway and Heather Knight to go on the attack in the final four overs.
11.27am - Van Niekerk ends with figures of 1-16 after conceding five in her final over, and Winfield then goes on the attack. A four off Sune Luus is followed by the first six of the series, crunched over midwicket.
11.20am - Greenway and Winfield are happy to rotate the strike and keep the scoreboard ticking over. The run-rate is currently six an over, as Van Niekerk gets ready for her final set of six.
11.13am - WICKET! Sciver st Chetty b Van Niekerk 4; Eng 73/3 - Natalie Sciver comes down the wicket but is beaten by the spin of Dane van Niekerk and Trisha Chetty does the rest. Lydia Greenway joins Winfield at the crease.
11.10am - FIFTY! Winfield (43b 7x4 0x6) - Winfield moves to her maiden half-century in her 11th T20. A fine knock.
11.05am - WICKET! Taylor c Tryon b Letsoalo 9; Eng 64/2 - Taylor tries to go over extra-cover but picks out the fielder. Winfield's four towards long-off earlier in the over took the stand past 50.
40 - @lozwinfield (40*) has recorded her highest T20I score, in her 11th innings. Settled.
— OptaJim (@OptaJim) September 7, 2014
10.59am - Winfield collects a couple in the off side to take England to 50 and then clubs Moseline Daniels over short fine-leg for her sixth four. Daniels, appearing to be struggling with an injury, has figures of 0-15 from her four overs.
10.54am - A direct-hit would have run out Sarah Taylor there after Winfield calls for a single and then sends her back. The latter then guides Ismail past backward point for another boundary. England are well placed on 47 for one after seven overs.
10.47am - Lauren Winfield is starting to attack, lifting Marizanne Kapp over midwicket twice and then driving her down the ground for three fours in as many balls. Sixteen runs come from the fifth over.
An early blow for England as captain Edwards returns to the dug-out having made just 4. Eng 17-1 (3ovs) pic.twitter.com/Mr6IUSIodG
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) September 7, 2014
10.38am - WICKET! Edwards c Lee b Kapp 4; Eng 12/1 - Dangerwoman Edwards gets a leading edge and is well caught at mid-on. A huge boost for the Proteas.
10.32am - England's innings is up and running with back-to-back boundaries from the opening two balls. Four leg-byes are followed by Charlotte Edwards caressing a Shabnim Ismail full-toss through the covers.
Pre-Play News
10.20am - Katherine Brunt has returned to England colours over the last few weeks after a back injury sidelined her for some time. In a pre-match interview, the Yorkshirewomen said she is loving life back in the national side.
Here's the pitch at Edgbaston, looks like a good track. Charlotte Edwards' England Women's side will bat first pic.twitter.com/WY42qfQUTl
— England Cricket (@ECB_cricket) September 7, 2014
England: Charlotte Edwards (capt), Lauren Winfield, Sarah Taylor, Natalie Sciver, Lydia Greenway, Heather Knight, Danielle Wyatt, Jenny Gunn, Danielle Hazell, Katherine Brunt, Anya Shrubsole.
South Africa: Trish Chetty, Dane van Niekerk, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Lizelle Lee, Mignon du Preez (capt), Marizanne Kapp, Chloe-Lesleigh Tryon, Sune Luus, Shabnim Ismail, Matshipi Marcia Letsoalo, Moseline Daniels.
10.02am - TOSS! - South Africa win the toss and elect to field.
10am - Good morning and welcome to live coverage of the third and final NatWest International T20 between England Women and South Africa at Edgbaston. Charlotte Edwards’ side are looking to end their summer schedule with a clean sweep over the Proteas following victories at the Essex County Ground and Wantage Road.
Good morning from a sun-soaked Edgbaston. We have a double-header for you today. First up, can Eng women make it 3-0? pic.twitter.com/JLjsLLiIZ4
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) September 7, 2014