• Rain ends England Women’s push for win

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    The one-off women’s Test between England and South Africa in Taunton ended in a draw after a rain-hit final day on Thursday.

    The Proteas were 188-5 in their second innings, with a lead of 48 runs, when the players were forced from the field for the last time.

    Tumi Sekhukhune (33*) and Marizanne Kapp (43*) were at the crease, having stabilised the Proteas innings after they had been in trouble at 118-5.

    Kate Cross starred with the ball for England, taking 4-63 in her 17.4 overs.

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    Simon Borchardt