South Africa beat England for the first time at a Women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday, triumphing by six wickets at the WACA in a tight finish.

After a Nat Sciver fifty led the 2018 runners-up to a total of 123-8, a second-wicket stand of 84 between Dane van Niekerk and Marizanne Kapp saw South Africa left with a favourable equation: 34 needed from 28.

But racing across the finish line wasn’t to be so simple…

Over 15.3: Sarah Glenn earns her reward

Marizanne Kapp 39 (c & b Sarah Glenn)

Impressing on her World Cup debut, Sarah Glenn is rewarded for her control with the breakthrough England so desperately need as Kapp chips the ball back to the leg-spinner, who holds on well moving to her right. Three dot balls follow to boost the required rate up to 8.5.

18.5: Amy Jones fails to gather

Sophie Ecclestone to Chloe Tryon, no run

This time round Tryon advances down the track, but the ball spins past her. Fortunately for the South Africans, the extra bounce off the WACA surface hinders Amy Jones, who can’t hold on to apply the stumping .

18.6: No luck this time round

Chloe Tryon 12 (b Sophie Ecclestone)

A fascinating three-ball sequence comes to a close as Ecclestone finishes off her spell with one that goes straight through and knocks Tryon over. Nine needed from six.

19.3: Du Preez lands the fatal blow

Katherine Brunt to Mignon du Preez, SIX

Katherine Brunt begins her over on the money with two singles from two ball. But it’s third time lucky for South Africa as du Preez backs away to smash the ball for six over the leg side. On her 100th T20I appearance it’s the perfect way to level the scores.

19.4: The winning moment

Katherine Brunt to Mignon du Preez, FOUR

With the field in, du Preez goes through the leg side once more to collect four and earn a fairytale finish in a landmark match for her and her country.