England Women's team top order, led by Sophia Dunkley and Emma Lamb, gave a commanding performance as they thrashed South Africa by a massive 114 runs in the second One-day International (ODI) at the County Ground here to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dunkley smashed 107 off just 93 balls and right-arm off-spinner Charlie Dean claimed 4\/53 as England triumphed with nine overs to spare.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was Dunkley's maiden ODI century which laid the foundation for England's mammoth 337\/5 in 50 overs in the second ODI after the hosts elected to bat first. Openers Tammy Beaumont and Emma Lamb got England Women going with a fine opening partnership 127.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dunkley was well-supported by Nat Sciver as they stitched together 142 for the third wicket, with all four of England's top batters passing the half-century mark.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In reply, South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt and Andrie Steyn gave the tourists a solid start but the side was ultimately dismissed for 223 as England took an unassailable 2-0 lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Charlie Dean was the wrecker-in-chief, finishing with figures of 4\/53, with the tweaker well-supported by young pace bowler Issy Wong (3\/36) as England increased their points lead in the multi-format series to 6-2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n