In a gripping one-off Test match, England seized control as South Africa lost their last seven first-innings wickets for just 44 runs. After a promising start at 237-3, the Proteas collapsed to 281, giving England a 114-run lead. Notable performances included Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight, who guided England to 31-1 by day’s end. The absence of the Decision Review System (DRS) impacted South Africa, with captain Laura Wolvaardt expressing frustration over a controversial lbw decision that contributed to the downfall of the batting order.