Centuries from Nat Sciver and Alice Davidson-Richards put England Women in a strong position after the second day of the Test against South Africa in Taunton
A maiden Test century from Nat Sciver, and an equally impressive hundred from Alice Davidson-Richards on Test debut, helped England post 328 for six on day two, leading South Africa by 44 runs, to place the hosts in a commanding position with two days left to play.
“I’ve always had a deep-rooted faith in how good I could be, and it was just knowing how to get there,” Davidson-Richards said. “Everything that’s happened before has allowed me to get to here and be the player I am now and the person I am now. She described reaching three figures as “bloody brilliant”, while Sciver said her own century ranked as one of her best moments in international cricket: “For it to be in a Test match is really special. It’s a format that we don’t get to play much of, but one that I love, so I’m really happy.”
Davidson-Richards was dismissed on the verge of stumps, caught at backward point wafting at a wide one, but Sciver – who remains unbeaten on 119 – said England fully intend to continue batting on Wednesday. “We want to try and get the biggest lead we can. I’m excited to get back out there in the morning,” she said.
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