England finish their summer series against South Africa with two Twenty20 matches in one day at Northampton Skipper Charlotte Edwards leads from the front in the opening game with a superb 76 not out off 66 balls Holly Colvin attempts a quick single as England post a score of 116-8 after winning the toss and opting to bat first Katherine Brunt makes no mistake when Susanna Benade offers a catch in the deep as South Africa's run-chase falters And it's high fives all round for England as South Africa come up short on 79-7 after their 20 overs to lose by 37 runs England bat first again in the second match and Sarah Taylor sets them on their way with 31 off 32 balls, including five fours Lydia Greenway fails to make solid contact as she winds up a big hit but contributes a useful 18 to an England total of 123-5 South Africa are again found wanting with the bat as 16-year-old Anya Shrubsole picks up three wickets with the new ball Skipper Charlotte Edwards enjoys the taste of success as England restrict South Africa to 80-9 and win by 43 runs England celebrate victory over South Africa - but a tougher test lies ahead in their next series against India
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