DRS not available for one-off women's Test between South Africa and England

There will be no DRS for the one-off Test between South Africa Women and England Women in Bloemfontein, starting on December 15 (Sunday). 

This is the first time in 22 years South Africa are hosting a women’s Test. However, this will also be the only match in South Africa this summer to not have DRS. The two teams had the DRS service available during the three T20Is and as many ODIs, which ended on December 11.

"The inclusion of the DRS for the ongoing inbound tour against England was agreed upon at the planning stage of the tour, noting that it will be the first time it was used for women's bilateral tours in South Africa in recent history," ESPNcricinfo quoted South Africa's director of national teams and high-performance Enoch Nkwe as saying.

"The white-ball formats were prioritised with regards to DRS for this tour as it directly impacted the Proteas Women's rankings in T20I cricket and the Women's Championship as well as the overall CSA strategy for the senior women's national team.

"While the development of the red-ball format is important, it is worth noting that resources are currently being directed at the white-ball formats due to the significance of ODI and T20I cricket in the current women's international cricket landscape."

The South African Cricket Board is not willing to spend money on DRS for this encounter.

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