England batting duo looks to close the gap on Mithali Raj and Stafanie Taylor at the conclusion of upcoming South Africa and England series. South Africa’s Brits and Loubser aim to rise.

ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2011 nominees, Lydia Greenway and her England captain Charlotte Edwards have a chance to close the gap on the top two-placed batters in the Reliance ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings during the upcoming three-ODI series against South Africa that begins on Friday in Potchefstroom, South Africa.