South Africa moved nearer to securing a semi-final berth within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup with an exciting seven-run victory over defending champions England of their Tremendous 8 conflict on Friday on the Daren Sammy Cricket Floor.
Put in to bat first, South Africa bought off to a strong begin with an 86-run opening partnership between Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks. De Kock hammered his second consecutive half-century, scoring 65 off 38 balls, whereas Hendricks contributed 19.
The innings noticed some slowdown within the center overs, however a late cameo from David Miller, who scored 43 off 28 balls, helped South Africa put up a aggressive complete of 163 for six.
England’s chase stumbles
England’s chase bought off to a shaky begin as they misplaced opener Phil Salt early. The next dismissals of Jos Buttler (17) and Jonny Bairstow (16) left England in bother. Nonetheless, a 78-run partnership between Harry Brook (53) and Liam Livingstone (33) revived their hopes.
Regardless of their efforts, England’s lack of aggressive intent early of their innings proved pricey. With solely three fours and one six within the first 11 overs, they struggled to maintain up with the required run fee.
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Needing 14 runs off the ultimate over, England fell brief as South African pacer Anrich Nortje bowled a decent final over, sealing the win for his staff. Nortje’s disciplined bowling and the stress of the ultimate over noticed England unable to succeed in the goal, ending their innings at 156 for six.
South Africa now leads their group with 4 factors from two matches. England, with two factors, stays in rivalry for a semi-final spot. They’ll face the US in Barbados on Sunday, whereas South Africa will tackle hosts West Indies on the identical day.
