England Steals Stunning Victory against South Africa
England vs South Africa today's world cup match result: England won by 6 runs in the most thrilling match against South Africa. Broad took four wickets in the match.England vs South Africa Scoreboard
Engalnd Steals Victory from South Africa
England has been giving thrilling matches in this world cup. After a tie against Indian and a loss against Ireland, they came up with a stunning victory against South Africa by defending a small total of 171 runs. Both the teams excelled in both fielding and bowling, but failed to score high in this match. Smith and Strauss proved that they are best in their positions of being the Captains.
England won the toss and choose to bat first. But they lost their captain and Pieterson early in the match. But the half centuries of Trott (52) and Ravi Bopara (60) landed the Proteas to 171. England were bowled out in 45.4 overs. Imran Tahir once again took 4 wickets in hand and proved that he will be very handy in the coming matches.
For South Africa, the starting was very solid. Amla(42) and Smith (22) could make a first wicket partnership of 50 runs. But the descent bowling attack from Broad, Anderson, Swann, Pietersen etc prevented South Africa chasing 171 runs successfully. Broad took four wickets including two crucial wickets in the 48th over. Anderson has two wickets in his account.
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