Regardless of England’s finest efforts to limit South Africa to 163/6, the Proteas managed to defend the whole, because of a spirited fightback from Harry Brook (53) and Liam Livingstone (33).
South Africa’s technique of taking the tempo off the ball proved efficient, as England struggled to seek out boundaries between the fifth and the 12th over, reported PTI.
Brook and Livingstone’s partnership of 78 from 42 balls introduced England again into the sport, however South Africa held their nerve to take care of their unbeaten run within the match.
England wanted 46 runs from the ultimate 4 overs, and Ottneil Baartman‘s full-tosses within the 17th over gave them hope.
Nevertheless, Kagiso Rabada (2/32) and Marco Jansen’s tight bowling within the closing overs sealed the win for South Africa, with Anrich Nortje (1/35) eradicating Brooks within the final over.
Earlier, Reeza Hendricks’ gorgeous catch at further cowl dismissed Phil Salt (11) early on, and England’s cautious method value them dearly.
Jonny Bairstow (17) and Jos Buttler fell to Keshav Maharaj’s guile, whereas Moeen Ali (9) was bounced out by Baartman, leaving England at 61 for 4 across the midway mark.
Within the first innings, South Africa’s blistering begin, led by Quinton de Kock (65), was squandered as England fought again with common wickets and wonderful fielding.
David Miller’s late resistance (43 off 28 balls) helped the Proteas submit a aggressive whole, regardless of slipping from 86 for no loss to 113 for 4 by the 15th over.
