ENG vs SA Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: South Africa hold nerve to continue unbeaten run (2024)

00:08 IST:

Right then, this is it from this action-packed marquee clash where South Africa took the game away from England. South Africa are now the table-toppers in Group Bmaintaining a clean sheet, and England on the other hand will be gutted as they were too close yet too far in the end. Well, the clash lived up to its billing, and the fans were treated with an absolute humdinger. The action continues and things are spicing up in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 as next up in the Super 8 phase is an exciting clash between both the hosts of this prestigious competition going up against each other. West Indies will be taking on the USA in another highly anticipated clash of Group B. This game will begin on Saturday, 22nd June and the first ball will be bowled at 6 am IST (12.30 am GMT). But you can surely join us for the pre-match build-up. Till then, take care and cheers.

23:59 IST:

Aiden Markram, the captain of South Africa says that specifically today when it got to the final three overs, the odds were against them but the bowlers held their nerves. Adds that Quinton de Kockand Reeza Hendrickstook on the Powerplay well for them and they knew they needed to squeeze in the middle and save runs in the field and are on the right track. Mentions that every match is going to be a challenge and applauds a few of the players who have stepped up and he doesn't want to dig too deep and just trusts the guys and their abilities. Adds that you need to give the bowler the freedom to bowl his best delivery first and then take the pitch into consideration and goes on to laud Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone for their efforts. He ends by reflecting on the crucial catch he took and says that it was one of his most important ones.

23:57 IST:

Jos Buttler, the skipper of England starts by appreciating Quinton de Kock as says he came in with a lot of intent and they couldn't match up with the bat, and also mentions that they were 20 runs behind in the Powerplay. Adds they did well with the ball and came in brilliantly. He appreciates Liam Livingstone and Harry Brook for putting up a good fight and almost taking away the game from South Africa. Ends up by saying they are still very much in the competition and they have played really good brand of cricket but just couldn't get across the line and that they still believe

23:43 IST:

Quinton de Kock is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant innings early in the game. De Kock starts by saying that a couple of night games early on have led everyone to believe that it is a very high-scoring pitch but it is quite different in the day game. Adds that his plan was just to bat and score heavily and the wicket was good early on and had a nice bounce too. Mentions that he takes it game by game and starts off from scratch. Reckons that they bowled well, especially in the Powerplay which was the best time to score runs and to defend 160 on a decent wicket was a good effort from them.

23:40 IST:

The Presentation ceremony...

23:50 IST:

Earlier in the game, South Africa started off steady, but then Quinton de Kockshifted gears and gave the pacers a rough time. They sailed through the powerplay without any hiccups. Once the fielding restrictions were lifted, and spinners came on, runs were at a premium as they squeezed and stemmed the flow of runs. No batter barring Quinton de Kock was at ease at the crease and wickets kept falling with QDK too perishing eventually on 65. Jofra Archer, expensive in his first over, picked a brilliant 3-fer and the others too chipped in big time and didn't give away too many. Jos Buttler in particular, was sensational behind the wickets and made a solid impact. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs played crucial clutch cameos in the backend, propelling South Africa to get 160. Into the chase, as they call it a game of two halves, the momentum swung in favor of both sides but eventually, it was the South Africans who held their nerves of steel and won this cracker of a game.

23:56 IST:

The Proteas, looking to recover from their modest batting performance, needed quick wickets. Kagiso Rabadadelivered, snaring an early victim thanks to Hendricks' spectacular catch at cover. Marco Jansenprovided solid support, maintaining tight lines. England narrowly avoided losing two early wickets when Klaasen couldn't hold onto Bairstow's chance. Despite this, South Africa's pacers kept the scoring in check during the powerplay. Maharaj then struck in his second over, dismissing Bairstow and leveling the contest. Throughout, the Proteas' fielding was top-notch, perfectly complementing their bowlers' efforts. Heinrich Klaasen redeemed himself shortly off Keshav Maharaj's bowling. Maharaj struck gold with a couple of wickets. However, things sharply changed towards the backend as Kagiso Rabada conceded 18 runs in the 15th over. Baartman too, missed his mark and leaked runs right and left. Suddenly the Proteas found themselves under the pump. Kagiso Rabada stepped up strongly to his reputation and struck gold in the very next over and dismissed Livingstone and gave just 4 runs off that over. Marco Jansen then came clutch and delivered an excellent penultimate over. It was all left toAnrich Nortje with the mission to defend 13 runs off the final over. Hegot a wicket off his first ball but conceded a boundary and bounced back andcovered pretty well in the latter balls, restricting the Englishmen.

23:45 IST:

England's innings began with Jos Buttlerand Phil Saltcautiously testing the pitch. Salt managed a powerful six and a boundary, but fell shortly after for 11. Buttler and Jonny Bairstowthen kept the score moving, skillfully rotating the strike. Bairstow got an early reprieve when he was dropped, but couldn't capitalize and departed soon after. As a result, England crumbled inside the Powerplay with two men down early and were comparatively behind their opponents. Jos Buttler too struggled during his time at the crease and eventually got out on a sedate 17.England were in all sorts of trouble with the rescue work left on the shoulders of the middle order. Harry Brook settled himself first and then got off the blocks punishing poor deliveries with disdain. Liam Livingstone provided solid support from the other end. And as they say, cricket is a funny old game, thependulum swung sharply to their side as this partnership progressed towards the backend. Brook looked unstoppable and scored a resiliently fought 50. Liam Livingstoneput Baartman to the cleaners and fetched 21 runs from his over before getting out eventually. With 14 needed off the last over, Brook departed in the first delivery and couldn't see his team through. Sam Curran struck a boundary in the third ball but couldn't finish in style in the end.

23:44 IST:

SOUTH AFRICA WIN THIS CRACKER OF A CONTEST BY 7 RUNS AND MAINTAIN THEIR UNBEATEN RUN IN THIS 2024 ICC T20 WORLD CUP! What an absolute humdinger this has been, going down to the wire. Two excellent sides going toe-to-toe against each other, with no one ready to concede,but it was the mighty Proteas who ended on the winning side. England fought hard but the last few overs toward the backend didn't go as planned and that made the difference and it was too little too late in the end.

Score 156/6

BatsmanJofra Archer 1(2b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAnrich Nortje 4-0-35-1

23:29 IST:

19.6: Anrich Nortje to Jofra Archer, That's it, South Africahave done it! Anrich Nortjehits the deck hard and bowls it around middle and leg, angling it in with pace on. Jofra Archerstays back in the crease, clears the front leg and swings across the line but misses and the ball goes through to the keeper for a dot ball. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY 7 RUNS!

23:28 IST:

19.5: Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, That should do it for South Africaand that's brilliant bowling from Anrich Nortje. Goes pace on and nails it in the blockhole around off. Sam Curranhangs deep but can't get under it and only jams it out to mid off for a single. 8 needed off the final ball.

23:28 IST:

19.4: Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, A golden dot ball and Sam Curranhas denied the single to Jofra Archer. Anrich Nortjemisses his mark and serves a full toff over middle and leg, Sam Currandoes get cramped up a bit and ends up heaving it straight to deep mid-wicket.

23:27 IST:

19.3: Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, FOUR! That is a poor delivery from Anrich Nortjebut Sam Curranstill had to put it away. Putched up full on the legs, Curran flicks it away and gets it fine of the man at short fine leg as the ball races away into the fence. 9 needed now off 3 balls.

23:26 IST:

19.2: Anrich Nortje to Jofra Archer, Goes full and quick and attacks the toes well, Jofra Archerclears the front leg and whips it away in front of square leg for a single.

23:26 IST:

Jofra Archeris the new man in. England still need 14 off the last 5 deliveries.

23:24 IST:

19.1: Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, OUT! CAUGHT! Unbelievable take from skipper Aiden Markramand he could have just won the game for his side. Anrich Nortjesteams in from over the stumps and rolls his fingers over the ball before pitching it up around off stump. Harry Brookis on the front foot and looks to hit through the line but is early in the shot and the ball gets lofted over mid off. Markram backtracks and keeps his eyes on the ball before diving over his shoulder and grabbing a stellar catch with both hands. Markram even manages to keep the ball in his grasp when his elbows thud into the ground. What a turnaround this could be!

23:24 IST:

Anrich Nortje(3-0-29-0) to bowl the final over of the chase. England need 14 off the last 6 deliveries. This has been a cracker of a contest so far and it is coming down to the wire. Brace yourselves!

Score 150/5

BatsmanSam Curran 5(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMarco Jansen 4-0-31-0

23:22 IST:

18.6: Marco Jansen to Sam Curran, Pushing hard for two and they will get it, 14 needed now off the final over and that is a solid over from Marco Jansen. Shorter in length and angled at the batter, Sam Curranlifts it away over the square leg region and runs back for the second run.

23:21 IST:

18.5: Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, Up in the air but won't carry! Jansen bangs it in and angles it well across off stump, Harry Brookcomes forward to go over covers but slices it up into the breeze and the ball lands well short of Tristan Stubbswho runs in from deep cover. Just another single.

23:21 IST:

18.4: Marco Jansen to Sam Curran, Short of a good length and angled in from around middle, Sam Curranhalf-pulls it away to deep mid-wicket and turns the strike over.

23:20 IST:

18.3: Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, Bowled back of a length, a bit slower and angled across the right-hander. Harry Brookgoes a long way across the off stump trying to pull it behind square but gets it off the gloves and the ball goes nowhere. They scamper through for a quick single.

23:19 IST:

18.2: Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, That is brilliant running and that will be FIFTY for Harry Brook, his first in the T20 World Cup and third T20I fifty overall. Marco Jansenbangs this one in a bit over the stumps, Brook gets across a bit and pulls it through mid-wicket and races back for the second run. Brook will be aware that his job isn't quite done yet.

23:18 IST:

18.1: Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, Jansen comes from over the stumps and pitches it a bit up, angling it across the right-hander. Harry Brooklooks to fetch and swips across the line but miscues it back to the bowler.

Score 143/5

BatsmanHarry Brook 49(32b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerKagiso Rabada 4-0-32-2

23:17 IST:

17.6: Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook, Kagiso Rabadadelivers under pressure again just as he did in the last game and South Africaare still in the game. Goes slower and into the pitch again, angling it in at the batter, Harry Brookbacks away and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 21 needed now off 12 balls.

23:17 IST:

17.5: Kagiso Rabada to Sam Curran, Another slower ball, on a good length and sliding onto the pads, Sam Currantucks it neatly through mid-wicket and looks for two again but won't get it.

23:16 IST:

17.4: Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook, Slower one, into the pitch and following the batter down the leg side, Harry Brookpulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

23:15 IST:

17.3: Kagiso Rabada to Sam Curran, Bowled a bit into the pitch and over middle and leg, Sam Curranworks it away from the crease and through mid-wicket for a single.

23:15 IST:

Sam Curranwalks in at number 7. England need 25 runs off 16 balls remaining. This is surely going down to the wire!

23:14 IST:

17.2: Kagiso Rabada to Liam Livingstone, OUT! CAUGHT! Would you believe it? Kagiso Rabadawith another full toss and this time, Liam Livingstonehas holed out. Livingstone will though feel that he has done his job. KG serves this one on the pads and gets it to dip just a bit, Liam Livingstonepicks it up and looks to slog it over deep backward square leg but hits into the breeze. Tristan Stubbsmoves to his right from deep square leg, slides on his knees,and takes a good catch under pressure with the reverse cup. Rabada seems pumped up but is it too late for South Africa?

23:13 IST:

17.1: Kagiso Rabada to Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabadanow bowls a full toss, on middle and gets away with it. Liam Livingstonepunches the ball straight back and KG manages to get a hand on it.

Score 139/4

BatsmanHarry Brook 47(30b 7*4 0*6)

BowlerOttneil Baartman 3-0-27-1

23:11 IST:

16.6: Ottneil Baartman to Harry Brook, FOUR! A fifth full toss to end the over and Ottneil Baartmanhas crumbled under pressure here. On middle, not that high but enough for Harry Brookto get under it and heave it over mid on for another boundary. 21 off that over and now, Englandneed 25 runs off 18 balls.

23:11 IST:

16.5: Ottneil Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Finally, Ottneil Baartmangets one into the deck and bowls it outside off, Liam Livingstonehits it down to long off and collects a single.

23:10 IST:

16.4: Ottneil Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Four full tosses in a row and this time, Ottneil Baartmangets away with it. This is bowled on middle and Liam Livingstoneswipes across the line towards deep mid-wicket before picking up a couple of runs.

23:09 IST:

16.3: Ottneil Baartman to Liam Livingstone, SIX! Oh, dear! The wheels are starting to come off for South Africaand this is poor bowling from Ottneil Baartman, 14 off the over already. Another juicy full toss and on middle, Liam Livingstoneswings across the line and manages to dispatch the ball over the leaping fielder at deep square leg for a biggie now.

23:08 IST:

16.2: Ottneil Baartman to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! That is a gift for Liam Livingstone. A juicy full toss wide of the off stump, Liam hangs back again and forces the lofted shot with raw power over the cover region and picks up another boundary.

23:08 IST:

16.1: Ottneil Baartman to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! Flat and hard! Ottneil Baartmanmisses the wide yorker and ends up serving a full toss, Liam Livingstonehangs deep in the crease and reaches out before slapping it flat to the left of sweeper cover where Tristan Stubbsdives across but the ball evades him and goes on the bounce and into the ropes.

Score 118/4

BatsmanLiam Livingstone 16(10b 1*4 1*6)

BowlerAnrich Nortje 3-0-29-0

23:06 IST:

15.6: Anrich Nortje to Liam Livingstone, Good length angled into middle, Liam Livingstoneclears the front leg and clobbers the ball flat down to long on and picks up just another single.

23:05 IST:

15.5: Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, Full and straight, Harry Brookflicks the ball down to fine leg and picks up a single.

23:05 IST:

15.5: Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, WIDE! Oh, that's a slightly harsh call and Anrich Nortjewill feel he nailed that delivery. Sees Harry Brookmaking room and gets in the wide yorker, flirting with the tramline outside off and maybe that sneaked inside the line as well but it will be a wide.

23:04 IST:

15.4: Anrich Nortje to Liam Livingstone, Full and quick, angled in at the toes, Liam Livingstonetakes the front leg out and flicks it away past square leg for just a single.

23:03 IST:

15.3: Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, Much better from Anrich Nortjeas he follows the batter with a fuller delivery on the pads, Harry Brookflicks it away in front of mid-wicket for a single. Liam Livingstonewants two but won't get it.

23:02 IST:

15.2: Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, FOUR! Harry Brookis now toying with the field and what a momentum shift this has been. Just back of a length and angling back in from middle, Brrok makes room and smashes the ball wide of covers and picks up yet another boundary.

23:02 IST:

15.1: Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, FOUR! A perfect start to the over for Harry Brookand England. Anrich Nortjeruns in and bangs it in short around off at over 144 clicks, Brook gives him the charge and swats the ball up and over mid off for a boundary.

Score 105/4

BatsmanHarry Brook 33(25b 4*4 0*6)

BowlerKagiso Rabada 3-0-28-1

23:00 IST:

14.6: Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook, Slower one again, outside off and short in length, Harry Brooksteers it down to deep backward square leg for a single to end the over. 5 overs remaining and England need 59 runs to win. This partnership is turning out to be a pivotal one for the Englishmen.

23:00 IST:

14.5: Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook, FOUR! This is good from Brook! KG Rabada delivers a slower off-cutter outside off, on a fuller length, Harry Brookshuffles across and outside off, and scoops it over short fine for a boundary.

22:59 IST:

14.4: Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook, FOUR! Flashed away! Quick hands there from Brook! Shade full in length at 137 kph, around the fourth stump, Harry Brookstays leg side of the ball and cuts it nicely and beats the divingKeshav Maharajat backward point for a boundary. England 100 up now.

22:58 IST:

14.3: Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook, Goes full this time, and outside off, Harry Brookdrives it on the up through cover-point for a brace.

22:58 IST:

14.2: Kagiso Rabada to Liam Livingstone, Short and outside off, Liam Livingstonepulls it hard to deep mid-wicket for a single.

22:58 IST:

14.1: Kagiso Rabada to Liam Livingstone, SIX! Smashed away and all the way into the stands! Clocks 144 kph but lands a friendly half-volley on the stumps, nipping slightly into the batter with the angle, Liam Livingstoneclears his front foot and swipes it across the line aerially and deposits it behind deep square leg for a six.

Score 87/4

BatsmanHarry Brook 22(21b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerMarco Jansen 3-0-24-0

22:56 IST:

13.6: Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, Swing and a miss. On a length and on the middle, Harry Brookshuffles way across the stumps and goes to scoop it up but misses. The ball carries through to the keeper.

22:55 IST:

13.5: Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, FOUR! Gets it through this time. Much-needed one for England. Hard length, and angling into the batter from outside off, Harry Brookstands deep in his crease and cuts it to perfection though backward point for a cracking boundary.

22:54 IST:

13.4: Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, Hits the deck hard again, on a tight line, at the stumps, Harry Brookcuts it closer to the body and finds backward point in the midway.

22:54 IST:

13.3: Marco Jansen to Liam Livingstone, Back of a length, wide of off, Liam Livingstonewalks down a couple of steps and slashes it towards deep point for one.

22:53 IST:

13.2: Marco Jansen to Liam Livingstone, Ouch, that must have hurt! Length ball, angling on the middle, Liam Livingstonegoes for a swipe across the line but it hits him right on the box around the thigh pad.

22:53 IST:

13.1: Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, Angles it on the pads, on a length, Harry Brookclips it across the line towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Score 81/4

BatsmanHarry Brook 17(17b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerKeshav Maharaj 4-0-25-2

22:52 IST:

12.6: Keshav Maharaj to Harry Brook, On middle and full, Harry Brookattempts a reverse sweep but airs it off the top edge in front of short third for a single.

22:51 IST:

12.5: Keshav Maharaj to Harry Brook, Direct hit would've surely been tight! Short in length and wide of off, Harry Brookslaps it off the back foot towards deep backward point and wants the double straightaway. He hurries back to the striker's end. The throw comes in flat and quick from the deep towards Quinton de Kockwho flashes the bails but Brook is well home in time. Risky running though.

22:50 IST:

12.4: Keshav Maharaj to Harry Brook, Length ball, on off, Harry Brookdefends it back to the bowler.

22:50 IST:

12.3: Keshav Maharaj to Harry Brook, FOUR! Swept away with ease! Drifts it onto the pads, and lands it full in length, the ball further tails in with the wind,Harry Brooksits down and sweeps it very well behind deep square leg for a boundary.

22:49 IST:

12.2: Keshav Maharaj to Harry Brook, Slower through the air, and full on off, Harry Brookstrides ahead and eases it in front of covers.

22:49 IST:

12.1: Keshav Maharaj to Harry Brook, Drifts it onto the pads, on a fullish length, Harry Brookleans onto the ball and flicks it along the ground towards deep mid-wicket for a brace. Good running between the wickets by the two.

Score 72/4

BatsmanHarry Brook 8(11b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAnrich Nortje 2-0-16-0

22:48 IST:

11.6: Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, Short and outside off, Harry Brookdrags and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the over.

22:48 IST:

11.5: Anrich Nortje to Liam Livingstone, Just in! Full toss around off, Livingstone pushes it in front of mid on and sets off for a single. Kagiso Rabadais quick to pick and throw at the bowler's end and scores a direct hit. But the replay shows that he is well home

22:48 IST:

Is that a run-out? Excellent piece of fielding from Kagiso Rabadaas he scores a direct hit at the bowler's end but Harry Brookdid put in a big dive and seems assured. The third umpire is called in and the replays show that Brook was well in. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen.

22:46 IST:

11.4: Anrich Nortje to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! Good shot! Short in length, on the stumps, Liam Livingstoneclears his front leg and pulls it in front of square towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

22:45 IST:

11.3: Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, Angling onto the pads, on a hard length, Harry Brookclips it towards deep fine for a single.

22:45 IST:

11.2: Anrich Nortje to Liam Livingstone, Full in length, and on the pads, Liam Livingstoneflicks it away towards deep square leg for a single.

22:44 IST:

11.1: Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, Aims the stumps, on a hard length, Harry Brookhits it off the inner half of the bat towards deep square leg for one.

Score 63/4

BatsmanHarry Brook 5(8b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerOttneil Baartman 2-0-6-1

22:43 IST:

10.6: Ottneil Baartman to Harry Brook, Length ball angling in from outside off, Harry Brookpushes ittowardsmid on for a quicksingle.

22:43 IST:

10.5: Ottneil Baartman to Harry Brook, Hits the deck hard, attacks the stumps, Harry Brookwatches it closely and defends it back to the bowler.

22:42 IST:

10.4: Ottneil Baartman to Harry Brook, Full and on the off stump, Harry Brookgets forward and pushes it out to mid off.

22:42 IST:

10.3: Ottneil Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Full toss on the pads, Liam Livingstonelooks to turn it in the on side but misses, and gets hit on the pad. Theball trickles to the leg side and a leg bye is taken.

22:42 IST:

Liam Livingstonewalks in at number 6.

22:40 IST:

10.2: Ottneil Baartman to Moeen Ali, OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Baartman strikes now and England is in all sorts of trouble being four down now. Ottneil Baartmancomes from around the wicket, and delivers a short-pitched delivery outside off, Moeen Alitries to drag it uppishly over mid-wicket but doesn't move his feet at all, and hits it too hard, losing his shape and completelyslicing the ball up in the air. The ball goes up in the air and travels straight into the safe hands of Keshav Maharajwho runs from the deep and takes a good catch ahead of deep mid-wicket.

22:39 IST:

10.1: Ottneil Baartman to Harry Brook, On the back of a length, around off, Harry Brookguides it with the pace towards deep third for a single.

22:40 IST:

Drinks! Well, this game is more tilted toward the Proteas as they have managed to dismiss the top three, way before the halfway mark in the chase. The pacers started off really well with Kagiso Rabadaand Marco Jansentroubling the batters for runs. Keshav Maharajthen compounded the pressure and hasn't given away anything as well. Also, South Africa's efforts in the fielding have been top-drawer, to say the least. England is crawling behind the eight ball and needs a strong resilient partnership. With Harry Brookand Moeen Aliin the middle, they will expect these two to bail them out of a precarious situation. 104more runs needed off the 60 remaining deliveries.

Score 60/3

BatsmanHarry Brook 3(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAiden Markram 1-0-4-0

22:36 IST:

9.6: Aiden Markram to Harry Brook, Tidy from Aiden Markram, just four singles off the over and Englandare reeling at 60/3 at the halfway mark. On the shorter side and turning into middle, Harry Brookgoes on the back foot and works it away through square leg for a run.

22:35 IST:

9.5: Aiden Markram to Harry Brook, On a length and outside off, Harry Brookleans right ahead and plays it back to the bowler.

22:34 IST:

9.4: Aiden Markram to Moeen Ali, Flighted up around off stump, Moeen Alileans on and uppishly plays it between the two cover fielders for a quick single.

22:34 IST:

9.3: Aiden Markram to Harry Brook, Switches to over the wicket for the right-hander and bowls it flatter on the legs, Harry Brookflicks it away through the mid-wicket region and turns the strike over.

22:33 IST:

9.2: Aiden Markram to Moeen Ali, Drags this one down over middle stump, Moeen Alirocks back but is unable to latch onto it and pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for just a single.

22:33 IST:

9.1: Aiden Markram to Moeen Ali, Starts from around the stumps and floats it up full on the off stump, Moeen Aliplays it late and towards the point region.

Score 56/3

BatsmanMoeen Ali 7(6b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerKeshav Maharaj 3-0-16-2

22:32 IST:

8.6: Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, Floated up on a length outside off and turning back in, Moeen Alipunches it from the crease through the cover region and picks up a single.

22:32 IST:

8.5: Keshav Maharaj to Harry Brook, Pushed through a bit fuller and at the stumps, Harry Brooktentatively plays it off the inner edge of the bat on the leg side for a single.

22:32 IST:

Harry Brookis in at number 5.

22:30 IST:

8.4: Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, OUT! CAUGHT! The pressure was telling and Keshav Maharajhas got rid of the dangerman Jos Buttler. Nicely slowed up, on a length, and drifted into middle and leg. Buttler goes down on one knee and goes for the slog-sweep with the wind but gets it quite high on the bat and gets no distance on it. The ball hangs up in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Heinrich Klaasensettles under it and redeems himself with a reverse-cup take over his head. Maharaj has his second wicket and the English skipper walks back after a sedate inning. England three men down now.

22:29 IST:

8.3: Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, On a shorter length and bowled wide of the off stump, Moeen Aligoes across a bit and cuts it in front of point for just a single.

22:29 IST:

8.2: Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, Flighted ball, looped up outside off, Moeen Aliplants his front leg across and sweeps it hard to the left of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Good effort in the deep!

22:28 IST:

8.1: Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Floated up on the stumps, Jos Buttlerbrings out the reverse sweep and drags the ball to sweeper cover for just a single.

Score 50/2

BatsmanMoeen Ali 3(3b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAnrich Nortje 1-0-7-0

22:27 IST:

7.6: Anrich Nortje to Moeen Ali, Just over the top! Takes some pace off and bowls it into the pitch, angling it wide of the off stump. Moeen Aligets stuck on the crease and reaches out, lobbing the ball over the head of the fielder at short cover for a couple of runs more.

22:27 IST:

7.5: Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Short again, quicker this time and following the batter down leg, Jos Buttlermanages to pull it down to fine leg for a single.

22:26 IST:

7.4: Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Banged in well short over middle, a bit slower too, Jos Buttlerswivels and pulls it away without much timing wide of deep square leg and picks up a handy couple of runs.

22:25 IST:

7.3: Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Bowls it fuller and at the batter, Jos Buttlerlooks to get on the front foot but has to adjust and blocks it back to the bowler.

22:25 IST:

7.2: Anrich Nortje to Moeen Ali, Short again over leg stump, Moeen Aliuses his wrists and works it down to deep fine leg for an easy single.

22:24 IST:

7.1: Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Starts on the shorter side and angles it into the hips, Jos Buttlertucks it away just past square leg and picks up a single in the deep.

Score 43/2

BatsmanMoeen Ali 0(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerKeshav Maharaj 2-0-10-1

22:23 IST:

6.6: Keshav Maharaj to Moeen Ali, On a length, flatter and around off from over the stumps, Moeen Aliblocks it off the front foot.

22:23 IST:

Moeen Aliis in at number 4.

22:22 IST:

6.5: Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, OUT! CAUGHT! Jonny Bairstowwon't get another life and Keshav Maharajgets another breakthrough for South Africa. Maharaj changes the length and shortens it, bowling it slower and around off. The ball grips a bit and turns away, Jonny Bairstowrocks back and tries to cut hard but ends up slicing it in front of point. Anrich Nortjethere scampers across his right and dives in to take a fine catch with both hands.

22:21 IST:

6.4: Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, On a length and sliding it into the pads, Jos Buttlernudges it away wide of short fine leg and picks up a single.

22:21 IST:

6.3: Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, On a length and around middle, drifted in, Jonny Bairstowgoes down on one knee and slogs it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.

22:20 IST:

6.2: Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, And again! Pushed through quicker around off stump, Jonny Bairstownails the reverse sweep but hits it straight to the man at backward point this time.

22:20 IST:

6.1: Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, Bowled a bit fuller and around off stump, Jonny Bairstowbrings out the reverse sweep but finds the man at short third man.

Score 41/1

BatsmanJonny Bairstow 15(16b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerOttneil Baartman 1-0-4-0

22:19 IST:

5.6: Ottneil Baartman to Jonny Bairstow, Excellent end to the Powerplay by Ottneil Baartman,and Englandare 44/1, their lowest Powerplay total of the competition so far. Pitched up on the off stump line, Jonny Bairstowdrills it straight back and the ball deflects away off Baartman's hand to mid off and they get a single.

22:18 IST:

5.5: Ottneil Baartman to Jonny Bairstow, Good change of length here from Ottneil Baartman. Spears in the yorker around off stump, Jonny Bairstowmakes room to open up the off side but the ball sneaks past the inside edge and misses the off stump by a few inches.

22:18 IST:

5.4: Ottneil Baartman to Jonny Bairstow, Hard length again and outside off, Jonny Bairstowbacks away and goes hard at the ball but mistimes it over the cover region for a couple of runs.

22:17 IST:

5.3: Ottneil Baartman to Jonny Bairstow, On a hard length and outside off, going away from the right-hander, Jonny Bairstowhangs back and looks to go over covers but is well beaten.

22:16 IST:

5.2: Ottneil Baartman to Jos Buttler, Jos Buttlerlooks to step out but Ottneil Baartmanshortens the length and angles it into the body. The ball goes off the thigh bat to backward square leg and they get a leg bye.

22:16 IST:

5.1: Ottneil Baartman to Jonny Bairstow, Starts from over the stumps and bowls it full and outside off, taking come pace off as well. Jonny Bairstowbacks away and gets an inside edge past the stumps. The ball rolls to short fine leg and they get a single.

Score 36/1

BatsmanJos Buttler 11(12b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerKeshav Maharaj 1-0-8-0

22:14 IST:

4.6: Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Loops it up, on off, Jos Buttlerpresses forward and drives it towards covers again.

22:14 IST:

4.5: Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Pulls his length slightly this time, and delivers it around off, Jos Buttlerhits it straight to covers.

22:14 IST:

4.4: Keshav Maharaj to Jonny Bairstow, Flights it up, around off, Jonny Bairstowgets his front leg ahead and eases it towards long off for another single.

22:13 IST:

4.3: Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, nice and full, on the stumps, Jos Buttlerleans and pushes it towards long off for one.

22:13 IST:

4.2: Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, FOUR! There comes the switch hit! Flighted off-break around off, Jos Buttlerreads it early and reverse sweeps it over backward point for a boundary.

22:12 IST:

4.1: Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler, Drops it full and outside off, Jos Buttlerdrives it along the ground and wide of long off for a brace.

Score 28/1

BatsmanJonny Bairstow 10(10b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerKagiso Rabada 2-0-10-1

22:11 IST:

3.6: Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Length ball, outside off, Jonny Bairstowguides this one straight towards short third.

22:10 IST:

3.5: Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Good length, onto the stumps, Jonny Bairstowmistimes it to mid on.

22:10 IST:

3.4: Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, Pace-off and outside off on a length, Jonny Bairstowgets his one hand off the bat and hits it straight to covers.

22:09 IST:

3.3: Kagiso Rabada to Jos Buttler, Rabada follows Buttler who advances down the ground, and surprises him with a shorter delivery, taking the pace off at 120 kph. Buttler gets it off the inside edge and onto the pads. The ball rolls towards the bowler and Buttler sneaks in a single. Rabada and Bairstow both bump into each other and a single is taken.

22:08 IST:

3.2: Kagiso Rabada to Jos Buttler, Back of a length, around off, Jos Buttlerdefends it to covers.

22:08 IST:

3.1: Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, DROPPED! Would you believe it? Heinrich Klaasenshells a sitter and Kagiso Rabadahas his hands on his head in disbelief. Length-delivery outside off, Jonny Bairstowthrows kitchen-sink at it and flashes hard but slices it in the air towards deep backward point where Heinrich Klaasenruns forward but fails to sustain the catch in his hands and drops it. Allows a single.

Score 26/1

BatsmanJonny Bairstow 9(6b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMarco Jansen 2-0-18-0

22:07 IST:

2.6: Marco Jansen to Jonny Bairstow, Bends his back and bangs it short on the bodyline, Jonny Bairstowmiscues the pull shot towards deep square leg for a single.

22:07 IST:

2.5: Marco Jansen to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Ugly but quite effective. A low full toss on the stumps, Jonny Bairstowtakes his front leg out and goes for an expansive shot as he swings it across the line, but gets a thickish inside edge and the ball races through the left of short fine for a boundary.

22:06 IST:

2.5: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Yorker on off at 143 kph, on off, Jos Buttlermakes room and shovels it out to covers. The fielder misfields and allows to fetch a single. Oh, wait! Jansen has overstepped here and it is a No Ball. Free Hit to follow now.

22:05 IST:

2.4: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Screamer of a delivery there by Jansen! Shapes the ball away on the back of a length, shade on the off-stump line, Jos Buttlergets squared up and opens up, and gets beaten on the outside edge.

22:04 IST:

2.3: Marco Jansen to Jonny Bairstow, On the back of a length, at the stumps, Jonny Bairstowhops on the back foot and eases it in front of covers for a quick single.

22:03 IST:

2.2: Marco Jansen to Jonny Bairstow, Short in length, outside off again, Jonny Bairstowcuts it hard but finds David Miller at backward point.

22:03 IST:

2.1: Marco Jansen to Jonny Bairstow, Good running. Over the wicket steams Jansen, delivers it on a short length, outside off, Jonny Bairstowcuts it behind square and hurries back for the double.

Score 16/1

BatsmanJonny Bairstow 1(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerKagiso Rabada 1-0-8-1

22:02 IST:

1.6: Kagiso Rabada to Jonny Bairstow, A yorker at the stumps, Jonny Bairstowclips it nicely and gets off the mark with a single towards deep square leg.

22:00 IST:

1.5: Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt, OUT! TAKEN! Screamer of a catch from Reeza Hendricks. He didn't have a good outing with the bat, but takes an absolute blinder at covers. Phil Salt departs early this time and the Proteas are up in delight. Kagiso Rabadafires in a fuller-length delivery, outside off, Phil Salttakes a step ahead and spanks it flatly but fails to keep it along the ground and hits ittoward covers where Reeza Hendricksflies to his left and takes a brilliant catch in the air with both hands.

22:01 IST:

Jonny Bairstowwalks in at number 3.

21:59 IST:

1.5: Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt, WIDE! He will have to reload that one again. Sprays it down the leg stump line again. Phil Saltgoes for another pull shot but misses. Wide again.

21:59 IST:

1.5: Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt, WIDE! A pace-off delivery by Rabada on a length, but angling down the leg side, Phil Saltswivels to pull it away but misses to connect. Wide given.

21:58 IST:

1.4: Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt, Good length, and closer to the off-stump, Phil Saltdrives it hard towards the bowler.

21:58 IST:

1.3: Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt, FOUR! Punished! Lands it outside off, on a fuller length, Phil Salttakes a step ahead and thumps it downtown for a boundary. The mid off fielder chases the ball to the deep but it has got enough wheels on it to breach the fence.

21:57 IST:

1.2: Kagiso Rabada to Jos Buttler, Angles it on the pads this time, on a length at 138 kph. Jos Buttlersteers it to widish mid on for a single.

21:56 IST:

1.1: Kagiso Rabada to Jos Buttler, KG Rabada comes from over the wicket and lands it on a hard length, outside off, Jos Buttlerreaches for it and drives it to covers.

21:56 IST:

Kagiso Rabadato operate from the other end.

Score 8/0

BatsmanJos Buttler 1(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMarco Jansen 1-0-8-0

21:55 IST:

0.6: Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler, Hits the deck hard, around off, Jos Buttlertakes a good stride ahead and pushes it towards the rightof mid off and runs for a single.

21:54 IST:

0.5: Marco Jansen to Phil Salt, Full and swinging into the batter on the middle and leg, Phil Saltsteers it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

21:54 IST:

0.4: Marco Jansen to Phil Salt, Back of a length, shade outside off, Phil Saltpunches it to covers on the back foot.

21:53 IST:

0.3: Marco Jansen to Phil Salt, SIX! Cracker of a shot and England are underway in style! Short in length, on the stumps, Phil Saltstays on the back foot and creates a strong base before pulling it with the middle of the bat over deep square leg for a six.

21:52 IST:

0.2: Marco Jansen to Phil Salt, Length ball, outside off, going away with the angle this time, Phil Saltthrows his hands at it and misses.

21:52 IST:

0.1: Marco Jansen to Phil Salt, Drama first up! Marco Jansenstarts off from over the wickets, and gets an inward movement on the pads, on the length, Phil Salthops on the back foot and looks to tuck it away but misses. The ball takes off from the thigh pad, andlobs up towards the short fine where Kagiso Rabadaleaps in the air and takes it.

21:52 IST:

We are back for the chase! The umpires are out in the middle and so are the players of South Africawho can be seen in a huddle led by skipper Aiden Markram. It will be the usual duo of skipper Jos Buttlerand Phil Saltto open the innings for England. Marco Jansenhas the new ball in hand and will get proceedings underway with the ball. Let's play...

21:48 IST:

... The Run Chase ...

21:48 IST:

Right then, 163 is the lowest first-innings total at this venue so far in this competition, and that hands the advantage to Englandwho have a hard-hitting and deep batting lineup. South Africathough will believe that they have the bowling attack that can defend any total and will be eyeing early wickets in the Powerplay. Don't go anywhere as the all-important chase is up next.

21:49 IST:

David Miller is up for a flash interview. He says it was nice to get some runs towards the backend. Says they started well but slowed down in the mid-overs. He reckons that the boys batted well and thinks 160 is a good total. Ends up by saying that the wicket is slightly on the slower side.

21:48 IST:

England have managed to get back into the contest after the early onslaught from Quinton de Kock. The spinners bowled well in the middle phase and Adil Rashid in particular was very economical and even picked up a wicket. Jofra Archer too came back strongly after a horrible first over. Their outfielding was sensational as skipper Jos Buttler led from the front with a fine catch and a stellar run-out. Even in the final over, they took a couple of amazing catches which helped Archer finish the innings on a high and England will feel quite pleased with that effort in the field.

21:47 IST:

South Africa started with a bang thanks to some lusty blows from Quinton de Kock and they managed to have all wickets intact at the end of the Powerplay with 63 runs on the board. Reeza Hendricks was sluggish at the other end. de Kock was forced to take a few risks and soon enough, they started losing wickets in the middle phase. David Miller stabilized the innings somewhat after a torrid period of batting and managed to get some boundaries in the death overs. Tristan Stubbsprovided decent support to Miller and managed to take South Africaover the 160-run mark.

21:41 IST:

An innings that could be divided into different phases as neither side was able to dominate throughout the first 20 overs but eventually, it will be Englandwho will be the happier of the two sides heading into the break as they have restricted the Proteas to 163/6 which is about 20 runs short of what looks like a par score.

Score 163/6

BatsmanTristan Stubbs 12(11b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerJofra Archer 4-0-40-3

21:40 IST:

19.6: Jofra Archer to Tristan Stubbs, Pace off on a length, in front of the stumps, Tristan Stubbsplays the pull shot way too early, inside edges to the widish square leg region. Jos Buttlerchases the ball and just keeps it to a single. What an excellent finish by England towards the backend. South Africa finish at 163/6.

21:39 IST:

19.5: Jofra Archer to Tristan Stubbs, An attempted yorker on middle, Tristan Stubbspunches it to the leg side towards deep mid-wicket. Two taken.

21:38 IST:

19.4: Jofra Archer to Keshav Maharaj, Full and on the leg stump line, Keshav Maharajpushes it towards backwardpoint for one.

21:38 IST:

19.3: Jofra Archer to Keshav Maharaj, FOUR! Doesn't get the Hat-Trick but a boundary instead. Back of a length, and outside off. Keshav Maharajcuts it towards widish deep third. Mark Woodruns hard yards and dives to his right but parries the ball with his left handinto the fence with the momentum.

21:38 IST:

Keshav Maharajis the new man in.

21:36 IST:

19.2: Jofra Archer to Marco Jansen, OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! This time Sam Currantakes an audacious catch! Jofra Archer gets his third. Full and on off, Marco Jansenclears his front foot and tries to hit it too hard, and loses his shape trying it to play it over the off side but ends up slicing it over covers. Sam Curranthere backtracks from the inner ring, keeps his eyes glued to the ball,and puts in a timely dive to take a sensational catch. He tumbles on the ground but sustains the catch.

21:34 IST:

Marco Jansenis the new man in.

21:34 IST:

19.1: Jofra Archer to David Miller, OUT! TAKEN! Magnificent catch from Harry Brook! Jofra Archerserves it fuller in length, and shade on the off stump line, David Millerclears his front foot to open up the off side but gets it off the toe-end and hits it flat in the air andto the left of long off. Harry Brookpatrolling the long off fence sprints to his left, gets low and takes a screamer of a catch. He slides with the momentum but manages to keep it in the hands. Miller departs.

Score 155/4

BatsmanDavid Miller 43(27b 4*4 2*6)

BowlerSam Curran 3-0-29-0

21:33 IST:

18.6: Sam Curran to David Miller, Good length, and closer to the off stump, David Millerdrives it on the up towards long off for a single. 14 runs off the penultimate over.

21:32 IST:

18.5: Sam Curran to Tristan Stubbs, Around the wicket, angling on off from a good length, Tristan Stubbsswings across but chops it over the stumps with an inside edge. The ball trickles towards leg side for a single.

21:31 IST:

18.4: Sam Curran to David Miller, Slower again, short and outside off, David Miller creates room andcuts it wide of covers for a single.

21:31 IST:

18.4: Sam Curran to David Miller, WIDE! Slower one, a bit too short and outside off. Wided.

21:30 IST:

18.3: Sam Curran to David Miller, SIX! This time he gets the timing correct! Misses the yorker by a yard or so, on off, and serves a friendly half-volley, David Millermakes room by shuffling to the leg side and to open the off side for him. He lifts it up and over covers for a huge six.

21:30 IST:

18.2: Sam Curran to David Miller, Almost a waist-height full toss on the leg side, David Millerpicks it up with no real timing, and pulls it off the top half of the bat on a bounce between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg. Liam Livingstonefrom deep mid-wicket sprints to his left and puts a big dive in to push the ball back in. Two taken.

21:29 IST:

18.1: Sam Curran to David Miller, Curran bowls it attacking the off-pole on a length, David Millerstays leg side of the ball, and slashes it off towards deep extra covers and scampers back for the second. Good running.

Score 141/4

BatsmanTristan Stubbs 8(8b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerJofra Archer 3-0-32-1

21:27 IST:

17.6: Jofra Archer to Tristan Stubbs, What was he trying to do here? Short and down the leg side, it gets an extra bit of bounce as well.Tristan Stubbspremeditates the switch hit and makes a complete mess out of it. He fails to connect and the ball goes past his willow's edge to the keeper.

21:26 IST:

17.5: Jofra Archer to David Miller, Short and outside off, David Millerstands tall and pulls it flatly on a bounce at deep mid-wicket and rotates the strike with a single.

21:26 IST:

17.4: Jofra Archer to David Miller, Slower one, an off-cutter on off, and on a short of a good length, David Millergoes for a cut shot but misses.

21:25 IST:

17.3: Jofra Archer to David Miller, SIX! Go fetch that says Miller! Jofra Archercharges in from around the stumps, and serves a fuller one on off, David Millerswipes across the line, and takes the aerial route. The wind sails the ball over the deep backward square leg for a six.

21:24 IST:

17.2: Jofra Archer to Tristan Stubbs, Fuller and angling on the leg stump line, Tristan Stubbsflicks it along the carpet for a single towards widish long on.

21:24 IST:

17.1: Jofra Archer to Tristan Stubbs, Cannons a pin-point yorker around leg, Tristan Stubbsshuffles a bit outside leg and jams it in time, and hits it back to Archer.

21:24 IST:

Jofra Archer(2-0-24-1) is back on to probably bowl the 18th and 20th overs.

Score 133/4

BatsmanDavid Miller 24(19b 4*4 0*6)

BowlerReece Topley 4-0-23-0

21:23 IST:

16.6: Reece Topley to David Miller, Takes the pace off, and deceives the southpaw with a slower bumper, on the top of the stumps, David Millerwaits and attempts for a pull shot but gets beaten. Good one from Topley, just 5 runs from it.

21:22 IST:

16.5: Reece Topley to Tristan Stubbs, Too full and on off, Tristan Stubbsgets the stride ahead and drives it along the grass towards long off for one.

21:21 IST:

16.4: Reece Topley to David Miller, Full and on the pads, David Millerworks it to the leg side for a single. Topley runs and chases the ball and keeps it to one.

21:21 IST:

16.3: Reece Topley to Tristan Stubbs, On the back of a length, closer to theoff-stump, Tristan Stubbscuts it on the up and behind square for one at deep point.

21:20 IST:

16.2: Reece Topley to Tristan Stubbs, Bowls it fuller in length, outside off, Tristan Stubbsbends low, gets ahead, and shovels it straight towards cover.

21:20 IST:

16.2: Reece Topley to Tristan Stubbs, WIDE! Slants it way across off, and beyond the guideline. Tristan Stubbsleaves it and the umpire stretches his arms for a Wide.

21:19 IST:

16.1: Reece Topley to David Miller, Slower one, full in length, and around off David Millerwhips it across the line towards deep square leg for a single.

21:19 IST:

Reece Topley(3-0-18-0) is back on to finish his spell.

Score 128/4

BatsmanTristan Stubbs 5(2b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMark Wood 2-0-22-0

21:18 IST:

15.6: Mark Wood to Tristan Stubbs, FOUR! Guided away! Wood misfires it on the pads on a good length, Tristan Stubbsstands tall in the crease and simply tickles it very fine past the left of Jos Buttler for a boundary at deep fine. 3 boundaries from this over. A much-needed boost for South Africa.

21:17 IST:

15.5: Mark Wood to David Miller, Fuller in length, on off, David Millerdrives it towards deep point for a single.

21:16 IST:

15.4: Mark Wood to David Miller, FOUR! Much needed for the Proteas! Bangs it short and on the leg stump line, David Millergets on the up on his toes and pulls it nicely along the ground through deep backward square leg for the second boundary of the over.

21:15 IST:

15.3: Mark Wood to David Miller, Continues from over the wicket, and pitches it on a good length, just around off, David Millerswings hard to get it through the off side but gets beaten. Jos Buttler does well to stop it behind the wickets.

21:15 IST:

15.2: Mark Wood to David Miller, Fires it fuller and outside off, David Millerdrives it firmly but straight towards covers.

21:14 IST:

15.1: Mark Wood to David Miller, FOUR! Cracking shot! Steams in from over the wicket, and cannons it on a length, at middle, David Millerstands tall and flat-bats it through mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

Score 115/4

BatsmanDavid Miller 13(11b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerAdil Rashid 4-0-20-1

21:13 IST:

14.6: Adil Rashid to David Miller, Nicely tossed up, on a length and turning it in from around off, David Millergets on the front foot and just clips it away towards mid-wicket for one as the bowler himself chases the ball down.

21:12 IST:

14.5: Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs, Short of a length on off and turning away, Tristan Stubbspresses back and angles it past backward point for a single.

21:12 IST:

Tristan Stubbsis in at number 6.

21:11 IST:

14.4: Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Aiden Markramcannot believe it and is devastated but he has to walk back cheaply here. Smart bowling this from Adil Rashidas he slows this one right up, bowling it at just 76.3 clicks and giving it a nice loop outside the off stump. Markram plants his front foot across and looks to thump it through the off side but gets a big inside edge and the ball goes back onto the stumps and the bails come off. Englandwith another timely wicket and South Africaare on the back foot.

21:10 IST:

14.3: Adil Rashid to David Miller, On the shorter side and over middle and leg, David Millergoes on the back foot and works it through mid-wicket for a single.

21:10 IST:

14.2: Adil Rashid to David Miller, FOUR! That is a shot of confidence! Tossed up again around off, a bit fuller too, David Millerbrings out the reverse sweep and nails it just past Jofra Archerat point for a lovely boundary.

21:09 IST:

14.1: Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram, Nicely tossed up on a length and around off, Aiden Markrampushes itout to covers for one.

Score 107/3

BatsmanDavid Miller 7(8b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMark Wood 1-0-9-0

21:08 IST:

13.6: Mark Wood to David Miller, FOUR! Streaky but David Millerwill take it. Pitched up fuller and quicker around off stump, Miller gets squared up a bit and gets a thick outside edge that beats short third and rolls away into the fence.

21:07 IST:

13.5: Mark Wood to David Miller, On the shorter side and around 148 clicks at the body, David Millerjust nudges it down towards square leg.

21:07 IST:

The South African skipper, Aiden Markramis in at number 5.

21:06 IST:

13.5: Mark Wood to Heinrich Klaasen, OUT! RUN OUT! Oh, wow! What a sensational bit of fielding from Jos Buttlerand he is ecstatic and rightly so too. Mark Woodmisfires with the bumper again and spills it well down the leg side. Heinrich Klaasenleaves it alone and Buttler gets an awkward bounce as the ball rolls off his body towards short fine leg. David Millercalls Klaasen for the single a bit late and Klaasen isn't even watching his partner but does set off. Buttler takes off one glove, gets to the ball, turns around, and just scores a direct hitat the bowler's end. Klaasen isn't even in the frame.

21:04 IST:

13.4: Mark Wood to David Miller, Back of a length and angling across the left-hander at 146.4 clicks, David Millerfrees his arms and hits it away towards deep cover for just another single.

21:04 IST:

13.3: Mark Wood to Heinrich Klaasen, Pitches the ball up now and looks to slide one through the gate, Heinrich Klaasengets on the front foot and flicks it away in front of mid-wicket for a run.

21:03 IST:

13.3: Mark Wood to Heinrich Klaasen, WIDE! An attempted bumper at the body but this os spilled down the leg side for a wide. 100 up for South Africaand Heinrich Klaasenjust asking the square leg umpire whether that was one for the over or not.

21:03 IST:

13.2: Mark Wood to Heinrich Klaasen, Good again from Jos Buttlerbehind the stumps. Mark Woodclocks it at 144 kph and angles this one into the pads, Heinrich Klaasenmisses the flick and the ball goes quickly off the pads down to the left of the keeper but Buttler dives across and makes the save.

21:02 IST:

13.1: Mark Wood to David Miller, Starts off on a hard length and angles it well across the off stump at 144.6 clicks, David Millerreaches out and slaps the ball away to deep sweeper cover for a run.

21:02 IST:

Mark Woodhas been introduced into the attack for the first time now.

Score 98/2

BatsmanDavid Miller 1(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerSam Curran 2-0-15-0

21:00 IST:

12.6: Sam Curran to David Miller, On a good length and angled into the pads, David Millerflicks it away to deep square leg and gets off the mark with a single.

21:00 IST:

12.5: Sam Curran to David Miller, Keeps it nice and full around the off stump, David Millerbrings out the cover drive but hits it straight to Moeen Aliat wide mid off. No single there!

21:00 IST:

12.4: Sam Curran to David Miller, Pitched up around the off stump line, David Millerlooks to get on the front foot and drives but gets an outside edge that rolls away to short third man.

20:59 IST:

12.3: Sam Curran to Heinrich Klaasen, NOT OUT! Closer than it initially appeared and Englanddo keep their review but Heinrich Klaasendoes survive. Sam Curranstays around the stumps and goes a bit wider of the crease and angles it in on a good length from around off stump. Klaasen goes across the off stump to flick it away but the ball goes off the pads towards short fine leg. They get a leg bye and the appeal for LBW is turned down. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows the wickets as the umpire's call.

21:04 IST:

Is that out? A huge confident appeal from Sam Curranfor LBW. The Umpire says no but Curran convinces his skipper to challenge the on-field decision. Nothing on UltraEdge and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is just clipping on the bails on the middle stumpon Umpire's Call. Not Out.

20:57 IST:

12.2: Sam Curran to Heinrich Klaasen, Back of a length and wide of the off stump, Heinrich Klaasenwaits back and cuts it hard to the left of covers but Moeen Alimakes a good diving stop.

20:56 IST:

12.1: Sam Curran to Heinrich Klaasen, FOUR! Smacked away by Heinrich Klaasenand that will make him feel a lot better. Sam Currancomes back in and starts from around the stumps but serves it right in the slot around off. Klaasen holds his shape and pummels it to the right of Harry Brookat long off for a boundary.

Score 92/2

BatsmanDavid Miller 0(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerJofra Archer 2-0-24-1

20:54 IST:

11.6: Jofra Archer to David Miller, A steep bumper to end an excellent over from Jofra Archerand Englandare now in the ascendancy. Stays around the wicket and angles in a quick bumper that goes over the right shoulder of David Millerand Miller just ducks under it.

20:55 IST:

David Milleris in at number 4. A slip for Miller first up.

20:53 IST:

11.5: Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! A stunning take from Jos Buttlerbehind the stumps and the decision to bring Jofra Archerback into the attack has proved to be a masterstroke. Comes back from around the stumps does Archer and pushes the ball wide of the off stump on a good length but rolls his fingers over the ball and takes all the pace off. Quinton de Kockhangs back in the crease and looks to force the ball over the off-side but only manages to get an outside edge that flies to the left of the keeper. Buttler springs to his left and pouches it with one glove to hand his side a big breakthrough.

20:52 IST:

11.4: Jofra Archer to Heinrich Klaasen, A slower delivery, turns out to be a dipping full toss around the waist, Heinrich Klaasenwaits for it and just flicks it behind square leg for a single.

20:51 IST:

11.3: Jofra Archer to Heinrich Klaasen, Heinrich Klaasenisn't quite assured at the crease at the moment. This is a good bumper through, surprised the batter and came in at a difficult height over off stump at around 145 clicks. Klaasen looked to take it on but missed.

20:51 IST:

11.2: Jofra Archer to Heinrich Klaasen, Back of a length and bowled from over the stumps, angling it well into the batter, Heinrich Klaasenhops and keeps it down onto the deck.

20:50 IST:

11.1: Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock, Slower and into the pitch this time around off stump, Quinton de Kockbacks away and angles the ball behind the point region for just a single.

20:50 IST:

11.1: Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock, WIDE! Oh, deary me! That came out completely wrong from the hand. An attempted slower ball, spilled very full and almost beyond the cut strip outside off stump for a wide.

20:49 IST:

Jofra Archer(1-0-21-0) is back.

Score 89/1

BatsmanHeinrich Klaasen 2(5b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAdil Rashid 3-0-12-0

20:48 IST:

10.6: Adil Rashid to Heinrich Klaasen, Top over from Adil Rashidyet again, just a single and a bye off it. Bowled flatter and attacking the stumps, Heinrich Klaasenplays it off the back foot but can't get it through the cover region.

20:48 IST:

10.5: Adil Rashid to Heinrich Klaasen, Another wrong'un, on a shorter length and turning back in a fair bit from the off stump, Heinrich Klaasenbacks away and pushes the ball out square towards cover.

20:47 IST:

10.4: Adil Rashid to Heinrich Klaasen, Seemed like the wrong'un, bowled on middle and turning back in, Heinrich Klaasenstays on the back foot and punches it away to covers.

20:47 IST:

10.3: Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock, Pushed through a bit quicker and flatter down the leg side, Quinton de Kockgoes for the reverse sweep and misses and Jos Buttlerlets it through as well. The ball trickles to short fine as the batters get a bye.

20:47 IST:

10.2: Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock, Nicely flighted up, a bit fuller and turning into the pads, Quinton de Kockleans on to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

20:46 IST:

10.1: Adil Rashid to Heinrich Klaasen, The regulation leg break, bowled on a dragged length and on off and middle, Heinrich Klaasenrocks back and punches it past the diving fielder at covers for a single.

20:44 IST:

Drinks break! Right then, it was a rollicking start for Quinton de Kockand South Africain the Powerplay and the Proteas were going at over 10 runs per over but since the fielding restrictions have lifted, the scoring rate has also dried up. Reeza Hendricksis having a miserable time and has just got out. Englandhave done well to drag themselves back into the contest but still need more wickets if they are to keep South Africadown to a sub-par total. Let's see how the next 10 overs pan out.

Score 87/1

BatsmanHeinrich Klaasen 1(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMoeen Ali 3-0-25-1

20:43 IST:

9.6: Moeen Ali to Heinrich Klaasen, Short and wide of off, Heinrich Klaasengoes back in the crease and cuts it past point for a single to end the over. The halfway mark in the first innings and South Africa are 87/1.

20:44 IST:

Heinrich Klaasenwalks in at number 3.

20:41 IST:

9.5: Moeen Ali to Reeza Hendricks, OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Moeen Alistrikes and England finally get a breakthrough. A tough stay for Reeza Hendrickscomes to an end. Moeen Alilands it full and outside off and provides a few revs as well, Reeza Hendricksadvances down the ground to go up and over downtown but slices it up off the toe-end, the bat twists in his hands, and skies the ball very high in the air over mid on. Harry Brookstationed at long on, runs a few yards ahead,settles underneath it, and pouches it safely.

20:40 IST:

9.4: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, Short and turning away, Quinton de Kockpunches it off the back foot towards extra covers for one.

20:40 IST:

9.3: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, Drags his length, on off, Quinton de Kocklooks to push it square of the wicket but gets it off the inside half of the willow towards right of the bowler.

20:39 IST:

9.2: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Shot of authority that from QDK! Flights it up andpushes it full and on off, Quinton de Kockskips down the track and lofts it inside out, and over covers for a boundary.

20:39 IST:

9.1: Moeen Ali to Reeza Hendricks, Sees the batter advancing down the track, Moeen bowls it short and flat on the stumps, Reeza Hendrickssteps out and clips it along the ground towards deep mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

Score 80/0

BatsmanReeza Hendricks 18(23b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerAdil Rashid 2-0-11-0

20:38 IST:

8.6: Adil Rashid to Reeza Hendricks, Short and on the middle stump line, Reeza Hendricksrocks back and pulls this one to deep mid-wicket for one.

20:37 IST:

8.5: Adil Rashid to Reeza Hendricks, Flighted wrong'un on offer this time, in front of the stumps. Reeza Hendricksnudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

20:37 IST:

8.4: Adil Rashid to Reeza Hendricks, Drifting it on the pads, on a length, Reeza Hendricksmisses to flick and wears it high on the thigh pad.

20:36 IST:

8.3: Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock, Short and around leg, Quinton de Kockworks it off the back foot towards square leg for one.

20:36 IST:

8.2: Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock,NOT OUT! High drama out in the middle! Adil Rashid lands this one fuller and on the leg stump line with a decent flight. QDK premeditates and sits on his knee, sweeps it uppishly but doesn't time it well and the ball goes flat, and straight towards Mark Wood stationed at deep fine. He bends low and takes it just a few centimeters above the grass. However, Quinton de Kock chats with the umpire for a clean catch. Well, nowthe question is whether he has kept his fingers underneath. The on-field umpire reviews it for a clean catch and several angles come in. Eventually, the third umpireconfirms that Wood has grassed it. Jos Buttleris visibly not happy with the decision and QDK is let off the hook.

20:36 IST:

Is that a clean catch? The fielder in the deep seems to have taken a fairly regulation catch but quite low in front of him. Quinton de Kockis asking whether it is clean or not and eventually, the umpires go upstairs. The replays show that Mark Wooddid take the catch but his fingers weren't completely underneath it. It is a tight call though and the third umpire zooms in to get a better view. The conclusion is that the fingers are pointing downwards and the ball seems to be in contact with the ground. NOT OUT comes up on the big screen and Jos Buttlerisn't happy with it and demands more of an explanation from the onfield umpires but that won't change the decision.

20:32 IST:

8.1: Adil Rashid to Reeza Hendricks, Slides it ontomiddle and leg, and keeps the length full, Reeza Hendricksclips it with a good stride forward and works it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Score 75/0

BatsmanQuinton de Kock 58(29b 3*4 4*6)

BowlerMoeen Ali 2-0-18-0

20:31 IST:

7.6: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, Drifts it on the leg stump, short in length, Quinton de Kockworks this one to the leg side. Moeen Alimoves to his left and stops it. Dot to end the 8th over.

20:31 IST:

7.5: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, Drops it full and on off with a good flight, Quinton de Kocklofts it over mid off, and hits it inside out towards widish long off for a brace.

20:30 IST:

7.4: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, Gives the ball more air and lands it on the middle and on a length, Quinton de Kockmoves leg side of the ball and cuts it behind the point regionfor a brace.

20:30 IST:

7.3: Moeen Ali to Reeza Hendricks, Drags his length a shade, on off, Reeza Hendricksplants his front foot ahead and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

20:29 IST:

7.2: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, Full, and on off, Quinton de Kockdrags it along the carpet to long onfor a single.

20:29 IST:

7.1: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, Comes from around the stumps, on a fuller length, at the stumps, Quinton de Kockgoes back and blocks it to the off side.

Score 69/0

BatsmanQuinton de Kock 53(24b 3*4 4*6)

BowlerAdil Rashid 1-0-6-0

20:28 IST:

6.6: Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock, Slides it across off on a shortish length, Quinton de Kockis on the back foot and cuts it through cover-point for a single to end the over.

20:27 IST:

6.5: Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock, Loops it up on a length, and lands it on off, Quinton de Kockgoes back and across and punches it through widish mid on for a couple of runs.

20:27 IST:

6.4: Adil Rashid to Reeza Hendricks, Wrong'un on a length, on leg, Reeza Hendricksworks it towards square leg for another single.

20:26 IST:

6.3: Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock, Back-to-back half-centuries for Quinton de Kock. Tossed up, right on the fuller length, around the leg stump line, Quinton de Kockstrides ahead and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

20:26 IST:

6.2: Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock, Flighted one outside off, Quinton de Kockpresses ahead and blocks it.

20:25 IST:

6.1: Adil Rashid to Reeza Hendricks, Short and outside off, Reeza Hendricksgoes back and pushes it through cover-point for a single.

Score 63/0

BatsmanReeza Hendricks 11(16b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerSam Curran 1-0-10-0

20:24 IST:

5.6: Sam Curran to Reeza Hendricks, Length ball, angling in on the pads, Reeza Hendricksmisses to flick it away and takes another leg bye off the pads. End of the mandatory Powerplay. South Africa are 63 without any loss.

20:23 IST:

5.5: Sam Curran to Quinton de Kock, Bowled full and angled onto the off stump, Quinton de Kockgets on the front foot and drives it sweetly towards wide of mid off for a quick single.

20:23 IST:

5.4: Sam Curran to Quinton de Kock, SIX! SHOT! Curran delivers it short and on the stumps, Quinton de Kockis all in readiness for the pull shot, creates a strong base for himself and pulls it in front ofdeep square leg for a biggie.

20:23 IST:

5.3: Sam Curran to Reeza Hendricks,A slower one again, angling in on the pads, Reeza Hendricks misses the flick and wears it high on the pads and takes a leg bye as the ball rolls to the square leg region.

20:22 IST:

5.2: Sam Curran to Reeza Hendricks, Around the wicket, back of a length on the stumps, Hendricks defends it straight.

20:21 IST:

5.1: Sam Curran to Quinton de Kock, Excellent effort there in the deep by Liam Livingstone. Saves one for his team! Sam Curranbowls it from over the wicket and delivers a slower one first up, outside off. Quinton de Kockwaits for it to come at him and cuts it beating the point fielder. Liam Livingstonefrom covers chases the ball into the deep and just flicks the ball centimeters before the ropes. He loses his balance in the process andthrows the ball in the field. The TV umpire confirms that he has managed to save a run.

20:21 IST:

Sam Curranis into the attack now.

Score 51/0

BatsmanQuinton de Kock 39(17b 3*4 3*6)

BowlerReece Topley 3-0-18-0

20:19 IST:

4.6: Reece Topley to Quinton de Kock, Good length angled into the pads, Quinton de Kocktucks it around the corner and picks up another single.

20:19 IST:

4.5: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, Bowled slightly back of a length and slanted across the off stump, Reeza Hendrickstaps it away past the point fielder for another single and the 50 is up for South Africa.

20:18 IST:

4.4: Reece Topley to Quinton de Kock, This is positive batting from South Africaand they aren't letting dot balls get built up. Floated full and on off stump, Quinton de Kockleans on and just pushes it wide of mid on for another quick single.

20:17 IST:

4.3: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, Pitched up around the off stump line, Reeza Hendricksfirms it off the front foot to mid off and gets across for a quick single.

20:17 IST:

4.3: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, WIDE! Full and bowled a bit quicker, looking to attack the legs but it is spilled just down the leg side for a wide.

20:16 IST:

4.2: Reece Topley to Quinton de Kock, On a hard length and closer to the off stump, Quinton de Kockhangs back and dabs it away through backward point to collect a single right after the boundary.

20:16 IST:

4.1: Reece Topley to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! That is finesse from Quinton de Kockand he is showing the full range of shots here. Short of a length and a bit wider of the off stump, de Kock lets the ball come on and just angles it well wide of deep third for another boundary.

Score 41/0

BatsmanReeza Hendricks 9(11b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerJofra Archer 1-0-21-0

20:15 IST:

3.6: Jofra Archer to Reeza Hendricks, FOUR! Reeza Hendricksdoesn't want to be left out of the action. Banged in quick and short at the batter, Hendricks gets his hands out in front and muscles the pull wide of deep square leg for a stellar boundary. 21 off Archer's first over.

20:14 IST:

3.5: Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock, Slower one, back of a length and around off, stabbed into the off side for a single.

20:13 IST:

3.4: Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Wow, Quinton de Kockis just toying with Jofra Archerand the field now. Banged in well short and angling it across the off stump, de Kock waits well and just ramps the ball up and over backward point for another boundary.

20:13 IST:

3.3: Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock, SIX! Make that two in two for Quinton de Kock! Jofra Archerovercompensates with a fuller delivery on middle and off but it is in the slot. Quinton de Kockclears the front leg, bends his back and hammers it over deep mid-wicket for another biggie. De Kock on fire here!

20:12 IST:

3.2: Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock, SIX! Up and away! That signature pick-up shot from Quinton de Kockand his impressive showing against Jofra Archercontinues. Dug in a bit short at 141 clicks but the line is around the hips, de Kock gets inside the line and whips it over the leaping man at deep fine leg for a biggie. Just for a brief moment, it felt like the fielder at deep fine is in play but the wind sails the ball over his head and clears the fence.

20:12 IST:

3.1: Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock, Starts from over the stumps and bowls it right on the money straight up. This is on a good length around the middle and just nips back in at 139 kph, Quinton de Kockfails to flick it away, inside edges,and gets a blow to the groin region.

20:11 IST:

Jofra Archeris introduced into the attack now. He replaces Moeen Ali.

Score 20/0

BatsmanQuinton de Kock 15(8b 1*4 1*6)

BowlerReece Topley 2-0-8-0

20:10 IST:

2.6: Reece Topley to Quinton de Kock, Banged into the deck a bit and bowled over the middle stump, Quinton de Kockpresses back and plays it with soft hands just behind square on the leg side for an easy single.

20:09 IST:

2.5: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, Dishes out a really full ball on the leg peg now, Reeza Hendricksflicks it off the legs and through square leg for just another single.

20:09 IST:

2.4: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, Back of a length over middle and leg and at a gentle pace again, Reeza Hendrickshops and nudges it down to the right of the bowler.

20:08 IST:

2.3: Reece Topley to Quinton de Kock, That in-between length, looking to angle it back in from the off stump, Quinton de Kockgoes for a cover drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket and picks up a single.

20:08 IST:

2.2: Reece Topley to Quinton de Kock, Back of a length and outside off, slower too, Quinton de Kockwaits well and gets on his toes before tapping the ball away wide of deep third. Phil Saltruns around from deep point and slides across to keep it down to a brace.

20:07 IST:

2.1: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, On a good length around the middle stump, Reeza Hendricksclips it to mid-wicket and sets off for a quick single. A fumble there from Sam Curranallows the batters to get across with ease.

Score 14/0

BatsmanQuinton de Kock 11(5b 1*4 1*6)

BowlerMoeen Ali 1-0-12-0

20:07 IST:

1.6: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, SIX! Excellent use of the feet again from Quinton de Kockand South Africahave lifted off! Tossed up on the stumps, de Kock shimmies down the pitch and hits through the line of the ball, smoking it over long off for a biggie.

20:06 IST:

1.5: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, FOUR! Tossed up straighter on the stumps, Quinton de Kockcomes down the pitch, gets the ball on the full and drills it to the right of mid on for the first boundary of the game.

20:05 IST:

1.4: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, Floated up, slower through the air and bowled around off stump, Quinton de Kockjust pushes it away towards cover.

20:05 IST:

1.3: Moeen Ali to Reeza Hendricks, Switches to over the stumps to the right-hander and flights it up on the stumps, Reeza Hendricksstays on the front foot and works it away neatly in front of mid-wicket for one more.

20:04 IST:

1.2: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, A tad shorter and wider of the off stump, Quinton de Kockwaits back and pats the ball away past point for a single to get off the mark.

20:04 IST:

1.1: Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock, Bustles in from around the stumps and bowls it flatter around the off stump line, Quinton de Kockleans on and watchfully plays it on the off side.

20:04 IST:

Moeen Alito bowl the second over for England.

Score 2/0

BatsmanReeza Hendricks 2(6b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerReece Topley 1-0-2-0

20:03 IST:

0.6: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, Tidy start from Reece Topley, just two runs off the first over! Just short of a good length and on a tight line around off stump, Reeza Hendricksgoes on the back foot and fends it back onto the deck.

20:02 IST:

0.5: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, On the fuller length again and wide of the off stump, Reeza Hendricksleans right on and strokes it into the gap at covers for a couple of runs. South Africaare finally underway!

20:02 IST:

0.4: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, No way through! Pitched up wide of the off stump, Reeza Hendricksis drawn forward and he drives it firmly but can't get it past the fielder at covers.

20:01 IST:

0.3: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, Shortens the length and angles it away from the right-hander, Reeza Hendricksstays upright and punches the ball sweetly towards cover.

20:01 IST:

0.2: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, A bit fuller and even straighter on the pads, Reeza Hendricksfails to flick it away, and the ball rolls off his legs towards short fine leg.

20:01 IST:

0.1: Reece Topley to Reeza Hendricks, Starts off with a dot ball! Begins from over the stumps and serves a gentle-paced delivery on a fuller length and at the pads. Reeza Hendricksstands tall and tucks it away to mid-wicket.

20:00 IST:

Done with the pre-match formalities and it's time for the action to commence at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia. The sun shines to its full glory and out stride the two dynamic South African openers, Quinton de Kockand Reeza Hendricks with the latter taking the guard. The fiery left-arm pacer,Reece Topleywill begin the proceedings with the ball and a slip in place for England. The countdown finishes, and, here we go...

19:54 IST:

We are just a few moments away from this marquee clash to begin! But before that, the two sets of players are getting lined up for their respective national anthems followed by the match officials. It will be South Africa's first, followed by the national anthem of England.

19:38 IST:

South African skipper, Aiden Markramsays that they would have bowled first as well given it is an early start and would have fancied chasing but will now look to put a good total on the board. Adds that going forward, you need to rest and recover quickly and get back into the mix. Mentions that the top order needed an outing and they got that in the last game as the middle order has been digging them out of trouble on most occasions.

19:41 IST:

Jos Buttler, the captain of Englandwins the toss and elects to bowl first. He says it is a fresh wicket and looks like a good wicket and says they will fancy another chase and go with the same formula. Adds the ball will swing with the wind and there might be some moisture in the early stages of the game. Further adds that they performed really well againstWest Indies in all facets of the game and now they are up against another tough opposition andhe expects a good game. On Jofra Archer, he says he is in a good space of mind and they want to look after him as much as they can. Ends by informing that they are playing the same side from the last game.

19:36 IST:

South Africa (Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman (In for Tabraiz Shamsi).

19:35 IST:

England (Unchanged XI) - Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (C/WK), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley.

19:33 IST:

TOSS - Up goes the flip of the coin and it lands in favor of England. Jos Buttleropts to BOWL first.

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