England vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights: South Africa saw off a late fightback from England powered by Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone as they defended a target of 164 and beat the reigning champions by seven runs at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St. Lucia.
South Africa scored 163/6 batting first and managed to keep England pinned down for almost the entirety of their chase.
However, South Africa clawed back after that with Livingstone falling to Rabada in the 18th and Brook falling to a quite sensational catch by Aiden Markram in the last over bowled by Nortje.
Brook scored 53 runs in 37 balls while Livingstone made 33 in 17.
Earlier, South Africa got off to a strong start batting first thanks almost exclusively to Quinton de Kock.
England vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2024 Highlights: South Africa saw off a late fightback from England powered by Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone as they defended a target of 164 and beat the reigning champions by seven runs at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St. Lucia. South Africa scored 163/6 batting first and managed to keep England pinned down for almost the entirety of their chase. Kagiso Rabada dismissed the dangerous Phil Salt in just the second over of the innings. The South African fielders and bowlers kept the pressure on England throughout the first 10 overs, leading to Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow falling while trying big shots. England's collapse continued until Harry Brook started staging a fightback after the 13th over....Read More
Livingstone joined the party and England suddenly raced ahead when they 21 runs in the 17th over. However, South Africa clawed back after that with Livingstone falling to Rabada in the 18th and Brook falling to a quite sensational catch by Aiden Markram in the last over bowled by Nortje. Brook scored 53 runs in 37 balls while Livingstone made 33 in 17.
Earlier, South Africa got off to a strong start batting first thanks almost exclusively to Quinton de Kock. The wicketkeeper-batter scored his second consecutive half-century in just 22 balls. However, his opening partner Reeza Hendricks struggled to get going and while their stand produced 86 runs in 59 balls, Hendricks scored just 19 off 25 balls before falling to Moeen Ali in the 10th over. De Kock fell soon thereafter to Jofra Archer thanks to a brilliant catch from wicketkeeper and captain Jos Buttler on 65 off 38 balls.
