Match Summary
England won the toss and opted to bat at the National Stadium, Karachi, but their decision backfired as South Africa secured a dominant 7-wicket victory, eliminating England from the tournament with their third straight loss.
First Innings: England Batting
Final Score: 179 all out in 38.2 overs
- Phil Salt: 86 runs (64 balls) – 8 fours, 2 sixes
- Joe Root: 37 runs (44 balls) – 4 fours
- Marco Jansen: 3 wickets for 39 runs in 7 overs
England’s batting crumbled despite Phil Salt’s aggressive 86 and Joe Root’s steady 37. Marco Jansen’s three-wicket haul ensured England posted a below-par total.
Second Innings: South Africa’s Chase
Target: 180 runs
Final Score: 181/3 in 29.1 overs
- Rassie van der Dussen: 72* runs (87 balls) – 8 fours, 3 sixes
- Heinrich Klaasen: 64 runs (56 balls) – 6 fours, 1 six
- Jofra Archer: 2 wickets for 55 runs in 9 overs
South Africa chased down the target comfortably, thanks to Rassie van der Dussen’s unbeaten 72 and Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive 64. Jofra Archer’s two wickets were the only bright spot for England.
Match Result
England: 179 all out in 38.2 overs
South Africa: 181/3 in 29.1 overs
Result: South Africa won by 7 wickets
Player of the Match
Marco Jansen was awarded Player of the Match for his decisive spell of 3-39.
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