In a quick and exciting T20 match in Cardiff, (SA) South Africa beat (ENG) England by 14 runs using a special method called the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The game was shortened because of a long rain delay. What should have been a 40-over match was cut down to just 12.5 overs in total.
England’s chase of 69 runs in five overs was tough from the start. They were only able to score 54 runs for the loss of five wickets, falling behind a required run rate of almost 14 runs per over. The SA bowlers were excellent, with Marco Jansen (2-18) and Corbin Bosch (2-20) each taking two key wickets. For England, only Jos Buttler scored well with 25 runs.
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The English innings started poorly when opener Phil Salt and captain Harry Brook were both out for ducks. Jacob Bethell, who had a great game last time, only managed to score seven runs. Buttler’s quick runs gave England some hope, but Jansen got him out with the last ball of the fourth over.
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With 26 runs needed in the final over, Corbin Bosch took a wicket right away, ensuring SA’s victory. This win puts SA up 1-0 in the three-match series.
Earlier, SA’s batsmen scored fast to reach 97-5 in just 7.5 overs. Captain Aiden Markram led the way with 28 runs from 14 balls, while Donovan Ferreira, who was named Player of the Match, hammered an unbeaten 25 runs. Dewald Brevis also added a quick 23. England’s bowler Luke Wood took two wickets for 22 runs.
The teams will play the second T20I match on Friday at Old Trafford.
Scores:
South Africa: 97/5 (7.5 overs)
- Aiden Markram: 28 runs (14 balls)
- Donovan Ferreira: 25 runs (11 balls)
- Dewald Brevis: 23 runs (10 balls)
- Luke Wood (England): 2 wickets for 22 runs
England: 54/5 (5 overs)
- Jos Buttler: 25 runs (11 balls)
- Marco Jansen (SA): 2 wickets for 18 runs
- Corbin Bosch (SA): 2 wickets for 20 runs