England vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Catch all the action from the match through these images

South Africa managed to defend a score of 164 and beat England by despite Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone staging

Updated on Jun 22, 2024 01:20 AM IST 7 Photos

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. (AP)

Quinton de Kock's powerplay assault turned out to be the difference between the two sides. The in-form wicketkeeper-batter scored his second consecutive half-century in just 22 balls. He hit four fours and four sixes on his way to 65 off 38 balls before falling to a sensational catch by Jos Buttler off Jofra Archer. (PTI)

England clamped down on South Africa after de Kock fell in the 12th over with another sensational bit of fielding from Buttler leading to Heinrich Klaasen being run out David Miller scored 43 in 28 and South Africa eventually scored 163/6 in 20 overs. (PTI)

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Kagiso Rabada dismissed the dangerous Phil Salt in just the second over of the innings.(PTI)

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. (AP)

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