Karachi : South Africa defeated England by 7 wickets at National Stadium, Karachi and qualified into ICC CT 2025 Semi Final, topping Group B.
Bowling first, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder toppled English Batting lineup bagging individual 3-fers.
Despite Joe Root (37), Jos Buttler (21), Jofra Archer (25) efforts, England got bundled on 179.
South Africa chasing 180 runs lost openers Ryan Rickelton (27) & Tristan Stubbs (0) cheaply to Jofra Archer.
However, Rassie van der Dussen (72*) & Heinrich Klaasen (64) notched up 127 runs partnership and guided Proteas past the target in 29.1 overs, along with semi final berth.
Marco Jansen was adjourned man of the match for his heroic spell.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
ENG : 179 (38.2)
Joe Root : 37 (44)
SA :
Wiaan Mulder : 7.2-25-3
Marco Jansen : 7-39-3
2nd Innings :
SA : 181-3 (29.1)
Rassie van der Dussen : 72* (87)
Heinrich Klaasen : 64 (56)
Result : South Africa win by 7 Wickets.
