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England vs South Africa Result – 45 Match, Super 8 Group 2

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45 Match, Super 8 Group 2 • ICC Men's T20 World Cup

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156/6 (20)
South Africa cricket team logo
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163/6 (20)
South Africa won by 7 runs
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Player of the match: Quinton De Kock

End of over 20 (6 runs)
Jofra Archer 1 (2)
Sam Curran 10 (7)
ENG 156/6
Anrich Nortje 4-1-35-0
19.6
0
Anrich Nortje to Jofra Archer, no run
19.5
1
Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, 1 run
19.4
0
Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, no run
19.3
4
Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, Four
19.2
1
Anrich Nortje to Jofra Archer, 1 run
19.1
W
Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, Out! Caught by A Markram
End of over 19 (7 runs)
Sam Curran 5 (4)
Harry Brook 52 (36)
ENG 150/5
Marco Jansen 4-0-30-0
18.6
2
Marco Jansen to Sam Curran, 2 runs
18.5
1
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, 1 run
18.4
1
Marco Jansen to Sam Curran, 1 run
18.3
1L
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, 1 leg bye
18.2
2
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, 2 runs
18.1
0
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, no run
End of over 18 (4 runs)
Harry Brook 49 (32)
Sam Curran 2 (2)
ENG 143/5
Kagiso Rabada 4-2-32-0
17.6
1
Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook, 1 run
17.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Sam Curran, 1 run
17.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook, 1 run
17.3
1
Kagiso Rabada to Sam Curran, 1 run
17.2
W
Kagiso Rabada to Liam Livingstone, Out! Caught by T Stubbs
17.1
0
Kagiso Rabada to Liam Livingstone, no run
End of over 17 (21 runs)
Harry Brook 47 (30)
Liam Livingstone 33 (15)
ENG 139/4
Ottniel Baartman 3-1-27-0
16.6
4
Ottniel Baartman to Harry Brook, Four
16.5
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Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, 1 run
16.4
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Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, 2 runs
16.3
6
Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Six
16.2
4
Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Four
16.1
4
Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Four

Match Summary

England and South Africa met in 45 Match, Super 8 Group 2 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.3: Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, Four | 19.1: Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, Out! Caught by A Markram | 17.2: Kagiso Rabada to Liam Livingstone, Out! Caught by T Stubbs. The turning point arrived at 19.1 when Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, Out! Caught by A Markram. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (South Africa won by 7 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.3: Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, Four
  • 19.1: Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, Out! Caught by A Markram
  • 17.2: Kagiso Rabada to Liam Livingstone, Out! Caught by T Stubbs
  • 16.6: Ottniel Baartman to Harry Brook, Four
  • 16.3: Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Six
  • 16.2: Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Four
  • 16.1: Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.1 when Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, Out! Caught by A Markram. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

South Africa won by 7 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.3: Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 20 (6 runs)
Jofra Archer 1 (2)
Sam Curran 10 (7)
ENG 156/6
Anrich Nortje 4-1-35-0

19.6 0 Anrich Nortje to Jofra Archer, no run

19.5 1 Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, 1 run

19.4 0 Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, no run

19.3 4 Anrich Nortje to Sam Curran, Four

19.2 1 Anrich Nortje to Jofra Archer, 1 run

19.1 W Anrich Nortje to Harry Brook, Out! Caught by A Markram

End of over 19 (7 runs)
Sam Curran 5 (4)
Harry Brook 52 (36)
ENG 150/5
Marco Jansen 4-0-30-0

18.6 2 Marco Jansen to Sam Curran, 2 runs

18.5 1 Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, 1 run

18.4 1 Marco Jansen to Sam Curran, 1 run

18.3 1L Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, 1 leg bye

18.2 2 Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, 2 runs

18.1 0 Marco Jansen to Harry Brook, no run

End of over 18 (4 runs)
Harry Brook 49 (32)
Sam Curran 2 (2)
ENG 143/5
Kagiso Rabada 4-2-32-0

17.6 1 Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook, 1 run

17.5 1 Kagiso Rabada to Sam Curran, 1 run

17.4 1 Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook, 1 run

17.3 1 Kagiso Rabada to Sam Curran, 1 run

17.2 W Kagiso Rabada to Liam Livingstone, Out! Caught by T Stubbs

17.1 0 Kagiso Rabada to Liam Livingstone, no run

End of over 17 (21 runs)
Harry Brook 47 (30)
Liam Livingstone 33 (15)
ENG 139/4
Ottniel Baartman 3-1-27-0

16.6 4 Ottniel Baartman to Harry Brook, Four

16.5 1 Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, 1 run

16.4 2 Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, 2 runs

16.3 6 Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Six

16.2 4 Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Four

16.1 4 Ottniel Baartman to Liam Livingstone, Four

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England vs South Africa 45 Match, Super 8 Group 2 match?
South Africa won by 7 runs.

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