Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Ferreira. England have posted a mammoth total of 304 runs on the board! This is their highest total in a T20 International. Openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler were in sublime touch, laying a solid foundation with a terrific partnership. Buttler looked set for a century, but fell short of the milestone. Phil Salt was unbeaten after scoring a magnificent 141 from 60 deliveries. Bjorn Fortuin was the lone wicket-taker for the Proteas. Can South Africa pull off a sensational chase and seal the series? Or will England's bowlers rise to the occasion and level things up? We will be back shortly with all the action!
19.5
FREE HIT. Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
19.5
No ball Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point and it was a no ball, mis-fielded by Fortuin.
19.4
Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
19.3
SIX! Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
19.2
FREE HIT. Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
19.2
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man and it was a no ball, run save by Maphaka.
19.1
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
18.6
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin.
18.5
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, run save by Stubbs, fielded by Fortuin.
18.4
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front flick, inside edge for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
18.3
Marco Jansen to Phil Salt. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Maphaka.
18.2
APPEAL! Marco Jansen to Phil Salt. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs, dropped catch by Maphaka, appeal made for Caught. A fantastic effort from Maphaka.
18.1
SIX! Marco Jansen to Phil Salt. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
17.6
Kwena Maphaka to Harry Brook. Short, down leg side moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
17.5
Kwena Maphaka to Phil Salt. Off cutter short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ferreira.
17.4
Kwena Maphaka to Phil Salt. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Fortuin.
17.4
Wide Kwena Maphaka to Phil Salt. Back of a length, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.
17.3
Kwena Maphaka to Harry Brook. Back of a length, wide down leg side moves in front Scoop, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin.
17.2
Kwena Maphaka to Phil Salt. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.
17.1
Kwena Maphaka to Phil Salt. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Brevis.
16.6
Lizaad Williams to Phil Salt. Full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
16.5
Lizaad Williams to Phil Salt. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
16.4
Lizaad Williams to Harry Brook. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maphaka.
16.3
SIX! Lizaad Williams to Harry Brook. Full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
16.2
FOUR! Lizaad Williams to Harry Brook. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
16.1
FOUR! Lizaad Williams to Harry Brook. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
End of Over 16
Over 16. 2 runs. Bowler: Will Jacks. South Africa: 158/9 (rr 9.88)
15.6
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
15.5
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Back of a length, down leg side moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
15.4
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Liam Dawson to Kagiso Rabada. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man, caught by Archer. It's over! England have secured a comfortable victory, defeating South Africa by a record margin. South Africa started brightly, but soon lost three wickets during the powerplay and were unable to build any momentum in their chase. Aiden Markram got off to a good start, but it was always going to be a difficult task and he couldn't convert into a substantial score. Jofra Archer bowled brilliantly, taking three wickets in the match. The series is now level and hopefully setup well for the decider on Sunday
End of Over 16
Over 16. 2 runs. Bowler: Will Jacks. South Africa: 158/9 (rr 9.88)
15.6
Will Jacks to Lizaad Williams. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Banton.
15.5
Will Jacks to Lizaad Williams. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, back to bowler for no runs.
15.4
Kwena Maphaka c Jacob Bethell b Will Jacks 0 (1)
OUT! Caught. Will Jacks to Kwena Maphaka. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot reverse sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Bethell. Will Jacks is on a hat-trick.
15.3
Bjorn Fortuin c Jos Buttler b Will Jacks 32 (16)
OUT! Caught. Will Jacks to Bjorn Fortuin. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short leg, caught by Buttler. A good cameo from Bjorn Fortuin comes to an end.
15.2
Will Jacks to Kagiso Rabada. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
15.1
Will Jacks to Bjorn Fortuin. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Salt.
End of Over 15
Over 15. 21 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. South Africa: 156/7 (rr 10.40)
14.6
Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Banton.
14.5
Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Dawson.
14.4
SIX! Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
14.3
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Slider back of a length, down leg side on the front foot reverse sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
14.2
SIX! Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
14.1
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
End of Over 14
Over 14. 15 runs. Bowler: Liam Dawson. South Africa: 135/7 (rr 9.64)
13.6
FOUR! Liam Dawson to Kagiso Rabada. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
13.5
FOUR! Liam Dawson to Kagiso Rabada. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
13.4
ତ୍ରିଷ୍ଟାନ୍ ଷ୍ଟବ୍ସ c Jofra Archer b Liam Dawson 23 (25)
OUT! Caught. Liam Dawson to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man, caught by Archer. Another one bites the dust.
13.3
Liam Dawson to Bjorn Fortuin. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Banton.
13.2
FOUR! Liam Dawson to Bjorn Fortuin. Stock length ball, middle stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
13.1
Liam Dawson to Bjorn Fortuin. Stock length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, in the air under control to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Wood.
End of Over 13
Over 13. 3 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. South Africa: 120/6 (rr 9.23)
12.6
Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed to backward square leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Wood, fielded by Curran.
12.5
Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.
12.4
Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
12.3
Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
12.2
Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Salt.
12.1
Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Dawson.
End of Over 12
Over 12. 2 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. South Africa: 117/6 (rr 9.75)
11.6
Jofra Archer to Tristan Stubbs. Leg cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, Gloved to short leg for no runs.
11.5
Jofra Archer to Bjorn Fortuin. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, down leg side on the front foot working, thick edge to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Dawson.
11.4
Jofra Archer to Bjorn Fortuin. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
11.3
ମାର୍କୋ ଜନସେନ୍ c and b Jofra Archer 0 (3)
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Jofra Archer to Marco Jansen. Leg cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler, caught by Archer. A sharp catch by Jofra Archer.
11.2
Jofra Archer to Marco Jansen. Short, off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, run save by Buttler.
Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Ferreira. England have posted a mammoth total of 304 runs on the board! This is their highest total in a T20 International. Openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler were in sublime touch, laying a solid foundation with a terrific partnership. Buttler looked set for a century, but fell short of the milestone. Phil Salt was unbeaten after scoring a magnificent 141 from 60 deliveries. Bjorn Fortuin was the lone wicket-taker for the Proteas. Can South Africa pull off a sensational chase and seal the series? Or will England's bowlers rise to the occasion and level things up? We will be back shortly with all the action!
FREE HIT. Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
No ball Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point and it was a no ball, mis-fielded by Fortuin.
Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
SIX! Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt. Reverse Swing-In full toss, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
FREE HIT. Kagiso Rabada to Phil Salt. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook. Leg cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man and it was a no ball, run save by Maphaka.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Harry Brook. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin.
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, run save by Stubbs, fielded by Fortuin.
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front flick, inside edge for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Marco Jansen to Phil Salt. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Maphaka.
APPEAL! Marco Jansen to Phil Salt. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs, dropped catch by Maphaka, appeal made for Caught. A fantastic effort from Maphaka.
SIX! Marco Jansen to Phil Salt. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Kwena Maphaka to Harry Brook. Short, down leg side moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Kwena Maphaka to Phil Salt. Off cutter short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ferreira.
Kwena Maphaka to Phil Salt. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Fortuin.
Wide Kwena Maphaka to Phil Salt. Back of a length, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.
Kwena Maphaka to Harry Brook. Back of a length, wide down leg side moves in front Scoop, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Fortuin.
Kwena Maphaka to Phil Salt. Off cutter length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.
Kwena Maphaka to Phil Salt. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Brevis.
Lizaad Williams to Phil Salt. Full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
Lizaad Williams to Phil Salt. Yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Lizaad Williams to Harry Brook. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Maphaka.
SIX! Lizaad Williams to Harry Brook. Full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
FOUR! Lizaad Williams to Harry Brook. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
FOUR! Lizaad Williams to Harry Brook. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge past third man for 4 runs.
Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Back of a length, down leg side moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Liam Dawson to Kagiso Rabada. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man, caught by Archer. It's over! England have secured a comfortable victory, defeating South Africa by a record margin. South Africa started brightly, but soon lost three wickets during the powerplay and were unable to build any momentum in their chase. Aiden Markram got off to a good start, but it was always going to be a difficult task and he couldn't convert into a substantial score. Jofra Archer bowled brilliantly, taking three wickets in the match. The series is now level and hopefully setup well for the decider on Sunday
Will Jacks to Lizaad Williams. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Banton.
Will Jacks to Lizaad Williams. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Will Jacks to Kwena Maphaka. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot reverse sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Bethell. Will Jacks is on a hat-trick.
OUT! Caught. Will Jacks to Bjorn Fortuin. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short leg, caught by Buttler. A good cameo from Bjorn Fortuin comes to an end.
Will Jacks to Kagiso Rabada. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
Will Jacks to Bjorn Fortuin. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Salt.
Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Banton.
Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Dawson.
SIX! Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Slider back of a length, down leg side on the front foot reverse sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
SIX! Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.
FOUR! Liam Dawson to Kagiso Rabada. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
FOUR! Liam Dawson to Kagiso Rabada. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Liam Dawson to Tristan Stubbs. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man, caught by Archer. Another one bites the dust.
Liam Dawson to Bjorn Fortuin. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Banton.
FOUR! Liam Dawson to Bjorn Fortuin. Stock length ball, middle stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Liam Dawson to Bjorn Fortuin. Stock length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, in the air under control to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Wood.
Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed to backward square leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Wood, fielded by Curran.
Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bethell.
Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Salt.
Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Dawson.
Jofra Archer to Tristan Stubbs. Leg cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, Gloved to short leg for no runs.
Jofra Archer to Bjorn Fortuin. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, down leg side on the front foot working, thick edge to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Dawson.
Jofra Archer to Bjorn Fortuin. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Jofra Archer to Marco Jansen. Leg cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler, caught by Archer. A sharp catch by Jofra Archer.
Jofra Archer to Marco Jansen. Short, off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, run save by Buttler.