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South Africa Clinch a stunning 14-run win (DLS method) against England in a rain-hit Cardiff T20I. The victory gave the Proteas a 1-0 lead in the series. Explosive batting from Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, and Donovan Ferreira lifted the visitors to 97 before their bowlers defended a revised 69-run chase.
South Africa Clinch Momentum with Explosive Batting 💥
England struck early as Luke Wood removed Ryan Rickelton for a golden duck and later dismissed Lhuan-dre Pretorius.
The innings shifted when Aiden Markram blasted 28 off 14 balls, with all boundaries driven in the ‘V’. His dismissal to Adil Rashid slowed progress, but momentum returned quickly.
Dewald Brevis unleashed three sixes in quick succession, showcasing his clean hitting. Soon after, Donovan Ferreira (25 off 9)* joined in with two more maximums during a 20-run over. By the time rain returned, the Proteas had surged to 97/5 in 7.5 overs.
South Africa Clinch Victory Despite Buttler’s Resistance 🚨
The DLS target was set at 69 from 5 overs. The hosts stumbled immediately as Kagiso Rabada bowled Phil Salt first ball.
Skipper Jos Buttler fought hard, scoring 25 off 12 balls with three sixes. But wickets kept tumbling. Jacob Bethell fell after hitting one six, and Harry Brook departed for a duck.
Needing 26 in the final over, England’s hopes faded. Sam Curran cleared the ropes once, but Corbin Bosch held firm. He conceded just five runs in his last four deliveries, sealing a 14-run triumph for the visitors.
South Africa Clinch Series Lead 📊
Proteas: 97/5 in 7.5 overs (Aiden Markram 28, Donovan Ferreira 25*; Luke Wood 2-22, Adil Rashid 1-24)
England: 54/5 in 5 overs (Jos Buttler 25, Sam Curran 10*; Marco Jansen 2-18, Corbin Bosch 2-20)
👉 Result: South Africa clinch victory by 14 runs (DLS Method)
