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SOUTH AFRICA 83 (23 OVERS)
- Herschelle Gibbs10 (15)
- Andre Nel13 (7)
- Stuart Broad5/23 (10)
- Andrew Flintoff3/29 (7)
ENGLAND 85/0 (14.1 OVERS)
- Ian Bell*28 (51)
- Matt Prior*45 (36)
- Jacques Kallis0/4 (1)
- Makhaya Ntini0/24 (5)
Well, what a match this has been. It's only lasted 37.1 overs (223 balls), and England go 2-0 up in the series. The 10-wicket win was set-up by a memorable spell from Stuart Broad, picking up 5 for 23 - his first five-for in ODIs, and in doing so he passed 50 ODI wickets. Matt Prior had a fine game behind - and, later, in front of - the stumps, snaffling six catches as South Africa were dismissed for 83, their lowest-ever total against England. For the second-placed side in the world, this was a thoroughly disappointing performance, and although they won the Test series 2-1, ever since they have lost their focus. What a start this has been for Kevin Pietersen, too. Do join us for Friday's third game at The Oval but, for now, it's goodnight.
END OF OVER:14 | 4 Runs | ENG: 81/0 (3 runs required from 36 overs, RR: 5.78, RRR: 0.08)
- Matt Prior41 (35b)
- Ian Bell28 (51b)
- Jacques Kallis1-0-4-0
- Andre Nel2-0-10-0
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