Dominant England cruise into final
England's bowling attack, led by James Anderson and James Tredwell, set up a comprehensive victory completed by Jonathan Trott to secure a place in the Champions Trophy final
19/06Result
1st Semi-Final, ICC Champions Trophy at London, Jun 19 2013
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![England]( "England")
179/3 (37.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
19/06Result
1st Semi-Final, ICC Champions Trophy at London, Jun 19 2013
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![England]( "England")
179/3 (37.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
England rains, India reigns
Tweet report for the Champions Trophy game between India and Sri Lanka
McLaren run out (b Tredwell)
Plays of the day from England and South Afirca's Champions Trophy semi-final
In which Trott got compared to Viv
Tweet report for the Champions Trophy game between England and South Africa
A choke? Not really, just a thrashing
Gary Kirsten's time in charge of South Africa finished the way of a few men before him, and there appears no end in sight to the team's quest to banish their demons
Anderson the catalyst for crushing win
The day could hardly have gone more smoothly for Alastair Cook as England moved one step closer to a major achievement that has eluded them for so long
The carrom ball of the century
Tweet report for the Champions Trophy game between India and Sri Lanka
Ingram, Peterson star in poor parody
South Africa's effort with the bat, and some curious decisions for the batting order, was neither amusing nor intelligent, and made people swear
Kirsten accepts that South Africa choked
In his final act as South Africa coach, Gary Kirsten did not shy away from the team's uncomfortable history of failing at pressure stages in major events, admitting they "choked" against England
England seek to answer critics again
They know their approach to the format is not universally appreciated but victory over a strong South Africa will put England into the final
Another chance to shed baggage
South Africa know that their reputation, especially in regards to the c-word, are at stake when they take on England at The Oval
Preview
Amla memories make Cook sweat
ESPNcricinfo previews the first semi-final between England and South Africa