England dent South Africa’s hopes
Kevin Pietersen inspired England to a 39-run win over South Africa in Barbados while virtually assuring them a place in the semi-finals.
England’s win also keeps Pakistan’s chances of progressing alive as a defending champions’ win over South Africa tomorrow and a New Zealand defeat at the hands of England will result in the second qualifier decided on net run-rate. Earlier, Pietersen hit a 33- ball 53 to help England post 168 for seven. In reply, South Africa succumbed to spin and were dismissed for 128.
England’s win also keeps Pakistan’s chances of progressing alive as a defending champions’ win over South Africa tomorrow and a New Zealand defeat at the hands of England will result in the second qualifier decided on net run-rate. Earlier, Pietersen hit a 33- ball 53 to help England post 168 for seven. In reply, South Africa succumbed to spin and were dismissed for 128.