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Nat Sciver-Brunt stars in chase as England secure last-over win against South Africa
- England (125-3) beat South Africa (124-6) by seven wkts
- Sciver-Brunt and Wyatt-Hodge put on 64-run stand
South Africa have long been England’s nemesis at World Cups, having prevented them from reaching the final in both the 2020 and 2023 editions, so there was an element of relief on Mondayas England finally broke that hoodoo – winning by seven wickets, albeit off the final over, to go top of Group B thanks to an unbeaten 48 from Nat Sciver-Brunt.
South Africa are now likely to need to beat both Bangladesh and Scotland if they are to qualify for the semi-finals, while England are in pole position not only to progress out of the group stages but – crucially – to avoid reigning champions Australia (who are expected to top Group A) in the semi-finals.
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