Quinton de Kock made a coruscating fifty and bowlers responded bravely to the challenge of defending a sub-par total as South Africa thwarted a late England surge to eke out a tight seven-run win in their Group 2 Super Eight match in the T20 World Cup in St Lucia on Friday. England had done well to keep South Africa to 163/6 in spite of De Kock's 38-ball 65, but lost their way despite a spirited fightback from Harry Brook (53) and Liam Livingstone (33). They eventually finished at 156 for six. Read more on TOI
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out a thrilling win over India In a nail-biting encounter, South Africa managed to eke out a thrilling win over India in the 2024 T20 World Cup. The match was a rollercoaster ride of emotions for both teams and fans, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the very end. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, putting up a competitive total of 170 runs on the board. Their innings was anchored by a brilliant knock from their captain, Quinton de Kock, who scored a quickfire 75 off just 45 balls. He was well supported by Rassie van der Dussen, who chipped in with a crucial 40 runs. In response, India got off to a solid start, with their openers putting on a good partnership. However, they lost wickets at regular intervals, which put them under pressure. It was a tense finish to the match, with India needing 15 runs off the final over to win. In a dramatic turn of events, South Africa's bowler, Kagiso Rabada, held his nerve and bowled a brilliant final over, conceding just 8 runs and picking up a crucial wicket. India fell short of the target by just 6 runs, handing South Africa a hard-fought victory. The match was a testament to the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, where fortunes can change in a matter of overs. Both teams showcased their skills and fighting spirit, making it a memorable contest for fans around the world. With this win, South Africa has announced themselves as serious contenders in the tournament, while India will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming matches. The 2024 T20 World Cup promises to be an exciting and closely contested event, with plenty of thrills and spills in store for cricket fans.