England vs South Africa: Score updates, result and highlights as South Africa beat England by 7 runs

England is up against South Africa in their second Super 8 game of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. The match is taking place at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet on Friday, June 21. 

Defending champions England, led by Jos Buttler, had qualified for the Super 8 stage by finishing second in their group. They then beat West Indies by eight wickets to kickstart their Super 8 campaign on a high.

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South Africa were the first team to qualify for the Super 8s after topping their group and in their very first match in the second round, they got the better of co-hosts USA.

The Sporting News covers the live updates and results for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 game between England and South Africa. 

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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: England vs South Africa Live Updates (All times in IST)

Hello and welcome to the Live match blog of the T20 World Cup Super 8 game between England and South Africa in Gros Islet.

11:28 PM: South Africa win by 7 runs! Anrich Nortje and Marco Jansen hold the nerve at the death, as Harry Brook fails to get his side over the line. The narrow win over England takes South Africa closer to the semi-final spot. ENG - 156/6 in 20 overs (Sam Curran 10*, Jofra Archer 1*). 

11:00 PM: After losing quick wickets, England have suddenly upped the ante since the halfway stage. Liam Livingstone and Harry Brook are forming a cheeky partnership, while dealing in boundaries. The pressure is creeping on the Protean bowlers, who have a history of faltering in such situations. ENG -105/4 in 15 overs (Harry Brook 33*, Liam Livingstone 14*)

10:27 PM: England are moving slowly, but steadily towards the 162-run target. South African bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj have provided major breakthroughs in the run chase. The defending champions need to build a partnership, even to chase a par total. ENG - 50/2 in 8 overs (Jos Buttler 16*, Moeen Ali 3*)

09:53 PM: England are off to a start, as Phil Salt and Jos Buttler take the crease for the defending champions. Marco Jansen and South Africa's first over goes for eight runs. ENG - 8/0 in 1 over (Phil Salt 7*, Jos Buttler 1*)

09:35 PM: Jofra Archer's masterclass in the final over has kept the Protean batters at bay. The speedster picked two wickets in the final over to swing the momentum towards England. South Africa's struggles after Quinton De Kock's fiery start got them to a 163-run total. SA - 163/6 in 20 overs (Tristan Stubbs 12*, Keshav Maharaj 5*)

09:18 PM: England bowlers keep South Africa in check. South Africa have a little wobble as they lose Klaasen (run out) and Aiden Markram in quick succession.  SA - 128/4 in 16 overs (David Miller 23*, Tristan Stubbs 5*)

08:55 PM: South Africa have lost both of their openers with de Kock playing an explosive knock of 65 runs off 38 balls. Hendricks, struggling, was caught by Harry Brooke on 19 off 25. SA - 92/2 in 12 overs (David Miller 0*, Heinrich Klaasen 3*)

08:32 PM: South continues to dominate, scoring 62 runs without a loss of wicket in the powerplay. de Kock has shown some explosive batting, scoring 50 runs in just 22 balls! SA - 75/0 in 8 overs (Reeza Hendricks 14*, Quinton de Kock 58*)

08:15 PM: South Africa are off to a flyer with de Kock leading the way. After 4 overs, South Africa are 41 for loss of no wickets. SA - 41/0 in 4 overs (Reeza Hendricks 9*, Quinton de Kock 32*)

08:00 PM: Pacer Reece Topley starts the proceedings for England with the new ball in his hand, while Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock acquire the crease for South Africa. 

England vs South Africa live toss

7:30 PM: England have won the toss and elected to bowl first.

England vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2024: Confirmed lineups

Confirmed XI for England:  Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(c & wk), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley

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Confirmed XI for South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman

Where to watch England vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match?

Disney+ Hotstar will live stream the match between England and South Africa online for free in India.

England vs South Africa, T20 World Cup 2024: Betting odds

According to odds on Dafabet, England are the favorites to win the game against South Africa.