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| English batsman Hales survives his run out but couldn't help his team to survive in the tournament (AFP) |
England after winning the toss decided to field first, South Africa playing first scored a huge total of 196/5 in 20 overs, Hashim Aamla scored 56 runs from 37 balls whereas AB de villers remained not out on 69 runs from 28 balls.
England tried desperately to win the match but they fell short of the total and scored 193/7 wickets in 20 overs.
South African AB de Villiers was awarded man of the match.
With this win, South Africa has reached the semi finals of the tournament in group 1, whereas Sri Lanka and New Zealand still await the results of their final matches to be played.