Hashim Amla continues to make runs for South Africa: @Getty images |
Newlands, Cape Town: South Africa beat England in fifth One Day match by 5 wickets here to wrap up the series by 3-2. It is only fourth time that any team after being at 2-0 down in a series came up with 3-2 win.
South Africa done this second time, they have done against Pakistan in 2003 (3-2), the other teams were Pakistan against India in 2005 (4-2), and Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe in 2005 (3-2).
Score Card
AD Hales : 112
Rabada (S.A): 3/34
Imran Tahir (S.A): 3/53
South Africa: 237/5 (44 overs)
Hashim Amla : 59
AB de Villiers : 101 not out
Match Summary
Toss : South Africa , who chose to field
Series : South Africa won the 5 match series by 3-2
Player of the match: Ab de Villiers (South Africa)
Player of the series: AD Hales (England)