Summary

  • South Africa thrash England by seven wickets to reach semi-finals

  • Defeat is England's third in tournament

  • Proteas chase 180 in 29.1 overs

  • England bowled out for 179 - SA secure semi-final spot

  • Root top-scores with 37 and Archer makes 25

  • Jansen takes 3-39 with new ball and Mulder 3-25

  • Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra at top of page

  1. Goodbyepublished at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Well, thanks for your company despite the nature of England's performance. As Jos Buttler said, there is some time now before their next international outing as the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe and a white-ball series against West Indies take place in May.

    We know there will be no Buttler at the helm, but other changes are surely to be expected.

    If you missed any of today's action, Matthew Henry's match report has got you covered and keep an eye on BBC Sounds for the Test Match Special podcast, too.

    But we'll be back tomorrow for the final group stage match between India and New Zealand at 9:00 GMT, which will decide who plays who (and where) in the semi-finals.

    Between two of the form teams, it promises to be a cracker, so join us then!

  2. 'We've got a great squad with great options' - Markrampublished at 15:12 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    South Africa captain Aiden Markram: "The boys were really good. The wicket was quite slow, slower than we expected, and changed our initial plans. The boys adapted to the conditions out there and through that, we were able to take wickets throughout the innings and keep the momentum."

    On Marco Jansen: "He's been huge for us. We all know in the powerplay you need to be taking wickets up front and he finds different ways of doing it. He's been peaking at the right time for us and is leading the attack with Kagiso Rabada really well."

    On Heinrich Klaasen: "It's great to see him out in the middle. He's been in a ridiculous patch of form and for him to walk out after a little niggle and look like he's never left is great for us."

    On potentially playing a semi-final in Dubai: "We'll have to see when we get there what conditions are going to be like. We've got a great squad with great options and ultimately, we'll pick the squad to get the job done on the day."

  3. Postpublished at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    There is an issue with personnel. 50-over is a different game to T20 cricket. Most of the sides tend to have their Test openers in the 50-over side.

    I'm not sure Salt is the type of player for this kind of cricket. He can be devastating but he looks out of form and does not have the ability to stay at the crease for long periods of time.

  4. 'I believe it can be turned around'published at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    England captain Jos Buttler: "That was a really disappointing performance. We were so far short of the mark there.

    "It was a decent surface, a bit slow and two-paced at times. Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Harry Brook got us into decent positions but we're just not going on and making those big telling contributions, which has been the story of this side for a little while now.

    "I don't know why. As a whole group, not just batters, we're not getting the results and that does take away your confidence. It's time for everyone to get away, get a change of scenery and work hard wherever cricket takes you next. From this point forward, there is a huge opportunity for people inside and outside the dressing room to really put their hand up and say they want to be part of the rebuild of this white-ball team.

    "There is no doubt that the talent is there, there is all the makings of a really good side so I do believe it can be turned around. I'm sure Brendon and the guys at the top will formulate some plans and then it's down to individuals as well to put a marker down and be part of something moving forward to get the team back to where it should be."

  5. Postpublished at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Chris Woakes
    England all-rounder on BBC Sounds

    Jos [Buttler] will be disappointed. It's not the way he will have wanted to sign-off. They haven't shown what they are capable of. On paper, this is a team that no-one should want to come up against. But they are just struggling to perform at the moment.

    A new voice is needed, but Jos is still one of the best players in the world and will still be integral to this England side.

  6. Postpublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC Chief Cricket Commentator

    A wretched performance from England and yet not necessarily unexpected. It was a dispirited team, zero confidence and the 'we can't wait to get home' attitude was evident.

    I was disappointed with Salt and Smith because they had points to prove. This tournament will be reviewed by team selectors and neither of them made any headway.

  7. 'We're going to rest up and take the win' - Jansenpublished at 14:55 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Player of the match Marco Jansen: "Obviously it's a good feeling. The boys worked very hard. It's not the easiest conditions from a bowling point of view and even through it suits batting, it's not easy to bat for 50 over.

    "There was no swing but I'm happy with my [bowling] performance. I used my options well and restricted them from scoring quickly."

    On his catch to dismiss Harry Brook: "I saw the ball going up and I was just trying to get as close to it as I could. Luckily, I got there quite easily and took the catch."

    On waiting to find out whether they'll face India or New Zealand in the semi-finals: "I just want to go to sleep now. We'll take it as it comes tomorrow. We're just going to rest up and take the win."

  8. Postpublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Marco Jansen is named player of the match for his spell of 3-39 which kickstarted England's collapse.

  9. Postpublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Plenty to unpack from England's performance, of course, but that will see South Africa go into the semi-finals with a huge amount of confidence.

    Wickets for all their bowlers, some brilliant catches and classy half-centuries for Heinrich Klaasen and Rassie van der Dussen.

    They will find out who they are playing in their semi-final after the conclusion of India v New Zealand tomorrow.

  10. Postpublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    This was a meaningless game but it is still a tough loss for Jos Buttler, as he walks off unsmiling.

    He will be relieved it's over.

  11. Postpublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    A crushing victory for South Africa. Anyone thinking that England would have raised themselves today for Jos Buttler's last game, well they were wrong.

    England have been thrashed.

  12. SOUTH AFRICA WIN BY SEVEN WICKETSpublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March
    Breaking

    An absolute hammering.

    England end the Champions Trophy group stage without a win, as David Miller launches Liam Livingstone down the ground for six to seal victory with more than 20 overs to spare.

  13. Postpublished at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Since you asked, Mike.

    It is probably less than 1% - the tool doesn't do it to decimal points!

    WinViz has South Africa at 99% against EnglandImage source, BBC Sport/CricViz
  14. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply)

    What does WinViz say?

    Mike

  15. SA 175-3published at 29 overs

    David Miller is the new batter for South Africa. They only need five.

  16. Postpublished at 14:41 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Rashid hasn't had a bad tournament at all. He has always been up against some very flat wickets but he's never bowled badly.

    He knows what he is doing nowadays and how to vary his pace.

  17. Postpublished at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Rashid tempted Klaasen to hit a six and finish the game and he took the chance. The inevitable still remains, however.

  18. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 28.4 overs

    Klaasen c Mahmood b Rashid 64 (SA 174-3)

    Game on!

    Adil Rashid tempts Heinrich Klaasen into finishing the game in style, and he falls for the trap. Klaasen tries to smash a floaty delivery down the ground but just slices it straight to Saqib Mahmood at backward point.

    Six needed from 128 balls.

  19. Postpublished at 14:38 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    England are well short of where they needed to be today. It's time for them to go away, re-think and re-group.

    For the IPL players, there is more cricket to play but for others it will be time to reflect.

  20. SA 174-2published at 28 overs

    Need six runs to win

    Four more rotated off the rest of the over, and South Africa are one hit away.