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

Live Reporting

Ffion Wynne

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    His name's not being bandied about, but if you look at age, experience and form, Ben Duckett seems the natural choice as next white-ball captain. He's in both T20I and ODI teams now, can handle both spin and pace, and was a rare bright spark on the recent India tour (most ODI runs for England, second highest T20I runs for England at a high strike rate of 167) as well as here in Pakistan. Thoughts?

    James (who should be packing) in Marrakech

  2. SA 29-1

    Target 180

    Ben Duckett is an animated figure in the field. After conceding a boundary at the start of the over, Jofra Archer beats the edge of Rassie van der Dussen's bat and Duckett theatrically throws both arms in the air.

    And the over finishes with a black cat on the field.

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

    Very good hand-eye co-ordination from Rickelton. He allowed the ball to come to him and it was a sort of stand and deliver shot.

  4. SA 24-1

    Target 180

    This time it's Ryan Rickelton who pounces on a short ball. Saqib Mahmood sees one swatted through the covers for four.

    Eight from the over. South Africa are ticking along nicely.

  5. Ben Jones
    CricViz analyst

    Tristan Stubbs is bowled by Jofra ArcherGetty Images

    Tristan Stubbs a fish out of water there - that's the first time he's ever opened the batting in professional cricket, in any format. Not his natural home.

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

    Van der Dussen has found the gap. That was very similar to the boundaries Archer was conceding against Afghanistan.

    He just used the pace to help it race away.

  7. SA 16-1

    Target 180

    On the whole, a positive over from Jofra Archer, bringing the wicket of Tristan Stubbs.He's pushing the speed gun consistently into the high-80s.

    However, the final delivery is a bit loose and Rassie van der Dussen makes no mistake, punching the short ball for four.

  8. Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

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    Not really any celebration from Jofra Archer but Stubbs has not lasted long.

    He got a good bounce on it. Stubbs was trying to play defensively and it went straight back onto the stumps. The idea to bring Stubbs in first has not worked for South Africa.

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    Stubbs b Archer 0 (SA 11-1)

    Tristan Stubbs plays onto his stumps to depart for a duck. It's a back of the length delivery and Stubbs get his timing all wrong.

    The wicket brings a smile from Jofra Archer but England's celebrations are understandably muted.

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

    Teams have lost chasing totals such as 180 before. But this game certainly doesn't have that feel about it.

  11. SA 11-0

    Target 180

    Ryan Rickelton takes six runs off the first deliveries before seeing out the rest of the over with dots.

    Saqib Mahmood has found some movement in the pitch, however.

  12. Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That's a lovely shot from Rickelton. It wasn't quite a half-volley but he hits it straight over the bowler's head.

    A remarkable shot.

  13. SA 11-0

    Ryan Rickelton gets South Africa's first boundary. A nonchalant chip over Saqib Mahmood's head for four.

  14. Saqib Mahmood, in the side in place of the injured Mark Wood, to open the bowling from the opposite end.

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    Are we going to see an overhaul of this team? I can't see how Salt, Smith, Livingstone, Overton, Wood, and Archer can keep their places.

    Alex in Cheltenham

    Salt, Smith, Livingstone should all hang their heads in shame at letting Buttler down on his last parade. Really poor. The way things are though, I bet they get picked for next game.

    Owen in Kingswood

  16. Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Jofra Archer is certainly testing out Phil Salt. The umpire has had to spread his arms a lot this over as all five runs have come from wides. That says a lot really for England.

  17. SA 5-0

    Target 180

    An untidy start from Jofra Archer. Umpire Rod Tucker gets an arm workout in, signalling wide after wide after wide. A 10-ball over.

    There's also an lbw shout against Ryan Rickelton but England opt against the review. It was missing the stumps.

  18. Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    England are not looking as though they are buzzing out there. They probably know the inevitable is around the corner but they have got to try and get some wickets.

  19. SA 2-0

    Thanks Ffion.

    England will want a big powerplay from Jofra Archer if they're to pull off a surprise win.

    He starts with a couple of wides.

  20. The teams make their way out to the middle as England have one last attempt to help Jos Buttler say farewell to the captaincy with some pride.

    South Africa's target is only 180, which should be comfortable for them even without Aiden Markram through a hamstring injury.

    Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton are opening, and Jofra Archer has the ball in hand for England. Here's Elizabeth Botcherby to take you through the beginning of the chase.