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. Teams facing unusual Dubai travel plans for semispublished at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    In terms of next week's semi-finals, South Africa and Australia won't know who they are going to play until the conclusion of India v New Zealand tomorrow.

    They have both also qualified but that game will decide who finishes first and second in their group.

    That means travel chaos for the teams' preparation, because India are playing all of their games in Dubai.

    It raises the prospect of Australia taking the three-hour flight from Lahore to Dubai on Saturday, only to have to fly back on Monday if they do not meet India.

    Similarly, South Africa will fly to Dubai in the early hours of Sunday and could return to Pakistan 24 hours later if they do not have to face India.

  2. Postpublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Watch the rest at your own peril.

  3. Postpublished at 12:12 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    A promising stand of 62 between Joe Root and Harry Brook followed but they fell in successive overs to leave England on the back foot once again.

    South Africa didn't take a step back from there.

  4. Postpublished at 12:07 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    England were never in the game, and there was very little fight from anybody to get themselves back into it, either.

    Marco Jansen stole three top-order wickets thanks to horrible shots from Phil Salt, Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett.

  5. Postpublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    That also confirms that South Africa are definitely through to the semi-finals now, even if they lose this match, because Afghanistan can no longer overtake them on net run-rate.

    A win would see them top the group, though. They are in a great position.

  6. Postpublished at 12:00 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    There's no pressure on South Africa now. England are trying but they are mentally shattered by the two narrow previous defeats.

    There was never a moment in this match so far when you felt like England were at the races.

  7. Postpublished at 11:58 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC Chief Cricket Commentator

    Bat under the arm and Rashid marches off to end a pretty horrendous England performance.

    It feels flat as a pancake.

  8. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 38.2 overs

    Rashid c Klaasen b Mulder 2 (Eng 179)

    Well, at least that puts us out of our misery.

    Adil Rashid edges behind to give Wiaan Mulder his third wicket and England are all out for 179.

  9. Eng 179-9published at 38 overs

    Saqib Mahmood clips nicely off his pads for a couple as England creep closer to 200.

    Small wins...

  10. Postpublished at 11:54 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Ben Jones
    CricViz analyst

    If (when) England are bowled out in this innings, it will be the 21st time it's happened under Buttler's captaincy, 48% of the matches he's captained. Under Eoin Morgan, the figure was 26%.

  11. Postpublished at 11:53 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    It's been a walk in the park for South Africa. It's almost felt like a practice ahead of the serious games to come.

  12. Eng 175-9published at 37 overs

    Just a single from Wiaan Mulder's over as England's last pair just goes through the motions.

    South Africa have been excellent but haven't really had to work for any of their wickets.

  13. Postpublished at 11:49 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    The dismissal of Jos Buttler has taken another 5% off England's chances of victory.

    Always bringing the good news.

    WinViz has it 86-14 in South Africa's favour against EnglandImage source, BBC Sport/CricViz
  14. Postpublished at 11:49 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    It has been such a cruise for South Africa. They have been excellent in the field and taken some superb catches.

  15. Eng 174-9published at 36 overs

    England's final hopes of posting something defendable lie with Saqib Mahmood and Adil Rashid.

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

    Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Jos ButtlerImage source, Getty Images

    Jos Buttler tried to do the right thing in his final game as captain. He was rather sedate and he didn't look liberated today. The situation was hopeless when he came in today though.

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

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

    It was neither one thing or the other. It is a tame dismissal.

  18. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 35.3 overs

    Buttler c Maharaj b Ngidi 21 (Eng 173-9)

    We said it might be all or nothing - unfortunately it is the latter.

    Jos Buttler falls softly, driving Lungi Ngidi straight to mid-off for 21 from 43 balls.

    England have fallen apart.

  19. Postpublished at 11:44 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    WinViz only sees one winner from here...

    WinViz has it 81-19 in South Africa's favour against EnglandImage source, BBC Sport/CricViz
  20. Postpublished at 11:43 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

    Vic Marks
    Former England spinner on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Jos ButtlerImage source, Getty Images

    With 15 overs to go it has to be them or me for Jos Buttler.