South Africa booked their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy with an impressive 7-wicket win over England in the tournament’s 11th match. Chasing a modest target of 180 runs set by England, South Africa reached the goal comfortably in just 30 overs, losing only 3 wickets along the way.
England struggled with the bat after choosing to bat first. They were bowled out for just 179 runs, with Joe Root scoring 37 and Jofra Archer adding 25 valuable runs to the total. South Africa’s bowlers shined, with Marco Janssen and Pieter Milder each taking 3 wickets, while Keshav Maharaj claimed 2 wickets. Their disciplined bowling kept England’s batting lineup under pressure throughout the innings.
When it was South Africa’s turn to bat, Rassie van der Dussen played a match-winning innings, remaining not out on 72 runs. Heinrich Klaasen also made a strong contribution, scoring 64 runs. Their partnership helped South Africa cruise to victory with plenty of overs to spare.
With this win, South Africa climbed to the top of Group B, securing a spot in the semi-finals. The other teams that have qualified for the semi-finals are India, New Zealand, and Australia. The final rankings and semi-final matchups will be determined after the India vs. New Zealand match tomorrow.
Fans are eagerly waiting to see which teams will face off in the semi-finals, as the competition heats up and the Champions Trophy moves into its final stages. South Africa’s strong performance has certainly made them a team to watch in the upcoming matches.
