South Africa pip England in ODI thriller to secure dramatic series win

South Africa wrapped up a one-day international series victory over England with a match to spare after holding on to claim a dramatic five-run win in the second ODI at Lord’s.

The tourists recovered from 93-3 to post 330-8 from their 50 overs after losing the toss, with Matthew Breetzke top-scoring with 85 and putting on a 147-run fourth-wicket stand with Tristan Stubbs (58).

Dewald Brevis (42) and Corbin Bosch (32 not out) made late cameos, after Aiden Markram (49) and Ryan Rickelton (35) put on a 73-run opening stand, while Jofra Archer (4-62) and Adil Rashid (2-33) were the pick of a limited England attack lacking a fifth full-time bowling option.

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Hopes of the biggest successful run chase in an ODI at Lord's were halted when Joe Root (61) and Jacob Bethell (58) fell in successive overs, leaving England 147-4, while Jos Buttler (61) pushed England closer to their victory target until being bowled by Lungi Ngidi (1-72).

Nandre Burger (3-63) claimed Will Jacks (39) as part of a two-wicket over but a stunning boundary burst from Archer took the contest to the final ball, where a single saw England fall short on 325-9 and gave South Africa an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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England v South Africa fixtures

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• First ODI (Headingley): South Africa won by seven wickets
• Second ODI (Lord's): South Africa win by five runs
• Third ODI: Sunday September 7 (11am) - Utilita Bowl
• First T20: Wednesday September 10 (6.30pm) - Sophia Gardens Cardiff
• Second T20: Friday September 12 (6.30pm) - Emirates Old Trafford
• Third T20: Sunday September 14 (2.30pm) - Trent Bridge

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