The Proteas won the 1st ODI against England by 27 runs and claimed 10 very important super league points to keep themselves ahead in the race for the last direct qualification spot.
The Proteas won the toss and chose to bat first posting a competitive 298 with Van der Dussen scoring 111 off 117 and Miller 53 off 56 were the two best batsmen. Sam Curran 3-35 and Olly Stone 1-37 were the best bowlers for England.
In reply, England got off to a flying start as the openers put up a 146 partnership before Malan fell for 59 0ff 55 and that was the start of a tremendous comeback by the Proteas bowlers. Nortje 4-62, Magala 3-46 and Rabada 2-46 picked up wickets regularly in the middle period to trigger a collapse by England and win the match for the Proteas.
Roy was excellent with his 113 off 91 but it was not enough in the end as no other England batsman could get going and get the job finished after the wicket of Roy fell.
This win moves SA closer to a direct qualification spot in the world cup.
Writer: Ebrahim Yusuf Omar
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