South Africa (GenevaLunch) – The English batsmen put on a rare display as they beat South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy. Andrew Strauss won the toss and decided to bat but lost the opening batsmen quickly. Owais Shah (98) and Paul Collingwood (82) then gradually took control and Eoin Morgan added 67 in just 34 balls. England reached an impressive 323 for 8: the second highest score in the tournament’s history.

South Africa hit back with a magnificent 141 but nobody could stay with him as James Anderson and Stuart Broad each took three wickets. England won by 22 runs as the hosts were all out  for 301.

In other games an injured Jesse Ryder powered New Zealand past the much fancied Sri Lankan team while India lost by 54 runs to rival Pakistan.

Details: ICC

Posted by :: Nicholas Bates on 28 September 2009 at 7:27 | permalink
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News story, GenevaLunch, 28 September 2009.

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