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England beaten by SA in rain-reduced opening T20

England beaten by SA in rain-reduced opening T20

Summary

England lost to South Africa by 14 runs in a cricket match played in Cardiff. The game was shortened to nine overs per team because of rain, and South Africa scored 97-5. England needed 69 runs from five overs but reached only 54-5.

Key Facts

  • The cricket match between England and South Africa was affected by rain.
  • Each team played only nine overs due to delays.
  • South Africa scored 97 runs with the loss of 5 wickets in 7.5 overs.
  • England's revised target was 69 runs in five overs.
  • England ended their innings at 54-5, losing by 14 runs.
  • South African players Corbin Bosch and Marco Jansen each took two wickets.
  • Jos Buttler from England scored 25 runs from 11 balls, hitting three sixes.
  • The players are set for the next match in the series at Old Trafford on Friday, with more rain expected.

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