Eng vs SA 2010 T20WC S8 18th Match Result - England in Semi Finals beat South Africa by 39 runs

In an one sided match in Group E Super 8 round of 2010 T20 World Cup, England beat South Africa by 39 runs and enters in semis on Saturday, 8th May, 2010 at Barbados. Eng made 168/7 in 20 overs and SA 129 all out in 19 overs.

England after early lost of Lumb recovered by Keiswetter 41 and another half century by Kevin Pietersen 53 runs off 33 balls set a competitive total of 168 runs. South African then lost wickets at regular intervals as Sidebottom and Swann bowled brilliantly and took 3 wickets each and only Duminy put some resistance with 39 runs.

Match Summary:

England - 168/7 in 20 overs (Pietersen 53, Keiswetter 41, Botha 2-15)

South Africa - 129 all out in 19 overs (Duminy 39, Sidebottom 3-23, Swann 3-24)

Toss - England, who chose to bat.

Man of the Match - Kevin Pietersen (England)

Result - England won by 39 run.