S Africa 38/0 chasing 171
South Africa's Peterson celebrates taking the wicket of England's captain Strauss during their ICC Cricket World Cup group B match in Chennai. Photo: Reuters
South Africa scored 38 without any loss after ten overs replying to England’s 172 runs in Group B match of ICC Cricket World Cup at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai Sunday.
Earlier, a quadruple success by South African spinner Imran Tahir preceded by Robin Peterson's early removal of the openers restricted England to 171 runs in 45.4 overs.
England’s batsman IJL Trott and RS Bopara knocked brilliant half centuries.
Imran Tahir captured four wickets while RJ Peterson grabbed three and M Morkel took two and Dale Steyn took one wicket.
Earlier, England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss and elected to bat first.
Placed fourth in the group after a shock defeat to Ireland Wednesday, England's collective morale and confidence are probably at their lowest despite assertions to the contrary from some players.
South Africa, on their part, have enjoyed a comfortable start to their campaign with an easy win against the West Indies and followed it up with a crushing defeat of the Netherlands.
England team: AJ Strauss, KP Pietersen, IJL Trott, IR Bell, RS Bopara, MJ Prior, MH Yardy, TT Bresnan, GP Swann, SCJ Broad and JM Anderson.
South Africa team: GC Smith, HM Amla, JH Kallis, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, F du Plessis, MN van Wyk, RJ Peterson, M Morkel, DW Steyn and Imran Tahir.
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