England Beats South Africa by 40 Runs to Reach T20 World Cup Final
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 2
England Beats South Africa by 40 Runs to Reach T20 World Cup Final
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 2
Summary
England recovered from 23-3 to post 169-5, then held South Africa to 129-8 at The Oval to set up Sunday's final against Australia.
Nat Sciver-Brunt, back from a calf injury that had sidelined her for three matches, made 75 off 47 and shared a 133-run stand with Heather Knight, who scored 58.
England's fielding and bowling then closed the game out: Sophie Ecclestone took two sharp catches, Danni Wyatt-Hodge ran out Sinalo Jafta, and Lauren Bell and Charlie Dean claimed two wickets each.
The win sends unbeaten England into a first World Cup final since 2022 with a chance to claim their first global title since 2017.