ICC Champions Trophy: England thrash South Africa by 7 wickets, seal final berth

England made short work of South Africa as they scripted a win by 7 wickets to earn their spot in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013.

Jun 19, 2013 21:45 pm IST
- Published On Jun 19, 2013 21:45 pm IST
- Last Updated On May 16, 2014 13:45 pm IST

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England made short work of South Africa as they scripted a win by 7 wickets to earn their spot in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2013. (All Images AP and AFP)
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James Anderson got England an early wicket when he removed Colin Ingram for a duck.
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The England bowlers were well on top as South African batsmen had no answer to their questions.
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England's seamers tore into South Africa's top and middle order and they never really recovered.
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Robin Peterson played a good hand of 30.
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Faf du Plessis gave good support with 26.
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David Miller's unbeaten 56 was the rock of the innings as he recovered South Africa from 80/8.
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Rory Kleinveldt hit 43 as they added 95 for the 9th wicket.
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James Tredwell led the English attack with 3/19 as South Africa folded for 175.
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Alastair Cook fell early as South Africa looked to make a match of it.
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Jonathan Trott led the way with 82 not out.
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Joe Root supported Trott with 48 as England cruised home with 7 wickets in hand as South Africa fell short of a final yet again.