Series #1770832108224
17/03/2026 - 07:20 PM
EN

England

106/35.0 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa

52/55.0 Overs

England won the match by 54 run

Man of the MatchT Hartley

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

England Inning

106/35.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
P
Phil Salt
c Ryan Rickelton b Tabraiz Shamsi 36962400.0
J
J Buttler
not out391471278.6
J
J Bairstow
c Ryan Rickelton b Tabraiz Shamsi 01000.0
H
H Brook
b Tabraiz Shamsi 2200100.0
L
L LivingstoneStriker
not out24812300.0
Extras5 (wd 1, nb 4, b 0, lb 0)
Total106/3 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
K
Kagiso Rabada
1.0026026.00
A
Anrich Nartje
1.0018018.00
T
Tabraiz Shamsi
1.0012312.00
M
Marco Jansen
1.0030030.00
K
Keshav Maharaj
1.0020020.00
Fielding Highlights
Ryan Rickelton
2 C

Partnerships

J Bairstow & J Buttler
J Bairstow 0 · J Buttler 0
0 (1b)
J Buttler & L Livingstone
J Buttler 21 · L Livingstone 12
33 (12b)
Phil Salt & J Buttler
Phil Salt 36 · J Buttler 18
54 (15b)
H Brook & J Buttler
H Brook 2 · J Buttler 0
2 (2b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5Keshav Maharaj
20 Runs
0
4
4
6
2
4
Over 4Marco Jansen
30 Runs
0
1
NB
NB
NB
Wd
2
NB
6
2
2
Over 3Tabraiz Shamsi
3 Wkt12 Runs
4
6
W
W
2
W
Over 2Anrich Nartje
18 Runs
4
4
4
0
4
2
Over 1Kagiso Rabada
26 Runs
6
4
4
4
4
4

South Africa Inning

52/55.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
Ryan Rickelton
lbw Jofra Archer9501180.0
Q
Q DE Kock
c L Livingstone b T Hartley15911166.7
R
R Van Der Dusen
c null b M Ali191002190.0
A
A Markram
c J Bairstow b T Hartley2200100.0
H
H Klaasen Striker
not out5210250.0
D
Devid Miller
c T Hartley b M Ali01000.0
T
Tabraiz Shamsi
not out2100200.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total52/5 (5.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
S Curren
1.0016016.00
J
Jofra Archer
1.0013113.00
T
T Hartley
1.00424.00
A
A Rashid
1.0013013.00
M
M Ali
1.00626.00
Fielding Highlights
L Livingstone
1 C
J Bairstow
1 C
T Hartley
1 C

Partnerships

Ryan Rickelton & Q DE Kock
Ryan Rickelton 9 · Q DE Kock 14
23 (11b)
R Van Der Dusen & Q DE Kock
R Van Der Dusen 7 · Q DE Kock 1
8 (5b)
Tabraiz Shamsi & H Klaasen
Tabraiz Shamsi 2 · H Klaasen 0
2 (1b)
R Van Der Dusen & H Klaasen
R Van Der Dusen 12 · H Klaasen 5
17 (10b)
Devid Miller & H Klaasen
Devid Miller 0 · H Klaasen 0
0 (1b)
A Markram & R Van Der Dusen
A Markram 2 · R Van Der Dusen 0
2 (2b)
Match Timeline5 Overs
Over 5M Ali
2 Wkt6 Runs
2
0
2
W
W
2
Over 4A Rashid
13 Runs
1
4
1
0
6
1
Over 3T Hartley
2 Wkt4 Runs
0
1
1
W
2
W
Over 2Jofra Archer
1 Wkt13 Runs
4
0
2
1
W
6
Over 1S Curren
16 Runs
6
0
2
1
6
1
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

England vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

WORLD CUP • England won the match by 54 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 158 runs & 8 wickets
England Top Batter: J Buttler — 39 (14b, 7x4, 1x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Tabraiz Shamsi — 3/12 (1.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: R Van Der Dusen — 19 (10b, 0x4, 2x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: T Hartley — 2/4 (1.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Phil Salt & J Buttler — 54 runs (15b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa) — 75.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, England took on South Africa on Feb 13, 2026, 07:15 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: England won the match by 54 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 158 runs and 8 wickets fall between England (106/3 in 5.0 overs) and South Africa (52/5 in 5.0 overs).

2. England Innings Breakdown (106/3)

Batting in the first innings, England finished on 106/3 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 21.20 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, England accumulated 106 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. J Buttler spearheaded the batting effort with 39 runs off 14 balls (including 7 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 278.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Phil Salt , who contributed 36 runs off 9 deliveries, while L Livingstone added 24 (8b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 4, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Tabraiz Shamsi led the bowling figures with 3/12 in 1.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Anrich Nartje (0/18 in 1.0 overs).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (52/5)

Pursuing a target of 107 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 52/5 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.40 runs per over. R Van Der Dusen anchored the chase for South Africa with 19 runs from 10 balls (0 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 190.0), alongside Q DE Kock who chipped in with 15 off 9 balls. Defending the total, T Hartley delivered a key spell of 2/4 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while M Ali finished with 2/6 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Phil Salt and J Buttler (England ), who combined for 54 runs off 15 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Ryan Rickelton making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Tabraiz Shamsi (South Africa) topped the match rankings with 75.0 total points, followed closely by J Buttler (67.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to T Hartley.