Series #1767286575321
23/03/2026 - 04:57 PM
EN

England

169/620.0 Overs
VS
SO

South Africa

165/520.0 Overs

England won the match by 4 run

Man of the MatchWill Jacks

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

England Inning

169/620.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
J
James Vince (C)
b Aiden Markram (C)140025.0
J
Jos Buttler (WK)
c Aiden Markram (C) b Tabraiz Shamsi705148137.3
P
Phil Salt
b Donovan Ferreira11121191.7
J
Joe Root
c Marco Jansen b Keshav Maharaj14260253.8
M
Moeen Ali
b Kagiso Rabada8111072.7
W
Will Jacks
b Tabraiz Shamsi301105272.7
L
Liam LivingstoneStriker
not out150020.0
J
Jonny Bairstow
not out5310166.7
Extras29 (wd 26, nb 3, b 0, lb 0)
Total169/6 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
A
Aiden Markram (C)
4.003418.50
K
Keshav Maharaj
4.002115.25
T
Tabraiz Shamsi
4.0049212.25
K
Kagiso Rabada
2.011517.50
D
Donovan Ferreira
4.003218.00
M
Marco Jansen
2.001809.00
Fielding Highlights
Aiden Markram (C)
1 C
Marco Jansen
1 C

Partnerships

Joe Root & Jos Buttler (WK)
Joe Root 14 · Jos Buttler (WK) 30
44 (49b)
Will Jacks & Moeen Ali
Will Jacks 24 · Moeen Ali 1
25 (12b)
Moeen Ali & Jos Buttler (WK)
Moeen Ali 7 · Jos Buttler (WK) 10
17 (11b)
Liam Livingstone & Will Jacks
Liam Livingstone 0 · Will Jacks 6
6 (6b)
Jonny Bairstow & Liam Livingstone
Jonny Bairstow 5 · Liam Livingstone 1
6 (4b)
James Vince (C) & Jos Buttler (WK)
James Vince (C) 1 · Jos Buttler (WK) 1
2 (5b)
Phil Salt & Jos Buttler (WK)
Phil Salt 11 · Jos Buttler (WK) 29
40 (33b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Tabraiz Shamsi
1 Wkt12 Runs
6
W
0
4
1
1
Over 19Kagiso Rabada
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
0
Over 18Donovan Ferreira
13 Runs
1
0
6
0
6
0
Over 17Tabraiz Shamsi
1 Wkt19 Runs
4
Wd
W
0
Wd
Wd
0
6
6
Over 16Aiden Markram (C)
11 Runs
Wd
Wd
0
Wd
2
0
0
0
Wd
Wd
4
Over 15Keshav Maharaj
1 Wkt9 Runs
0
1
W
Wd
0
1
6
Over 14Donovan Ferreira
4 Runs
0
0
Wd
Wd
Wd
0
1
0
0
Over 13Marco Jansen
9 Runs
NB
1
0
4
1
NB
0
Wd
0
Over 12Aiden Markram (C)
9 Runs
6
Wd
0
0
0
1
1
Over 11Keshav Maharaj
2 Runs
NB
0
Wd
0
0
0
0
0
Over 10Marco Jansen
9 Runs
6
0
Wd
0
0
0
Wd
Wd
0
Over 9Donovan Ferreira
7 Runs
0
0
6
0
0
Wd
0
Over 8Tabraiz Shamsi
10 Runs
4
0
0
0
6
0
Over 7Donovan Ferreira
1 Wkt8 Runs
0
Wd
W
6
Wd
0
0
0
Over 6Keshav Maharaj
6 Runs
0
0
0
0
6
0
Over 5Kagiso Rabada
15 Runs
0
6
0
6
Wd
0
Wd
1
Over 4Aiden Markram (C)
11 Runs
0
6
Wd
4
0
0
0
Over 3Tabraiz Shamsi
8 Runs
0
0
1
6
0
Wd
0
Over 2Keshav Maharaj
4 Runs
0
4
0
0
0
0
Over 1Aiden Markram (C)
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
0
1
1
Wd
W
0

South Africa Inning

165/520.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
R
Reeza Hendricks
c Will Jacks b Liam Livingstone483744129.7
Q
Quinton de Kock (WK)
b Adil Rashid342723125.9
A
Aiden Markram (C)
run out Moeen Ali241622150.0
T
Tristan Stubbs
c Will Jacks b Will Jacks14163087.5
D
David MillerStriker
not out181630112.5
H
Heinrich Klaasen
run out Joe Root15811187.5
M
Marco Jansen
not out00000.0
Extras12 (wd 12, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total165/5 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
M
Moeen Ali
4.0041010.25
A
Adil Rashid
4.013017.50
J
Joe Root
4.003609.00
W
Will Jacks
4.002516.25
L
Liam Livingstone
4.003318.25
Fielding Highlights
Will Jacks
2 C
Moeen Ali
1 RO
Joe Root
1 RO

Partnerships

Aiden Markram (C) & Quinton de Kock (WK)
Aiden Markram (C) 10 · Quinton de Kock (WK) 0
10 (4b)
Tristan Stubbs & Aiden Markram (C)
Tristan Stubbs 14 · Aiden Markram (C) 12
26 (26b)
David Miller & Aiden Markram (C)
David Miller 3 · Aiden Markram (C) 2
5 (8b)
Reeza Hendricks & Quinton de Kock (WK)
Reeza Hendricks 48 · Quinton de Kock (WK) 34
82 (63b)
Heinrich Klaasen & David Miller
Heinrich Klaasen 15 · David Miller 15
30 (19b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Adil Rashid
1 Wkt18 Runs
Wd
0
Wd
Wd
Wd
0
Wd
Wd
4
Wd
Wd
4
1
W
Over 19Moeen Ali
13 Runs
4
1
4
2
2
0
Over 18Will Jacks
2 Runs
0
0
0
Wd
1
0
0
Over 17Joe Root
1 Wkt10 Runs
1
0
1
1
W
6
Over 16Will Jacks
1 Wkt6 Runs
4
1
W
0
0
1
Over 15Liam Livingstone
7 Runs
0
1
2
0
0
4
Over 14Joe Root
8 Runs
4
4
0
0
0
0
Over 13Liam Livingstone
6 Runs
0
0
0
6
0
0
Over 12Adil Rashid
1 Wkt0 Runs
W
0
0
0
0
0
Over 11Liam Livingstone
1 Wkt16 Runs
6
0
W
6
4
0
Over 10Moeen Ali
6 Runs
0
0
4
1
0
1
Over 9Liam Livingstone
4 Runs
0
1
1
1
0
Wd
0
Over 8Will Jacks
10 Runs
0
6
0
0
4
0
Over 7Joe Root
9 Runs
4
0
0
1
4
0
Over 6Will Jacks
7 Runs
0
1
0
0
6
0
Over 5Joe Root
9 Runs
1
0
0
2
6
0
Over 4Adil Rashid
10 Runs
6
1
0
Wd
0
0
2
Over 3Moeen Ali
12 Runs
4
0
0
0
Wd
1
6
Over 2Adil Rashid
2 Runs
1
0
0
1
0
0
Over 1Moeen Ali
10 Runs
0
0
0
4
6
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

England vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 • England won the match by 4 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 334 runs & 11 wickets
England Top Batter: Jos Buttler (WK) — 70 (51b, 4x4, 8x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Tabraiz Shamsi — 2/49 (4.0 ov)
South Africa Top Batter: Reeza Hendricks — 48 (37b, 4x4, 4x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Will Jacks — 1/25 (4.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Reeza Hendricks & Quinton de Kock (WK) — 82 runs (63b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Will Jacks (England) — 149.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, England took on South Africa on Mar 12, 2026, 01:57 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: England won the match by 4 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 334 runs and 11 wickets fall between England (169/6 in 20.0 overs) and South Africa (165/5 in 20.0 overs).

2. England Innings Breakdown (169/6)

Batting in the first innings, England finished on 169/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.45 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, England accumulated 47 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Jos Buttler (WK) spearheaded the batting effort with 70 runs off 51 balls (including 4 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 137.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Will Jacks, who contributed 30 runs off 11 deliveries, while Joe Root added 14 (26b). The bowling side conceded 29 extra runs (wides: 26, no-balls: 3, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Tabraiz Shamsi led the bowling figures with 2/49 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.25), assisted by Keshav Maharaj (1/21 in 4.0 overs).

3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (165/5)

Pursuing a target of 170 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 165/5 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.25 runs per over. Reeza Hendricks anchored the chase for South Africa with 48 runs from 37 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 129.7), alongside Quinton de Kock (WK) who chipped in with 34 off 27 balls. Defending the total, Will Jacks delivered a key spell of 1/25 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.25, while Adil Rashid finished with 1/30 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock (WK) (South Africa), who combined for 82 runs off 63 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Will Jacks 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—Will Jacks (England) topped the match rankings with 149.0 total points, followed closely by Aiden Markram (C) (139.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Will Jacks.