South Africa vs England — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • South Africa won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, South Africa took on England on Jun 24, 2026, 08:00 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: South Africa won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 685 runs and 7 wickets fall between England (340/3 in 50.0 overs) and South Africa (345/4 in 50.0 overs).
2. England Innings Breakdown (340/3)
Batting in the first innings, England finished on 340/3 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, England accumulated 34 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Livingstone spearheaded the batting effort with 107 runs off 125 balls (including 7 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 85.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Joe Root, who contributed 79 runs off 75 deliveries, while Ben Stock added 74 (35b). The bowling side conceded 14 extra runs (wides: 14, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Ottenil led the bowling figures with 2/71 in 10.0 overs (economy 7.10), assisted by Tabriz (1/63 in 10.0 overs).
3. South Africa Chase & Second Innings Summary (345/4)
Pursuing a target of 341 runs for victory, South Africa recorded 345/4 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.90 runs per over. David Miller anchored the chase for South Africa with 133 runs from 91 balls (17 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 146.2), alongside Stubbs who chipped in with 94 off 106 balls. Defending the total, Mahmood delivered a key spell of 1/58 across 9.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.44, while Mark Wood finished with 1/59 (9.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by David Miller and Stubbs (South Africa), who combined for 115 runs off 94 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Stubbs 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—Ben Stock (England) topped the match rankings with 263.0 total points, followed closely by David Miller (181.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to David Miller.