England vs South Africa — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WORLD CUP • England won the match by 54 run
Key Match Highlights
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.