ICC Champions Trophy 2013 - 1st Semi Final
(England vs South Africa at London)
Dominant England cruise into final
| South Africa | vs | England |
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| 175/10 (38.4) | 179/3 (37.3) | |
| England won by 7 wickets | ||
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| Photo © BCCI |
England and South Africa had not met in a major ICC semi-final since the World Cup in Sydney in 1992, a match which AB de Villiers admitted before the start of play ended with him "crying myself to sleep." Grown man now or not, after the mess South Africa made of this tie, he could be forgiven for repeating the experience.
De Villiers is no longer an innocent child, he is captain of a South Africa one-day side which throughout his lifetime has repeatedly flattered to deceive in ICC tournaments. So it proved once more. England rampaged through the top order as eight wickets fell for 80. It was a muggy morning at Kennington Oval, England won a favourable toss, and for once the white Kookaburra swung, but South Africa contributed immensely to their downfall.
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| Photo © BCCI |
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