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Proteas choke, England win

Last Updated 27 May 2017, 18:57 IST
England beat South Africa by just two runs to win the second one-day international here on Saturday to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

South Africa, set 331 to win, finished on 328 for five, with Quinton de Kock making 98.

The world's top-ranked ODI side needed 20 off the last two overs when David Miller (71 not out) struck Jake Ball for a six and a four off successive deliveries.

Yet with a mere 10 now wanted off as many balls, South Africa -- often accused of 'choking' in pressure situations -- saw Miller and Chris Morris fail to score the runs they required as Ball and fast bowler Mark Wood both held their nerve.

Earlier, Ben Stokes made 101 and Jos Buttler a dashing 65 not out as England posted a total of 330 for six after losing the toss.

The series, a warm-up for the Champions Trophy tournament in England and Wales that starts next week, concludes at Lord's on Monday.

There had been some doubt over whether Stokes would play on Saturday after briefly leaving the field with left knee trouble during England's 72-run win at Headingley on Wednesday.

But the all-rounder showed no discomfort with the bat. His 79-ball innings, just his second century in 55 matches at this level, featured 11 fours and three sixes.

Stokes shared stands of 95 with skipper Eoin Morgan and 77 with Jos Buttler.

After Stokes fell, wicket-keeper/batsman Buttler kept up the attack with a typically dashing 65 not out as England piled on another big total.

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(Published 27 May 2017, 18:57 IST)

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