South Africa defeated England by a margin of 1 run in the first T20I of the three-match series played at Buffalo Park in East London on Wednesday (Feb 12). Lungi Ngidi played a crucial role in this victory as he defended 7 runs off the final over to hand this morale-boosting victory to South Africa.
After being sent in to bat first, South Africa scored 177 for 8 in 20 overs courtesy 105 runs from the top three batsmen - Quinton de Kock (31 off 15), Temba Bavuma (43 off 27) and Rassie van der Dussen (31 off 26)! In reply, England scored 176 for 9 losing the game by just a run! Jason Roy (70 off 38) and Eoin Morgan (52 off 34) played crucial role with the bat among England batsmen.
Lungi Ngidi has been adjudged as the 'Player of the Match' for defending seven runs off the final over. Overall, he finished with the bowling figures of 3 for 30 in his 4 overs. With this victory, South Africa are leading the series by 1-0. The second T20I of this series is scheduled to be played at the Kingsmead in Durban on Friday (Feb 14).
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After being sent in to bat first, South Africa scored 177 for 8 in 20 overs courtesy 105 runs from the top three batsmen - Quinton de Kock (31 off 15), Temba Bavuma (43 off 27) and Rassie van der Dussen (31 off 26)! In reply, England scored 176 for 9 losing the game by just a run! Jason Roy (70 off 38) and Eoin Morgan (52 off 34) played crucial role with the bat among England batsmen.
Lungi Ngidi has been adjudged as the 'Player of the Match' for defending seven runs off the final over. Overall, he finished with the bowling figures of 3 for 30 in his 4 overs. With this victory, South Africa are leading the series by 1-0. The second T20I of this series is scheduled to be played at the Kingsmead in Durban on Friday (Feb 14).
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