England registered 118 Run victory over South Africa in the rain effected Second ODI and level the series with 1-1.
“Great for us to get that win. Delighted with the way we came out with the ball and those early wickets helped. With the bat, the guys just kept playing positively. That mindset helps get a good score. Can we do it better? Yes. I want the boys to back themselves. We are trying to find ways to put pressure back on the opposition and I want the guys to keep taking the positive option,” said Buttler in a post-match presentation.
“Liam and me were trying to rebuild and bat till the 20-over mark. Sam is confident to come in and take the bowling on, which is great to see. The guys are bowling brilliantly. Topley picked early wickets and so did David. We knew if we held the length, it would be tough for them. Also I just want us to continue on the path we are on. We have not fired with the bat so far, but we know how dangerous we can be when we do,” he added.
England were bowled out for the Fifth Consecutive time in the ODis and they put 201 on the board while Batting first against South Africa in 29 Overs Game.
Dwaine Pretorius was stand out bowler for South Africa as he registered his Best Figures in the ODI cricket. He picked 4 Wickets for just 36 Runs in 6 overs spell.
Liam Livingston was the highest run scorer of the innings with 38 and Sam Curran also scored 35 Runs.
By Chasing 202 in 29 Overs South Africa off to Horrible Start they are 4 for 6 as their Top for Batters gone for 5,0,0,0.
Quinton De Kock scored 5 and Janeman Malan, Raasie Van der Dussen and Aiden Markram gone for Duck
While Aiden Markram gone for a Diamond duck as Jos Buttler did a Brilliant Run out.
Reece Topley picked 2 Wickets and David Willey 1.
After that Henrich Klassen scored 33 and didn’t able to put a partnership as Spin Duo of England Strikes at regular intervals.
Moeen Ali picked 2 Wickets and Adil Rashid Picked 3 Wickets. South Africa bowled out on just 83 Runs.
Sam Curran wins Man of the Match for his 35 Runs innings and also a wicket.
