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England knocked out as South Africa progress
Mar 29, 201411:16 PM
England were knocked out of the World Twenty20 in the group stage as an AB De Villiers-inspired South Africa booked their place in the semi-finals.
De Villiers, standing in as captain for the banned Faf du Plessis, blazed 69 off 28 balls as the Proteas scored 55 in the last three overs to reach 196-5.
Alex Hales (38) gave England a good start, but three quick wickets for Wayne Parnell turned the tide.
Spinner Imran Tahir then took 2-27 as England fell three runs short on 193-7.
England’s final match against the Netherlands on Monday is now academic, while Sri Lanka and New Zealand will play off for the second qualifying spot from Group One. (BBC)
