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South Africa 97-5; England 54-5; South Africa win by 14 runs (DLS)
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Game reduced to nine-over contest, then cut to five-over chase
It was mildly absurd in one sense, a day of rain showers in Cardiff turning the first T20 international between England and South Africa into a shortened thrash that did not get under way until 8.50pm.
The hardy spectators who stuck around were at least rewarded for their patience with something resembling a match; a bit of fun, chiefly, after which the touring side now goes into the second outing at Old Trafford on Friday with a 1-0 lead in this three-match end-of-summer series.
Written by Ali Martin at Sophia Gardens
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/sep/10/england-t20-cricket-south-africa-match-report under the title “England lose shortened T20 ‘shambles’ against South Africa in rain-affected opener”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
