In a low scoring thriller England beat South Africa by just 6 runs in the 21st match of 2011 Cricket World Cup, in Group B in the 1st game of Sunday, 6th March, 2011 at Chennai.
England restricted to 171 runs in 45.5 overs thanks to Petersen and Imran Tahir took 3 & 4 wickets respectively as only Trott 52 runs and Bopara 60 runs put some fight. South Africa got a good start by Smith and Amla 42 but wickets at regular intervals built the tension and England were favorite when SAF 7 down at 127 runs but Steyn and van Wyk put 32 runs to come back in the match, and then Stuart Broad took 2 wickets in an over to clinch a thrilling win, finished 4-15.
Match Summary:
England - 171 all out in 45.5 overs (Trott 52, Bopara 60, Imran 4-38, Petersen 3-22)
South Africa - 165 all out in 47.4 overs (Amla 42, Broad 4-15, Anderson 2-16)
Toss - England won the toss and elected to bat first.
Man of the Match - Ravi Bopara (England)
Result - England won by 6 runs
Points - England 2, South Africa 0
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