{"id":5270,"date":"2023-01-30T11:24:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T11:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/england-in-south-africa-touring-bowlers-struggle-as-temba-bavuma-hits-ton-as-hosts-win-odi-series\/"},"modified":"2023-01-30T11:24:52","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T11:24:52","slug":"england-in-south-africa-touring-bowlers-struggle-as-temba-bavuma-hits-ton-as-hosts-win-odi-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/england-in-south-africa-touring-bowlers-struggle-as-temba-bavuma-hits-ton-as-hosts-win-odi-series\/","title":{"rendered":"England in South Africa: Touring bowlers struggle as Temba Bavuma hits ton as hosts win ODI series"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Temba Bavuma hit his third ODI century for South Africa in their victory at the Mangaung Oval<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Second one-day international, Bloemfontein:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
England 342-7 (50 overs): <\/strong>Buttler 94*, Brook 80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South Africa 347-5 (49.1 overs): <\/strong>Bavuma 109, Miller 58*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South Africa won by five wickets<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scorecard.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

England’s bowlers failed to defend 342 as Temba Bavuma’s century helped South Africa to victory in the second one-day international to clinch the series 2-0 with one to play.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 94 off 82 balls had been the backbone of England’s total, while Harry Brook made an impressive 80.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

But England’s attack struggled to make inroads at key moments as South Africa skipper Bavuma’s 109 off 102 balls laid the foundation for the chase.<\/span><\/p>\n

David Miller’s unbeaten 58 got the hosts over the line with five balls and five wickets to spare as they completed their third-highest ODI chase.<\/span><\/p>\n

It could prove to be a crucial victory in the Proteas’ bid to secure automatic qualification for the World Cup later this year via the <\/span>ICC Super League.<\/span>external-link<\/title><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Asked to bat first, England recovered from a spell of hostile bowling, which left them 33-2, thanks to crucial knocks by Brook and Buttler.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moeen Ali played a useful hand with a 45-ball 51 as he shared a 106-run stand with Buttler for the fifth wicket before South Africa’s bowlers rallied.<\/span><\/p>\n

England were pegged back at the business end of the innings, although Buttler and Sam Curran (28) provided an explosive finish, striking 30 off the last two overs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bavuma played with freedom en route to his 90-ball century but, having struggled with cramp in the latter part of his innings, was bowled by Curran.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rassie van der Dussen (38) and Aiden Markram (49) played useful supporting roles, backed up by a composed knock by Miller off 37 balls as he sealed victory with a thumping six off the first ball of the final over.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bowlers struggle as England suffer fifth straight ODI loss<\/h3>\n

Alarm bells are not quite ringing for England’s limited-overs coach and captain just yet, especially in light of the fact a number of key personnel are not involved in this series.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, there is no sugar-coating the fact five consecutive ODI defeats makes for slightly uncomfortable reading as Matthew Mott and Buttler attempt to mastermind a defence of a <\/span>World Cup won<\/span><\/a> so dramatically on home turf in 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

England’s bowlers, in particular, struggled with Chris Woakes (0-60) and Reece Topley (0-74) and Moeen Ali (0-32) all expensive as Buttler was forced to shuffle his pack frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n

Olly Stone (2-48) was comfortably the most economical as his pace threatened, while Adil Rashid (2-72) bowled well in patches.<\/span><\/p>\n

That should take nothing away from South Africa’s performance as they <\/span>backed up their 27-run win on the same ground in the first ODI<\/span><\/a> with a gritty display with the ball, and composed batting spearheaded by Bavuma’s positive intent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their victory boosted their own hopes of guaranteeing a place at the World Cup in India later this year and they will look to secure a clean sweep in the final ODI at the The Oval in Kimberley on Wednesday, before two more ODIs against the Netherlands later in the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Multi-format Brook measures up<\/h3>\n

One bright spot for England was the performance of Brook.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a wealth of options in England’s batting department and with eight months until the World Cup in India every ODI between now and then is an audition of sorts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Brook’s burgeoning multi-format talent has already made an impression in T20I and Test cricket, but a three-ball duck in the first ODI was an inauspicious start to the 50-over game.<\/span><\/p>\n

Foisted into the midst of a tense opening spell by Lungi Ngidi and Wayne Parnell in the seventh over, he might have wilted here, but Brook’s stoicism and technique helped him guide England to a competitive total.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The manner in which he then deftly used the depth of the crease against the left-arm spin of Keshav Maharaj, launching him for two sixes, was especially impressive having carefully picked his moments to be aggressive.<\/span><\/p>\n

Equally he rose to the challenge posed by South Africa’s pace attack, scoring all around the wicket and knowing when to play full-blooded hooks and when to control them. <\/span><\/p>\n

A maiden ODI century was there for the taking only for Brook’s exuberance, and a touch of over-confidence perhaps, to get the better of him against Markram’s part-time off-breaks. <\/span><\/p>\n

He will be kicking himself not to have reached the milestone and also ensured his contribution was one which defined the match in the tourists’ favour.<\/span><\/p>\n

‘Chasing 340 will give us a lot of confidence’ – reaction<\/h3>\n

England captain Jos Buttler: <\/strong>“South Africa bowled really well early on, so to come back and post 340 was a fantastic effort from the guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

“It was a terrific game and a great chase.”<\/span><\/p>\n

South Africa captain and player of the match Temba Bavuma: <\/strong>“It is very special. Playing against England is always a tough ask. Your disciplines are always being tested and it is a good opportunity for us to test our way of playing. Chasing 340 like that will give us a lot of confidence. It was a good day and a good outing for us.”<\/span><\/p>\n

On his innings of 109:<\/strong> “It was very enjoyable. These wickets are actually quite nice and suit the way we want to play. I’ve reminded myself how to get to a hundred too and I hope I can build on it.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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