Another One Day International for England, another ‘Michelle‘ for an English bowler. Samit Patel took 5-41 as South Africa were 170 all out in lukewarm pursuit of England’s 296/7.
Kevin Pietersen might be tempted to get carried away with himself (after all, England have won every match since his permanent appointment as captain), but this South Africa side look about ready for the plane home, and aren’t really the side to set a benchmark against. Only Amla made any real impression for the tourists, with 46 runs from 66 balls.
Aside from Patel, England’s star performer was Flintoff, who made 78 not out at more than a run a ball, then took 2-33 from his 7 overs.
The next match is at Lords’ on Sunday, but the series is already England’s.
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