Both co-hosts, the West Indies and United States, now have been eliminated. England, which also beat West Indies, finished the Super Eights with two big wins and a healthy net run-rate of 1.992. South Africa edges West Indies to qualifyAt North Sound, Antigua, tall fast bowler Marco Jansen became a hero with the bat as South Africa clinched its place in the semifinals with a thrilling three wicket win over the West Indies in a rain-affected match. South Africa also lost two wickets early: Reeza Hendricks and Quinton de Kock were out in the second over of their innings before the rain. “Credit has to be given to the boys, I think we fought to the end,” West Indies captain Rovan Powell said.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 24, 2024 06:28 UTC