South Africa prevail in rain-hit T20I opener at Cardiff

Match Summary

South Africa won the rain-hit T20I opener at Cardiff by 14 runs courtesy of the DLS method.

South Africa's Innings

• Aiden Markram lit up the Cardiff sky with a 14-ball 28, hitting all his boundaries during his innings.
• Donovan Ferreira contributed 25* to the South African total.
• The South African bowlers defended a DLS-adjusted target of 69 from five overs with ease.

England's Innings

• Jos Buttler was the only shining light in England's innings, scoring 25 runs.
• Sam Curran smashed a six in the last over but it was not enough to take the game for England.
• England was bowled out for 54/5 in 5 overs.

Match Stats

• South Africa: 97/5 in 7.5 overs
• England: 54/5 in 5 overs
• Margin of victory: 14 runs (DLS Method)