In a thrilling match, South Africa emerged victorious over England, leaving Jos Buttler’s side with work to do in order to reach the semi-finals. Despite their strong start in the Super 8s with a win over West Indies, England’s loss to South Africa means qualification is not guaranteed.
The current state of play in Group 2 shows that England must face USA next in what is a crucial match for their chances of progressing. With fixtures against West Indies and South Africa still to come, England will need to secure victories to solidify their spot in the last four.
In order to reach the semi-finals, England must beat USA and hope for results to go their way in the remaining matches. Net run-rate could play a key role in determining which teams progress, so England will need a strong performance to boost their chances.
Net run-rate is calculated by comparing the average runs scored per over by a team in their innings with the opposition’s run-rate. This will be a crucial factor in determining the final standings in the group.
For fans looking to follow the action, the BBC has comprehensive coverage of the tournament with ball-by-ball commentary on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra. Live text updates and in-play video clips will also be available on the BBC Sport website and app, providing all the latest information on the Super 8s. Additionally, viewers in the UK can watch the tournament live on Sky Sports.