England batters couldn’t match the big-hitting prowess of South African opener Quinton de Kock in the Powerplay and his innings was the “difference” between the two teams, said skipper Jos Buttler after a narrow seven-run loss in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match here.

De Kock slammed a 38-ball 65-run knock studded with four sixes and as many fours to help South Africa post 163 for six. In reply, England could manage just 156 for six.