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South Africa choke in a low-scoring thriller against England

Anderson's reverse swing broke the back of SA's middle-order as wickets began to fall in a heap. The Africans tumbled from 124-3 to 127-7

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England's Stuart Broad (centre) celebrates a SA wicket in 2011

England's Stuart Broad (centre) celebrates a SA wicket in 2011

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SA choke in low-scoring thriller
South Africa should have been comfortable victors in this low-scoring league match against England at the 2011 World Cup. England had came into this match after a shock loss against Ireland.

Chasing England's 171 all out, the Proteas were cruising towards their third successive victory, at 124-3 in the 32nd over. With only 48 required off more than 18 overs and seven wickets in hand, the match looked done and dusted before England pacer James Anderson disturbed AB de Villiers's furniture. Anderson's reverse swing broke the back of SA's middle-order as wickets began to fall in a heap. The Africans tumbled from 124-3 to 127-7.

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