How South Africa confirm semi-final place at Champions Trophy
South Africa players/ File photo
LAHORE: (Web Desk) South Africa have joined Australia, India and New Zealand in the semi-finals with the final fixture line-up to be confirmed when the latter two meet in Dubai on Sunday.

On Saturday, South Africa bowled England out for 179 in their Champions Trophy Group B clash in Karachi to secure their place in the semi-finals whatever the final result at the National Stadium.

They cannot fall below third-place Afghanistan on net run-rate in the pool. South Africa will hope to top the group as they chase 180 for victory.

England’s woeful tournament continued as they never got going on what looks a good wicket for batters with Joe Root top-scoring with 37 and Jos Buttler managing 21 in his final innings before he relinquishes the captaincy of the side.

South Africa were a mixed bag with the ball and not at their best, but Wiaan Mulder’s 3-25 and Marco Jansen’s 3-39 ensured they bowled England out in 38.2 overs.