LONDON : England won the fourth one-day international against South Africa at Lord’s on Sunday by six wickets to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
England, set 221 for victory, made 224 for four with 20 balls to spare.
Ian Bell top-scored with 88, with Eoin Morgan was 36 not out and Craig Kieswetter, who finished the match with a six off fast bowler Dale Steyn, unbeaten on 21.
Earlier, South Africa’s 220 for eight after losing the toss saw England off-spinner James Tredwell take three wickets for 35 runs in eight overs.
The series concludes in Nottingham on Wednesday.
Brief scores
South Africa 220-8, 50 overs (J Tredwell 3-35)
England 224-4, 46.4 overs (I Bell 88)
Result: England won by six wickets
Series: England lead five-match series 2-1
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