South Africa vs England: In the Champions Trophy 2025, South Africa made a statement by defeating England by 7 wickets, securing their spot in the semi-finals. England’s decision to bat first, led by captain Jose Butler, didn’t quite pay off as their batsmen struggled to make an impact. The entire English team was bowled out for a mere 179 runs. On the other hand, South Africa effortlessly achieved this target, thanks in large part to the impressive performances of Heinrich Klassen and Rasi Van Der Dusen.
A Notable Achievement for Lungi Ngidi
Lungi Ngidi had a notable outing, taking one wicket for 33 runs in 7 overs. This milestone marked his 100th wicket in ODI cricket, making him the second South African bowler to achieve this feat in the fewest balls. Ngidi completed his 100 ODI wickets in 3048 balls, narrowly surpassing Imran Tahir, who reached the same milestone in 3050 balls. The record for the fastest 100 ODI wickets for the African team is still held by Morne Morkel, who achieved this in 2859 balls.
The Career of Lungi Ngidi
Lungi Ngidi made his debut for the South African team in 2018 and has since become a vital component. Throughout his career, he has taken 100 wickets in 66 ODIs, with his best performance being 6 wickets for 58 runs. In addition to his ODI achievements, Ngidi has also claimed 55 Test wickets and 63 T20 International wickets for South Africa.
A Disappointing Outing for England’s Batsmen
The English batsmen failed to make a significant impact, with Joe Root scoring the highest at 37 runs, followed by Jofra Archer’s 25 runs. Vian Mulder and Marco Jansen each took three wickets for South Africa, setting the stage for a straightforward win. Rasi Van Der Dusen scored 72 runs, and Klassen contributed 64 runs, leading the African team to victory. Their performances were crucial in securing the win for South Africa.