May 28 (CRICKETNMORE) - England beat top-ranked South Africa by two runs in a close match to win their one-day international series on Saturday. South Africa finished at 328/5 in reply to England's 330/6.
South Africa needed 10 runs off the last 10 balls for victory. But medium-pacer Jake Ball conceded only three runs off his last four deliveries, and Wood gave up only four singles in a tense last over to register a thrilling victory for the home side.
England won the series with a match to spare. The third and last ODI is on Monday at Lord's.
Brief Score
England - 330/6 in 50 Overs (Ben stokes - 101, J Buttler - 65, K Rabada - 2/50)
South Africa - 328/5 in 50 Overs (Q de Kock - 98, D Miller -71*, AB de Villiers - 52, L Plunkett - 3/64)
Player of the Match - Ben Stokes
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