June 24 (CRICKETNMORE) - South Africa beat England by three runs in a thrilling T20 international to level the series on Friday. Put into bat first, South Africa made 8-174 with JJ Smuts contributing 45 and skipper AB de Villiers striking 46 from 30 balls. England in reply were restricted to 6-171 with opening batsman Roy leading the run chase with 67 before being controversially dismissed.
Check Match Summary below:
Second Twenty20 International, Taunton:
Result - South Africa won by three runs
Brief Score
South Africa 174-8 (20 overs): De Villiers 46, Smuts 45, Curran 3-33
England 171-6 (20 overs): Roy 67, Bairstow 47, Morris 2-18
Player of the Match - Chris Morris (South Africa)
The 3rd T20I of the series will be played on Sunday at Cardiff.
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