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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England won the series with a match to spare. The third and last ODI is on Monday at Lord's.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brief Score<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n England - 330\/6 in 50 Overs (Ben stokes - 101, J Buttler - 65, K Rabada - 2\/50)<\/p>\r\n\r\n South Africa - 328\/5 in 50 Overs (Q de Kock - 98, D Miller -71*, AB de Villiers - 52, L Plunkett - 3\/64)<\/p>\r\n\r\n Player of the Match - Ben Stokes<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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