Well, what a match this has been. It's only lasted 37.1 overs (223 balls), and England go 2-0 up in the series. The 10-wicket win was set-up by a memorable spell from Stuart Broad, picking up 5 for 23 - his first five-for in ODIs, and in doing so he passed 50 ODI wickets. Matt Prior had a fine game behind - and, later, in front of - the stumps, snaffling six catches as South Africa were dismissed for 83, their lowest-ever total against England. For the second-placed side in the world, this was a thoroughly disappointing performance, and although they won the Test series 2-1, ever since they have lost their focus. What a start this has been for Kevin Pietersen, too. Do join us for Friday's third game at The Oval but, for now, it's goodnight.

14.1

Nel to Prior, FOUR runs

short of a length and pulled over midwicket for four to complete the most savage of thumpings

end of over 144 runs

ENG: 81/0CRR: 5.78 • RRR: 0.08

Matt Prior41 (35b 5x4 1x6)

Ian Bell28 (51b 4x4)

Jacques Kallis 1-0-4-0

Andre Nel 2-0-10-0

13.6

Kallis to Prior, 1 run

too straight and they run a leg-bye

13.5

Kallis to Bell, 1 run

flicked from outside off through midwicket

13.4

•

Kallis to Bell, no run

defended once more from Bell

13.3

Kallis to Prior, 1 run

short and wellied just over short midwicket - and this too falls short of the fielder! Well, when it's going your way...

13.2

Kallis to Bell, 1 run

turned to leg for a quick single

13.1

•

Kallis to Bell, no run

behind the line and Bell defends

So then, seven more runs needed by England. Here's Jacques Kallis into the attack to replace the disappointing Steyn

end of over 136 runs

ENG: 77/0CRR: 5.92 • RRR: 0.18

Ian Bell26 (47b 4x4)

Matt Prior39 (33b 5x4 1x6)

Andre Nel 2-0-10-0

Dale Steyn 6-1-37-0

12.6

Nel to Bell, 1 run

prodded to mid-off for a single

Smith is chewing every fingernail he can find. His own, obviously

12.5

•

Nel to Bell, no run

defended cautiously off the back foot

12.4

•

Nel to Bell, no run

wide of the off stump and left alone

So, the floodlights won't be needed after all. England: the green, climate-friendly cricket team

12.3

Nel to Prior, 1 run

turned to leg for a quick single

12.2

Nel to Prior, FOUR runs

spanked. Utterly spanked off the back foot with disdain and he holds the pose

12.1

•

Nel to Prior, no run

defended on the back foot

end of over 129 runs

ENG: 71/0CRR: 5.91 • RRR: 0.34

Ian Bell25 (44b 4x4)

Matt Prior34 (30b 4x4 1x6)

Dale Steyn 6-1-37-0

Andre Nel 1-0-4-0

11.6

Steyn to Bell, FOUR runs

beautiful shot, stroking this off the back foot for a juicy and classy four

11.5

•

Steyn to Bell, no run

blocked off the back foot

11.4

•

Steyn to Bell, no run

again firmly defended - good line just outside off

11.3

•

Steyn to Bell, no run

firmly defended on the front foot

11.2

•

Steyn to Bell, no run

dropped down to the off side

11.1

Steyn to Bell, FOUR runs

clunked on the back foot for four! Beautiful timing by Bell, absolutely clobbered it

11.1

Steyn to Bell, 1 wide

down the leg side and again it's a wide

Steyn back into the attack

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Best performances - batters

Spike Graph

Wagon Zone

MJ Prior

ENG

45 runs (36)

6 fours1 six

Productive shot

off side drive on front foot

17 runs

2 fours1 six

Control

74%

IR Bell

ENG

28 runs (51)

4 fours0 six

Productive shot

off side drive on front foot

10 runs

2 fours0 six

Control

83%

Best performances - bowlers

SCJ Broad

ENG

ECO

2.3

A Flintoff

ENG

ECO

4.14

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Match details

Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Toss	South Africa, elected to bat first
Series	South Africa tour of England
Season	2008
Player Of The Match	Stuart Broad
Series result	England led the 5-match series 2-0
Match number	ODI no. 2754
Hours of play (local time)	14.30 start, First Session 14.30-18.00, Interval 18.00-18.45, Second Session 18.45-22.15
Match days	26 August 2008 - daynight (50-over match)
Umpires	Mark Benson Simon Taufel
TV Umpire	Nigel Llong
Reserve Umpire	Neil Bainton
Match Referee	Roshan Mahanama