Alex Hales fights a lone battle

Hales fights a lone battle

VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)

Feb 14, 2016, 3:07 PM

The day started with a rainbow over Newlands. Who would find their pot of gold?Gallo Images

Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentEngland tour of South AfricaSeason 2015/16

Venue

Newlands, Cape Town

Cape Town

Format & Details

ODI • SINGLE

South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

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Editorial Angle:Comprehensive match review of Hales fights a lone battle covering key player performances, strategy, and statistics.
Score Snapshot:ENG 236 vs SA 237/5 — South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 36 balls remaining)
Tournament Context:Part of England tour of South Africa 2015/16. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

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Imran Tahir claimed the first two wickets and his plea for a review against Joe Root paid offGetty Images

Alex Hales continued his impressive series with a fifth consecutive fiftyGetty Images

But David Wiese ended Eoin Morgan's lean series when the England captain edged behindGetty Images

Kagiso Rabada changed the course of the innings with two quick wickets in an overGallo Images

The second of Rabada's wickets was Jos Buttler who edged into his stumps for a duckGetty Images

Wiese could not quite believe his luck when Chris Woakes flicked a catch to long legGetty Images

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