England in South Africa

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England threw away the opportunity to defeat South Africa in the first Twenty20 international, losing a dramatic contest by one run in East London.The tourists needed three from the final delivery of the match, but Adil Rashid could only manage a single.England were cantering to their target of 178 as Jason Roy plundered 70 from 38 balls, only for his dismissal to spark South Africa’s resurgence.Even then, Eoin Morgan’s 52 meant England needed just seven from the final over, yet the brilliant Lungi Ngidi had Tom Curran caught at deep mid-wicket and bowled Moeen Ali.