England win thrilling contest

England have pulled off a thrilling six-run win over South Africa in their Group B match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium to put their World Cup back on track.

South Africa appeared to be coasting towards a routine target of 172, on 63 without loss and then 124 for three - only to lose four wickets for three runs on an awkward spinners' pitch.

Then after an eighth-wicket stand of 33 between Dale Steyn and Morne van Wyk that tilted an intriguing contest in previously unbeaten South Africa's favour again, Tim Bresnan intervened - and Stuart Broad (four for 15) took the last two wickets in four balls.

England endured a wretched start, after Andrew Strauss chose to bat first, but recovered in a 99-run stand between Ravi Bopara (60) and Jonathan Trott (52).

They were still all out in only 45.4 overs as Imran Tahir (four for 38) and Robin Peterson (three for 22) did the bulk of the damage. But, contrary to immediate perception, England had posted a competitive score.