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Anrich Nortje wrote his name in the annals of T20 World Cup history with a decisive final over against England during the Super-8 clash at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Saint Lucia on June 21. South Africa extended their unbeaten run in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 with a thrilling 7-run victory over defending champions England. This triumph represented the Proteas’ sixth consecutive win in the ongoing tournament.
Anrich Nortje played a pivotal role in South Africa’s thrilling victory over England in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super-8 clash. The match reached a tense climax as Harry Brook (53) and Liam Livingstone (33) built a formidable 78-run partnership, putting pressure on the South African team.
However, the momentum shifted in the 18th over when Kagiso Rabada dismissed Livingstone, swinging the game in South Africa’s favor. In the final over, Nortje took center stage, delivering a crucial performance to seal the win. He struck with the first ball, dismissing the dangerous Brook and effectively ending England’s hopes at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram also made a significant contribution with a spectacular catch to dismiss Brook. However, it was Nortje’s superb bowling in the decisive final over that secured the narrow victory for South Africa. His exceptional performance under pressure upheld their unbeaten record in the tournament and highlighted his role as a key player in their success.
Anrich Nortje delivered a standout performance during the thrilling South Africa vs England encounter, finishing with figures of 1/35 from his four overs. His pivotal moment came in the final over where he conceded just six runs to secure victory for South Africa. The match was particularly special for Nortje as he claimed the crucial wicket of Harry Brook.
In achieving this feat, Nortje surpassed the legendary Dale Steyn to become the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in ICC T20 World Cup history. With a tally of 31 wickets in 16 matches at an impressive average of 10.96 and an economy rate of 5.58, Nortje has solidified his place as a key player for the Proteas in T20 cricket.
