Joe Root oozes class amid T20-hitting mania as England complete record chase against South Africa
Joe Root’s blistering innings powered England to a 2-wicket win over South Africa in their World T20 group game at Wankhede.
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Joe Root hit 83 off 44 balls without abandoning class even for a ball. His brilliant innings powered England to an unlikely win. Getty
Quinton de Kock of South Africa hits out for six runs during the ICC World Twenty20 match between South Africa and England at Wankhede Stadium. The young South African wicket-keeper's blistering innings powered South Africa to 229. Getty Images
Hashim Amla of South Africa hits a six. Amla and de Kock's onslaught propelled Proteas to 83 runs in the powerplay. Getty Images
Moeen Ali of England celebrates with captain Eoin Morgan after dismissing Hashim Amla. Getty Images
Reece Topley of England reacts after bowling. It wasn't a good day out for any bowler. Getty Images
Kagiso Rabada of South Africa celebrates with teammates after dismissing Ben Stokes. Getty Images