Defending champions England on Saturday faced a humiliating defeat at the hands of South Africa days after losing to Afghanistan in the competition.
Batting first, South Africa amassed a total of 399-7 in 50 overs with Heinrich Klaasen leading the charge. Klaasen made 109 from 67 balls including four sixes. Reeza Hendricks made 85 while Rassie van der Dussen contributed with a knock of 60.
England never looked comfortable in their run chase as they kept losing wickets before being bowled out for 177 runs in 22 overs. They lost the match by 229 runs.
England have now lost three of their four matches and are placed ninth in the points table. Only top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals.
Reacting to Klaasen’s knock, former India player, Sachin Tendulkar, wrote, “Klass act by Klaasen!! He is extremely good at picking the length early and does it better than most. Initially Marco played sensibly and later attacked brutally. Key partnership to take SA to 399.”
In another match, Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by five wickets, registering their first win in the competition.