South Africa clinched a crucial seven-run victory over England in their second Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Friday.

The Proteas, continuing their impressive form from the group stage, secured their second consecutive win in the Super Eight phase after defeating the United States of America in their previous match. Quinton de Kock's explosive batting and the team's disciplined bowling have been instrumental in their success so far.

On the other hand, England, who had started the Super Eight stage with a convincing eight-wicket win against West Indies, faced their first defeat in this phase of the tournament against South Africa.

With this victory, South Africa now leads Group 2 with four points, showcasing their dominance and strong performance in the tournament. They are scheduled to face West Indies in their next match on June 23 at North Sound, Antigua.

England, currently in the second position in Group 2 with two points, will look to bounce back when they take on the United States on June 23 in Bridgetown, Barbados.

In Group 2 action on June 22, the United States will face West Indies at Bridgetown, Barbados, setting the stage for another exciting round of matches in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2024. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals.

Following are the current standings of Group 2:

Schedule of remaining Group 2 matches:

22 June: USA v West Indies, Bridgetown, Barbados

23 June: USA v England, Bridgetown, Barbados

23 June: West Indies v South Africa, North Sound, Antigua