 |
| Ian Bell – Photo: AP |
LONDON (AP) — Playing against tough opponents, England has beaten South Africa by six wickets in the fourth one-day international at Lords to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Ian Bell hit 88 from 137 balls, with a six and eight fours, as England closed on 224-4, overhauling South Africa's 220-8 with 20 balls to spare on Sunday. Bell put on a second-wicket stand of 141 with Jonathan Trott, who was England's next highest scorer with 48.
