Infographic - The Battle To Be Number One

20 July 2012

This infographic, provided by bingo.ladbrokes.com, nicely sums up the battle between England and South Africa to become the world's number one Test side.

Infographic - England v South Africa

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Kieswetter And Buttler Set Up England Victory

England completed their summer with a 28-run win - and a convincing one at that - over South Africa in the third and final Twenty20 International at Edgbaston. Just as it had at Old Trafford, the game was reduced due to rain but here it was played to its conclusion and England's score of 118 for five in 11 overs proved well beyond the Proteas.

Rain Puts An End To Second Twenty20 International

On a frustrating evening for players and spectators alike, the second Twenty20 International between England and South Africa was abandoned as a no result with just five more balls required to confirm a legitimate match. This came despite the game being reduced to nine overs per side following a prolonged spell of rain that delayed the start by two hours, after which South Africa reached 77 for five.

South Africa Breeze To Victory Over England

The opening Twenty20 International between England and South Africa followed a similar pattern to that which the final One-Day International had on Wednesday. England posted a much below par total after batting first; took three early wickets to provide false hope; and then watched as South Africa plodded home with time and wickets to spare.

South Africa Tie Series Despite England Fightback

South Africa and England tied their One-Day International series 2-2 after South Africa pulled off a seven-wicket win in the fifth and final match at Trent Bridge. After England batted poorly to be bowled out for 182, they hit back with three quick wickets but Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers guided South Africa home with an unbroken 172-run stand for the fourth wicket.

England Take Six-Wicket Victory Over South Africa

England completed a six-wicket victory over South Africa to move into an unassailable 2-1 lead in the One-Day International series at Lord's. Another impressive performance in the fourth match saw them hold South Africa to 220 for eight at the home of cricket before chasing down their target with more than three overs to spare.

Bowlers Star As England Retake Number One Spot

A batting collapse cost South Africa a par score in the second ODI at The Oval. England then chased down the 212 that they needed for victory with relative ease to retake the number one ranking. South Africa had got off to an excellent start after winning the toss and electing to bat, with Hashim Amla, again in fine form, and Graeme Smith putting on 50 for the first-wicket. Amla played the dominant hand and was at his fluent best, and while he and Smith were at the crease South Africa looked like they could make 300.

Fixtures & Results

19th-23rd July: 1st Test, The Kia Oval, London
RSA 637-2 beat ENG 385 & 240 by inns. & 12r: Report

2nd-6th August: 2nd Test, Headingley, Leeds
RSA 419 & 258-9 drew with ENG 425 & 130-4: Report

16th-20th August: 3rd Test, Lord's, London
RSA 309 & 351 beat ENG 315 & 294 by 51 runs: Report

24th August: 1st ODI, SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff
ENG 37-0 v RSA - Match abandoned: Report

28th August: 2nd ODI, Ageas Bowl, Southampton
RSA 287-5 beat ENG 207 by 80 runs: Report

31st August: 3rd ODI, The Kia Oval, London
ENG 212-6 beat RSA 211 by 4 wickets: Report

2nd September: 4th ODI, Lord's, London
ENG 224-4 beat RSA 220-8 by 6 wickets: Report

5th September: 5th ODI, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
RSA 186-3 beat ENG 182 by 7 wickets: Report

8th September: 1st T20I, EDICG, Chester-le-Street
RSA 119-3 beat ENG 118-7 by 7 wickets: Report

10th September: 2nd T20I, Old Trafford, Manchester
RSA 77-5 v ENG 29-2 - no result: Report

12th September: 3rd T20I, Edgbaston, Birmingham
ENG 118-5 beat RSA 90-5 by 28 runs: Report

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