Alex Hales leads England to victory over South Africa in second ODI

Alex Hales fell one run short of a century but did enough to set up a five-wicket win for England over South Africa in the second ODI at St George's Park yesterday

Port Elizabeth: Alex Hales fell one run short of a century but did enough to set up a five-wicket win for England over South Africa in the second ODI at St George's Park yesterday.

Alex Hales. Pic/ AFP

The victory gave England a two-nil lead in the five-match series.

South Africa made 262 for 7 and England needed a late flurry of strokes by Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali to reach the target in 46.2 overs. — AFP

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