Rilee Rossouw blasts South Africa to win over England and sets up T20 series decider

An unbeaten 96 from Rilee Rossouw helped South Africa beat England by 58 runs in the second T20 international in Cardiff on Thursday.

Rossouw's 55-ball innings was the cornerstone of their total of 207-3, with opener Reeza Hendricks making 53, as the Proteas levelled the series at 1-1.

Left-arm wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi then took 3-27 and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo 3-39 as England, chasing 208 to win, were dismissed for 149.

Jonny Bairstow top scored with 30 while the likes of Jason Roy, captain Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali all reached their 20s but failed to kick-on to a big score.

“A few guys got starts but didn't play that match-defining innings that Rilee did,” Buttler said. “We haven't quite performed to the level we are capable of … It's set-up for a great decider in Southampton [on Sunday].”

The teams have now traded heavy victories in the sprint format, England by 41 runs in Bristol and South Africa by 58 runs in Cardiff just 24 hours later, to set up the decider.

And Buttler knows it would be a big boost for the team to rediscover that winning feeling.

A brilliant catch.Scorecard/clips: https://t.co/r6IfaEghjY