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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - South Africa outclassed England to take their place in the World Cup semifinals after a nine-wicket victory in their Super Eights cricket game today here at the Kensington Oval.
The defeat ended England's hopes of making the last four and the South Africans now join Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the semifinals.
Andrew Hall took a career-best five for 18 as England slumped to 154 all out and then skipper Graeme Smith made an unbeaten 89 as South Africa ruthlessly knocked off the target with more than 30 overs to spare.
England, who were booed off the field by their large travelling support, now have a meaningless final match of the tournament against hosts West Indies on Saturday in Barbados with both teams now eliminated from the competition.
The seven-week tournament culminates in the April 28 final in Bridgetown, Barbados.
- REUTERS