Ian Bell guides England to six-wicket win over South Africa

England defeated South Africa by six wickets in the fourth one-day international at Lords to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Zeenews Sports Bureau

London: With the help of another good innings from Ian Bell, England defeated South Africa by six wickets in the fourth one-day international at Lords on Sunday. Batting first, South Africa posted a meagre score of 220 runs and England got off to a disastrous start as they lost skipper Alastair Cook in the first over of the match. Ian Bell once again played a formidable innings for his side as he hit 88 from 137 balls, with included one six and eight fours, as England closed on 224-4, overhauling South Africa's 220-8 with 20 balls to spare. Bell put on a second-wicket stand of 141 with Jonathan Trott, who was England's next highest scorer with 48. With this victory, England now lead the 5-match ODI series 2-1.