Bairstow seals rout of South Africa: 1st T20 (Rose Bowl)

Johny Bairstow smashed an explosive 29 ball fifty to lead a crushing England victory against South Africa.

Bairstow made a dashing 60 not out and Alex Hales cracked 47 not out as England reached their target for the loss of only one wicket.

Earlier, South Africa found themselves three down inside five overs. AB de Villiers hit 65 not out from 58 balls and was well supported by Behardien (64 not out) in an unbroken stand of 110 to take them to 142-3.

England 143 for 1 (Bairstow 60*) beat South Africa 142 for 3 (de Villiers 65*, Behardien 64*) by nine wickets.

June 2017.