RSA VS ENG - 2nd T20I, England tour of South Africa, 2020

Tricky pitch here in Paarl today, and England's vaunted batting lineup had to dig deep against a determined bowling attack. But once again they were able to summon that little bit extra as they have done recently to polish off another series. Unbeaten in eight consecutive series now, winning seven of them. A dead-rubber in Newlands remains. That's it from us for now. It's a goodbye from Sagar Chawla on behalf of Raju Peethala and Sriram.

Morgan, England captain: We weren't up against the run rate like we were in Newlands. With a short boundary and the wind, we were only one or two big overs away here. Experience helps. Holding your nerve, having been in this situation a number of times. Today's performance was very pleasing. Have to applaud the bowling unit. Wickets were shared around by different names as opposed to the other night. Completely different challenge with no crowds. It's like playing away from home all the time. Within the group we try to create our own level of intensity. Rashid was outstanding at Newlands and almost went unnoticed as he always does. He's a big part of our team. This series in particular and probably the next one in India, we need to maximize it in finding roles for everyone. Will be looking to build strength in depth and giving players opportunities.

De Kock, SA captain: Dawid batted really well. Captain at the back also came in and finished it off. Just need to stay positive and keep learning I guess. When I came out I thought 150 could be a good score here. Maybe if one or two small things went our way we could've won the game. Shamsi was disappointed after his last game. To come out and make a statement, I'm really happy for him. The group are still learning. Every game you play in South Africa is different, with the pitches.

Malan, Player of the Match: Really struggled to get my timing early on. Momentum shifted when we had to put our foot down. Probably my intent wasn't great early on. All my cricket was learnt in the nets back here. Probably helped. Have got so many matchwinners in the team. Our players are used to play in the big matches, to get over the line. When Morgs came in he changed momentum and put them under pressure. The way our bowlers bowled set the game up.

18:10 Local Time, 16:10 GMT, 21:40 IST: Shamsi's spell gave South Africa belief on a sluggish pitch, but England once again too strong with the bat. They just keep having someone or the other who steps up with the depth they have. It was Bairstow in Cape Town. He failed today. But Dawid Malan turned it on after a scratchy start to swing the game in their favour. Malan laboured to 29 off 31 balls and smashed 26 off his next nine, once again proving to be an asset for England in the shortest format. South Africa were buoyed by the inclusion of Nortje today, whose speeds soared close to 150kph. Their quicks used the cutters well while Shamsi worked his magic. But eventually the score of 146 wasn't enough.

Rabada to Jordan, 1 run, and the winning runs. Back of a length into the hip, Jordan whips it over square leg. England have gone eight consecutive series without losing one (seven wins, one drawn). Take this 2-0

Rabada to Jordan, no run, short ball, Jordan is happy to duck under it

Rabada to Jordan, 2 runs, slower one, Jordan looks to whip it around the corner but it deflects off his thigh. De Kock chases after it, fine leg comes in but Jordan hustles back and completes the second run

Rabada to Sam Curran, out Bowled!! Chops it on! Back of a length outside off, Curran hangs his bat out looking to run it to third man but only finds a thick inside edge. Morgan away from strike, new man in, can Rabada do something special? Sam Curran b Rabada 1(5)

Rabada to Sam Curran, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Rabada to Sam Curran, no run, short and wide, Curran misses out

Kagiso Rabada [3.0-0-22-0] is back into the attack

Nortje to Morgan, FOUR, ah, so cruel on Nortje who has bowled a fine over which is spoilt by an outside edge for four. Back of a length around off, sharply onto Morgan who's cramped as he looks to cut through point. The edge comes to his rescue and beats de Kock

Nortje to Sam Curran, leg byes, 1 run, full on leg, Curran's beaten for pace and hit on the pad. Will go through for a leg-bye

Nortje to Sam Curran, no run, Curran takes his eyes off and swings in hope, but Nortje's short ball has whistled past him

Nortje to Morgan, 1 run, back of a length on off, probably a cutter, Morgan steers wide of point

Nortje to Sam Curran, 1 run, back of a length across off, taps it wide of cover

Nortje to Morgan, 1 run, full toss outside off, Morgan slashes hard and gets a thick edge to third man

Anrich Nortje [3.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack

England should walk home from here