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James Anderson bowls England to victory

Published:Monday | November 30, 2009 | 9:40 AM

James Anderson bowled with great skill to capture his first 5 wicket haul as England, yesterday crushed South Africa for a 2-1 series lead with one match to come.



South Africa opted to bat first in the fourth one-day, but lost Graeme Smith to Stuart Broad in the second over and were bundled out for a feeble 119.



Anderson shrugged off knee trouble to cut through the batting with 5 for 23, and was well supported by his team-mates.



Jonathan Trott\'s unbeaten 52 saw England cruise to a 7 wicket win.



Three wickets fell between the 17th and the 22nd overs, but Trott and Eoin Morgan (28 not out) got England home with more than 18 overs to spare.