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Summary
South Africa beat USA by 18 runs in Super 8s opener in Antigua
USA recovered from 76-5 to need 28 off last two overs but fall short
Andries Gous now leading run-scorer in tournament after making unbeaten 80
South Africa post 194-4 with Quinton de Kock making 74, including 26-ball half-century
Saurabh Netravalkar pick of USA bowlers with 2-21
England and West Indies complete Group Two and face each other at 01:30 BST
Live Reporting
Mike Peter
USA 18-0published at 2 overs
2 overs
Target 195
Andries Gous gets off the mark from the final ball of the over, pushing Markram into mid-wicket and taking a couple.
13 off the over.
Postpublished at 17:25 19 June
17:25 19 June
Aatif Nawaz
BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC SoundsTaylor is tucking into the off-spin.
USA 15-0published at 1.3 overs
1.3 overs
Captain Aiden Markram reckons he's best set to open up at the other end with his off-breaks.
Steven Taylor begs to differ, crashing his second ball for a mighty six over mid-wicket and them pummelling the following delivery a tad squarer for four.
USA 5-0published at 1 over
1 over
Image source, Getty ImagesBetter remainder of the over from Jansen - Taylor takes a single and then Andries Gous plays out four dot balls.
Postpublished at 17:20 19 June
17:20 19 June
Katherine Sciver-Brunt
Ex-England bowler on BBC SoundsAs a swing bowler myself, you know you have to put that on a great length as you are swinging the ball into the arc.
USA 4-0published at 0.1 overs
0.1 overs
Great start for the USA!
A touch short from Jansen first up and Steven Taylor cuts him away to the backward point boundary.
Postpublished at 17:18 19 June
17:18 19 June
Hello, hello.
The towering left-arm seamer Marco Jansen has the ball in hand - let's get going.
Postpublished at 17:15 19 June
17:15 19 June
After all that excitement it is time for me to take a break.
What delights will USA reply bring?
Here to guide you through it is Mike Peter.
Postpublished at 17:14 19 June
17:14 19 June
The pick of the bowlers was again Saurabh Netravalkar, who ended with figures of 2-21 and bowled excellently at the death.
Postpublished at 17:13 19 June
17:13 19 June
USA continued to show the same spirit that has seen them perform so admirably this tournament, with Harmeet Singh taking two wickets in two balls to stem the South Africa momentum.
Postpublished at 17:11 19 June
17:11 19 June
South Africa's highest score at this tournament so far is 115, so they began like a team determined to make up for lost time.
Quinton de Kock set the tone with a superb 26-ball half-century.
Postpublished at 17:07 19 June
17:07 19 June
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Image source, BBC Sport/CricVizPostpublished at 17:07 19 June
17:07 19 June
Matt Floyd
BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC SoundsSouth Africa finish with some kind of a flourish but they may feel they left a few out there after getting off to a brilliant start.
SA 194-4published at 20 overs
20 overs
If at first you don't succeed.
Tristan Stubbs finally nails the ramp shot and ends the South Africa innings with a boundary.
That lifts the Proteas to 194-4. USA need 195 to win and cause yet another shock.
SA 190-4published at 19.5 overs
19.5 overs
Another excellent yorker from Ali Khan is dug out for a single.
Final ball coming up.
Not outpublished at 19.4 overs
19.4 overs
He did. The throw was above the wicketkeeper's head and by the time he collected and whipped off the bails Heinrich Klaasen was home.
Umpire reviewpublished at 19.4 overs
19.4 overs
Heinrich Klaasen is desperate to keep the strike and pushes for the second run after driving down the ground.
But did he get there in time? The umpires need to take a look.
SA 188-4published at 19.3 overs
19.3 overs
There's your answer.
Ali Khan goes for the bouncer but Heinrich Klaasen is onto it in a flash and pulls away for six.
SA 181-4published at 19.2 overs
19.2 overs
Ali Khan bowls the final over and begins with two singles.
This has been some spirited stuff from the USA - can they keep it up for the final four deliveries?
Postpublished at 17:00 19 June
17:00 19 June
Matt Floyd
BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC SoundsThis is a masterclass from Netravalkar. Tristan Stubbs is trying to come up with ideas that just aren't working.
