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England Secures Victory: Champions of II Trination Series

English team during the SASA II final match between England and Australia at DP World Wanderers Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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By Cricket World

England emerged as champions of the Intellectually Impaired Trination Series following a commanding eight-wicket triumph over Australia in the final match, showcasing their dominance and securing the title.

The Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the South African Sports Association for the Intellectually Impaired (SASA-II) Tri-Nation Series final concluded at the prestigious DP World Wanderers on Sunday afternoon.

After opting to bat first, Jamie Phillips (44*) and Lachlan Mitchell (43) helped Australia to set the target to 141 runs.

Kieran McKinney claimed two wickets, a single scalp for Taylor George Young and Australia suffered two run outs to end the innings 140/5.

England successfully chased the target as Daniel Bowser continued to be a run scoring machine with an unbeaten 45*. He supported Christopher Edward’s unbeaten half century (52* off 37) and England ended the innings on 141/2.

Individual Awards:

Batter of the tournament – Daniel Bowser (England)

Bowler of the tournament – Kieran McKinney (England)

Player of the tournament - Daniel Bowser (England)

SASA II Tri-Nations Schedule:

*12-Nov-23*	Sun	09h30	1st T20 - South Africa v Australia - Groenkloof Oval	*Australia won by 21 runs.*
*12-Nov-23*	Sun	14h00	2nd T20 - England v Australia - Groenkloof Oval	*England won by 63 runs.*
*13-Nov-23*	Mon	09h30	3rd T20 - England v South Africa - Groenkloof Oval	England won by 81 runs.
*13-Nov-23*	Mon	14h00	4th T20 - South Africa v Australia - Groenkloof Oval	Australia won by 88 runs.
*14-Nov-23*	Tue	09h30	5th T20 - England v Australia - Groenkloof Oval	*England won by 61 runs*
*14-Nov-23*	Tue	14h00	6th T20 - South Africa v England - Groenkloof Oval	*England won by 9 wickets*
*15-Nov-23*	Wed		REST DAY
*16-Nov-23*	Thu	10h00	7th T20 - South Africa v Australia - Groenkloof Oval	*Australia won by 6 runs*
*17-Nov-23*	Fri	10h00	8th T20 - England v Australia - Groenkloof Oval	*England won by 8 wickets*
*18-Nov-23*	Sat	10h00	9th T20 - South Africa v England - Groenkloof Oval	*England won by 8 wickets.*
*19-Nov-23*	Sun	14h00	FINAL: England v Australia – DP World Wanderers	*England won by 8 wickets.*