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Rassie van der Dussen and Anrich Nortje shone for South Africa, helping the visitors hand England a 62-run defeat in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday.

Batting first, a century from Van der Dussen (134) and half-centuries from Janneman Malan (57) and Aiden Markram (77) helped South Africa put up a massive 333/5 on the board.

In chase of 334, England had a great start but after losing their top order, they started losing wickets more regularly.

Joe Root with 86 was the top-scorer for the home side.

Nortje was the pick of the South African bowlers grabbing four wickets for 53 runs.

England was bowled out for 271 in 46.5 overs.

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The next match of the series is on July 22 in Manchester.