south-eng-------------LONDON: England won the fourth one-day international against South Africa at Lord's on Sunday by six wickets to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

 

England, set 221 for victory, made 224 for four with 20 balls to spare.

 

Ian Bell top-scored with 88, with Eoin Morgan was 36 not out and Craig Kieswetter, who finished the match with a six off fast bowler Dale Steyn, unbeaten on 21.

 

Earlier, South Africa's 220 for eight after losing the toss saw England off-spinner James Tredwell take three wickets for 35 runs in eight overs.

 

The series concludes in Nottingham on Wednesday.

 

Copyright AFP (Agence France-Presse), 2012

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