Rassie van der Dussen scored 72 not out off 87 balls to lead South Africa into the semifinals of the Champions Trophy by beating England by seven wickets.

Heinrich Klaasen and Rassie van der Dussen scored half-centuries as South Africa eased to a comfortable seven-wicket win over ailing England in Karachi on Saturday to book a semi-final place at the Champions Trophy.

After New Zealand confirmed their second spot on the points table following a defeat at the hands of India in the Group A clash, South Africa will now be compelled to take a return flight to Lahore for the game against the BlackCaps.