In an exciting match of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Chennai today, England defeated South Africa by six runs. Chasing a modest victory target of 172 runs in the Group 'B' encounter, South Africa could manage only 165 in 47.4 overs. England now have five points from four games. South Africa have four points from their 3 fixtures.In the other Group 'B' match now under way in Bengaluru, Ireland have set a victory target of 208 runs for India. Put in to bat by the co-hosts, Ireland were all out for 207 in 47.5 overs.