England which humbled South Africa for mere 175 in just 38.4 overs at the Oval, achieved the target with seven wickets in hand.
England scored 179 for three in just 37.3 overs.
James Anderson (2-14) and James Tredwell (3-19) starred with the ball as the Proteas collapsed to 80-8 before a 95-run stand between David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt hauled them to 175.
Jonathan Trott scored a typically measured unbeaten 82 as England passed their modest target in 37.3 overs to reach their first global 50-over final since 2004.
England scored 179 for three in just 37.3 overs.
James Anderson (2-14) and James Tredwell (3-19) starred with the ball as the Proteas collapsed to 80-8 before a 95-run stand between David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt hauled them to 175.
Jonathan Trott scored a typically measured unbeaten 82 as England passed their modest target in 37.3 overs to reach their first global 50-over final since 2004.
England will now play the winner of Thursday's second semi-final between India and Sri Lanka in Sunday's final at Edgbaston.
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