• Home side open campaign with 104-win at the Oval
Prompted by a potent opening spell from Jofra Archer and some moments of magic in the field, England began their World Cup campaign with a comfortable 104‑run win against South Africa.
No team can be guaranteed to defend 311 in this era but Archer’s opening spell of five overs set England on course. His first intervention was to deliver a bouncer, which struck the head of Hashim Amla – who was compelled to retire and undergo extensive examinations – though he was fit enough to come back later.
Written by Vic Marks at the Oval
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/may/30/england-south-africa-cricket-world-cup-match-report under the title “Stokes and Archer star as England beat South Africa in Cricket World Cup”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
