England beat South Africa by 104 runs in the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at the Oval. England outplayed South Africa in all the departments in the first match of the CWC 2019. Put in to bat first, England scored 311/8 thanks to half-centuries by Jason Roy, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes. Stokes was the highest score for England as he hit 89 runs off 79 balls. He also picked up two wickets and took a blinder and was declared as Player of the Match for his all round effort. England's performance in all the departments - batting, bowling and fielding was excellent and impressed former cricketers as well as fans on Twitter. ENG beat SA by 104 runs | England vs South Africa Live Cricket Score 1st ODI Match.

Jofra Archer had a dream debut in the World Cup as he picked up three wickets for 27 runs in his 7 overs. Twitter users are reacting enthusiastically to the ENG vs SA match outcome and the social media is buzzing with tweets about the match. Ben Stokes Catch Video: All-Rounder Pulls Off an Unbelievable Catch to Dismiss Andile Phehlukwayo During ENG vs SA ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match.

Former Cricketer and Present Cricket Commentator Aakash Chopra Tweeted This About England's Performance

Ben Stokes's All Round Performance Was Praised by One and All

The official Twitter handle of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Congratulated Team England

Even Madam Could Not Stop From Reacting on Ben Stokes Terrific Catch

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar Also Tweeted on His Commentary Debut

Former England Captain Michael Vaughan Seemed Extremely Pleased With England's Performance Today

England Fans Were Upbeat About the Result

"It's Coming Home" Chant is Already Doing Rounds

Fans Loved the Match and the ICC Cricket World Cup Got Off to a Great Start

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, speaking after the match, said that, "We were outplayed in all three departments - Jofra got two wickets upfront, and then with Hash as well it was like being 3 down. 300 was a par score - it played slower than it usually does. Some real good batting performances from England." England skipper Eoin Morgan said in post match presentation that, "Delighted with that performance, the maturity and smart cricket that we played shows our improvement in the last two years." Ben Stokes said about the catch that, "I had a bit of a panic on, I was a little further in that I should have been, but I've the nickname, "The Claw", and luckily it stuck!"

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