England vs South Africa, ICC CWC 2019 Stat Highlights: Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer Shine As ENG Beat SA by 104 Runs
Here are Some Stat Highlights from ENG vs SA CWC 2019 Match.
England registered a comprehensive 104-run victory against South Africa in the first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at The Oval. The hosts bowled out South Africa for 207 runs, who were chasing a target of 312 runs. Apart from Jofra Archer’s three wickets, Ben Stokes chipped in with two wickets. The win takes England right on top of the ICC CWC 2019 points table. England vs South Africa Highlights ICC World Cup 2019 Match.
Barring wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen, none of the South Africa batsmen got going. De Kock scored 68 off 74 balls while van de Dussen managed 50 off 61 balls. South Africa kept losing wicket at regular intervals and that made things tough for them. Hashim Amla was forced to retire hurt after being hit on the helmet off Archer. Though Amla came out to bat later but did not contribute much.
Following Amla’s injury, South Africa lost two quick wickets in the shape of Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis. It was Archer who accounted for both the wickets. De Kock and van de Dussen then added 85 runs for the third wicket to help South Africa rebuild. However, South Africa lost wickets quickly as batsmen failed to form partnerships. And were eventually dismissed on 207. Ben Stokes Catch Video: All-Rounder Pulls Off an Unbelievable Catch to Dismiss Andile Phehlukwayo.
Here are Some Stat Highlights from ENG vs SA CWC 2019 Match
# Imran Tahir becomes the first spinner to open the bowling in the World Cup.
# For the first time four England batsmen have scored fifty-plus runs in a World Cup match.
# Eoin Morgan completed 7,000 runs and 200 ODI matches for England.
# Jason Roy scored his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score in ODIs.
# South Africa’s 104-runs defeat is their second biggest in terms of runs in the World Cup.
# This was England’s fourth win over South Africa in World Cup out of seven matches. Quinton de Kock Survives Despite Ball Hitting the Stumps During ENG vs SA ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Watch Video.
Earlier, riding on Ben Stokes’ brilliant 89, England managed to reach 311 in their allotted 50 overs. Apart from Stokes, Jason Roy, Joe Root, and skipper Eoin Morgan registered half-centuries as well. For South Africa, Lungi Ngidi picked three wickets.
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