30 May, 22:11 (IST)

So, England are off to winning start in the ICC CWC 2019. The hosts open their account on the points table with an impressive win. Ben Stokes was start player for England with bat, ball and in the field as well. Jofra Archer was impressive as well as he picked three wickets.

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30 May, 22:06 (IST)

OUT! That's it! Ben Stokes picks two in two. Imran Tahir is caught in the slip. And with it England win the match by 104 runs. I Tahir c Root b Stokes 0(1)

30 May, 22:04 (IST)

OUT! England inching towards victory now. It is Kagiso Rabada who departs now and Ben Stokes picks his first wicket. What a game he is having. K Rabada c Plunkett b Stokes 11(19)

30 May, 21:59 (IST)

OUT! Liam Plunkett gets Hashim Amla. The right-hander after coming back from injury did not look that comfortable. And ends up edging one to the wicketkeeper. H Amla c Buttler b Plunkett 13(23) 

30 May, 21:51 (IST)

13 overs remaining now. Kagiso Rabada has joined Hashim Amla in the middle. England in total control at the moment. South Africa needs a miracle from Amla and tail-enders to chase the required runs down.

30 May, 21:41 (IST)

OUT! Ben Stokes just pulled one of the greatest catches in World Cup ever. Phehlukwayo departs and it is Adil Rashid who gets the wicket. But this is more of a fielder's wicket! Phehlukwayo c Stokes b Adil Rashid 24(25)

30 May, 21:37 (IST)

Hashim Amla is back on the field. Will be interesting to see how he goes on from here. Meanwhile, South Africa needs 132 more runs to win from 16 overs. It is around 8.25 runs per over.

30 May, 21:27 (IST)

OUT! Just when England needed a wicket, Jofra Archer strikes. The pacer accounts for Rassie van der Dussen, who was looking good after scoring his half-century. Could not get hold of the shot and hits it left of mid-on fielder. van der Dussen c Moeen Ali b Jofra Archer 50(61)

30 May, 21:19 (IST)

Andile Phehlukwayo has joined Rassie van der Dussen in the middle. South Africa needs a big partnership here. As of now, it is England dominating the show. 

30 May, 21:08 (IST)

OUT! Run-out was the last thing South Africa wanted. And it happened. The batsmen were looking to take the second run but sharp throw at non-strikers end followed by Eoin Morgan's good work results in a run out. Pretorius run out (Stokes/Morgan) 1(1)

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The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 is here and in the opening match of the mega tournament, hosts England take on South Africa at The Oval in London. While England starts as the strong favourites to lift the World Cup, South Africa will be hoping to shed their tag of chokers. It is going to be an interesting day of cricket, stay tuned for live score updates and commentary of ENG vs SA ICC CWC 2019 match. Live Cricket Streaming of England vs South Africa Match on Hotstar and Star Sports: Watch Free Telecast and Live Score of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 on TV and Online.

Both England and South Africa are strong units, but it the home side that has a slight advantage. However, it will be all about nerves on this big day. South African pace attack will be required to fire up and unsettle the string England batting.

Meanwhile, England is likely to go in with three pacers in Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer and Liam Plunkett. The spin duo of Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali should also find a place in the playing XI. All-rounder Ben Stokes will be England’s fourth pacer. England vs South Africa Cricket Score 1st ODI Match.

South Africa, on the other hand, will be without the services of experienced pacer Dale Steyn, who has been ruled out of the first match. Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will lead the South African pace attack with Andile Phehlukwayo and Chris Morris to come in as third and fourth seamer. Imran Tahir is South Africa’s first choice spinner and will do the spin duties. England vs South Africa Betting Odds: Free Bet Odds, Predictions and Favourites During ENG vs SA in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 1.

This will be the seventh meeting between England and South Africa at the Cricket World Cup. The head-to-head record between the two teams at the tournament is currently tied at three each. The last World Cup meeting between these two sides was in 2011 edition when England won by six runs.