England is playing South Africa in the opening game of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The match is taking place at The Oval. Proteas skipper Fa du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl first and what a decision it has proven to be for the side. Imran Tahir gets the wicket of Jonny Bairstow in his first delivery. The 40-year-old spinner got the English opener caught behind and break into his famous celebration. Du Plessis did good to get his most experienced bowler early on. As for Jonny Bairstow, he gets out on a golden duck in the CWC 2019 opener. England vs South Africa Live Cricket Score of ICC World Cup 2019 Match.

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl against England in the World Cup opener at The Oval. For South Africa, Dale Steyn, Chris Morris, David Miller and Tabraiz Shamsi are not part of the playing XI. England has not included Liam Dawson, Mark Wood, Tom Curran and James Vince for the opener. England vs South Africa Cricket Score 1st ODI Match.

At the toss, South African skipper, Faf was quoted saying, "Going to have a bowl. Early start at the Oval, if there's anything in the wicket, it's now. Shamsi, Miller, Morris, Steyn not playing. Steyn's around 80%. The start of the World Cup. It's going to be a good one. Click here to see Imran Tahir dismiss Jonny Bairstow. Ngidi and KG have been exceptional over the last couple of years. Good to see Amla scoring runs in the warm-up." Team-Wise List of Oldest and Youngest Players in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

As for the England skipper Morgan, he said, "Would've looked to do the same. Wicket looks really good. It's set fair all day, shouldn't change much. Yes, Wood was available for selection. But unfortunately he's missed out. Archer's a guy who's come in and impressed. He's very calm when he plays. He's a very exciting prospect. Yeah, the favourites tag sits comfortably. It's been a collective drive for us." (Inputs from IANS).

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