England is currently in action against South Africa in the opening game of ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019. The match is taking place at the Kennington, Oval. South Africa has won the toss and elected to bowl first. England's skipper Eoin Morgan is playing his 200th ODI, which he can turn into a memorable one if his side wins today. England vs South Africa Live Cricket Score 1st ODI Match.

England does not get the best start as they lost their in-form batsman Jonny Bairstow in the very first over. South African skipper Faf du Plessis made a smart move by giving the experience Imran Tahir the first over, where he dismissed Bairstow on the golden duck by getting him caught behind by Quinton de Kock. Currently, it seems that the England team has recovered after the dreadful start as Joe Rot and Jason Roy are cruising along well. They currently have formed a good partnership of 82 runs as England are 83/1 in 14 overs. Imran Tahir Gets Jonny Bairstow Out for a Golden Duck in ENG vs SA ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match (Watch Video).

Eoin Morgan Playing His 200th ODI

England is playing South Africa in the opening game of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The English and Proteas side have faced each other on six occasions at CWC tournament, where both teams have registered a victory in three matches. England walks into this game as the No 1 ODI side as per ICC ranking and is considered the favourite to win the CWC 2019 trophy apart from India.

However, one cannot ignore the hard fighting South African side which has experienced players like JP Duminy, Imran Tahir and their skipper Faf du Plessis. Bad news for South Africa is that they will be missing Dale Steyn in the pace attack, as he is not declared fit for the match against England today. England will next play against Pakistan on June 3, while South Africa will have their second match against Bangladesh on June 2.

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