The ICC World Cup 2019 began with a glittering opening ceremony in London on Wednesday, a day before the blockbuster opening content between England and South Africa. The two teams will clash at the Oval to mark the beginning of the showpiece event in UK.
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The eve of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was no less than a royal affair. The captains of ten participating teams were invited for the Royal Garden Party where they met Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Harry. There were other members of the royal family. The official Twitter handle of Royal Family shared pics of skippers, Aaron Finch of Australia, Gulbadin Naib of Afghanistan, Mashrafe Mortaza of Bangladesh, Eoin Morgan of England, Virat Kohli of India, Kane Williamson of New Zealand, Sarfaraz Ahmed of Pakistan, Faf du Plessis of South Africa, Dimuth Karunaratne of Sri Lanka and Jason Holder of West Indies. They not only met the Royals, but also had a grand opening party and opening ceremony, which saw former cricketers and fans cheer up their favourites at The Mall, a road in the City of Westminster, central London, between Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square.
Former cricketers Mahela Jayawardene, Anil Kumble, Jacques Kallis, Azhar Ali, Abdur Razzak, James Franklin, Kevin Pietersen, Brett Lee, Pat Cash along with Viv Richards were photographed playing some gully cricket. A unique 60-second challenge was played during the opening ceremony in which all teams were given one minute to score the maximum runs. England came out as the winners as they scored 74 in one minute whereas India finished at the bottom as they scored just 19.
Pakistan’s Noble Prize winner Malala Yousafzai also enjoyed a bit of batting and having fun. The young lady also clicked pictures with Indian actor-director, Farhan Akhtar. The Bollywood star also rubbed shoulders with cricketing greats in the street cricket at the iconic road, The Mall. Here’s a look at all the pics and videos from ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Opening Party and Royal Garden Party.
Queen Elizabeth II With The Captains
The captains from all ten #CWC19 sides met Queen Elizabeth II & the Duke of Sussex at Buckingham Palace earlier today. pic.twitter.com/ejorQW1dvN
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) May 29, 2019
Malala Yousafzai With Farhan Akhtar
The pride of Pakistan #MalalaYousafzai Yes she is he🌹🌸 pic.twitter.com/aiJfqQiI0C
— GullaAfridi (@gullaafridi) May 29, 2019
Malala Yousafzai In Some Gully Cricket Action
What a way to open #CWC19! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/6dAcjwAxYn
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) May 29, 2019
England Men 8-311 ( 50.0 ) overs
South Africa Men: 207 ( 39.5 ) overs
England win by 104 runs
Toss - South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl.
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Commentry
In over# 40
Runs : 4 Bowler: Ben Stokes Wickets : 2
Over 40. 8 runs. Bowler: Ben Stokes. South Africa: 10-207(rr 5.17)
39.5
W
OUT! Caught. Ben Stokes to Imran Tahir. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to second slip, by Root. Tahir goes first ball, he's guided it straight to Joe Root at first slip. Stokes has two wickets in two balls and England complete a dominant victory here at the Oval. Expectations had been set high but these eleven men sure lived up to them today. After leaving some runs out there with the bat England were electric in the field, setting the tone from the very first ball. Each of the bowlers knew their role and executed their plans perfectly, the pressure proving too much for South Africa in the end. That's all from me at the Oval for today, join us again tomorrow when we'll be at Trent Bridge in Nottingham to see Pakistan take on the West Indies.
39.4
W
OUT! Caught. Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, by Plunkett. Well struck by Rabada but Ben Stokes can do no wrong today and it's gone straight to Liam Plunkett at deep backward square. England have been impressive today.
39.3
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
39.2
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
39.1
4
FOUR! Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. Runs away fine off a thick edge and beats third man.
In over# 39
Runs : 6 Bowler: Liam Plunkett Wickets : 1
Over 39. 6 runs. Bowler: Liam Plunkett. South Africa: 8-199(rr 5.10)
38.6
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Liam Plunkett to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to point for no runs, shy attempt by Roy.
38.5
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Liam Plunkett to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
38.4
6
SIX! Liam Plunkett to Lungi Ngidi. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. That's a great shot, Ngidi plays with the full face of the bat and lofts the ball straight over the bowler's head and into the stands.
38.3
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Liam Plunkett to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
38.2
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Liam Plunkett to Lungi Ngidi. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to point for no runs, fielded by Roy.
38.1
W
OUT! Caught. Liam Plunkett to Hashim Amla. Off cutter bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, top edge in the air uncontrolled to wicketkeeper, by Buttler. Banged in short and Amla tried to hook from somewhere above his head. It would probably have been a wide had he not got a little top edge through to Buttler. Amla goes and this game moves closer to its conclusion.
In over# 38
Runs : 7 Bowler: Ben Stokes Wickets : 0
Over 38. 7 runs. Bowler: Ben Stokes. South Africa: 7-193(rr 5.08)
37.6
1
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
37.5
1
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, mis-timed to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Roy.
37.4
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Slower ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
37.3
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Stokes, fielded by Root.
37.2
4
FOUR! Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Close to a leaping Eoin Morgan, perhaps he got a fingertip to it, but it's away to the boundary for four.
37.1
1
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Morgan.
In over# 37
Runs : 3 Bowler: Liam Plunkett Wickets : 0
Over 37. 3 runs. Bowler: Liam Plunkett. South Africa: 7-186(rr 5.03)
36.6
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Liam Plunkett to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, middle stump no foot movement driving, inside edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Roy.
36.5
1
Liam Plunkett to Hashim Amla. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
36.4
1
Liam Plunkett to Kagiso Rabada. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
36.3
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Liam Plunkett to Kagiso Rabada. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
36.2
1
Liam Plunkett to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run.
36.1
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Liam Plunkett to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
In over# 36
Runs : 1 Bowler: Ben Stokes Wickets : 0
Over 36. 1 run. Bowler: Ben Stokes. South Africa: 7-183(rr 5.08)
35.6
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Steer, to point for no runs, fielded by Roy.
35.5
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ali.
35.4
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for no runs, fielded by Root.
35.3
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ali.
35.2
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Short, middle stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs.
35.1
1
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
England Men:8-311 ( 50.0 ) overs
South Africa Men 207 ( 39.5 ) overs
Toss - South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl.
England win by 104 runs
RR : 10.33
CRR : 5.2
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Extras 10(b 0, lb 2, WD 8, NB 0)
Total 311/8 50.0 overs
FOW:
(Adil Rashid)
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Extras 10(b 4, lb 5, WD 1, NB 0)
Total 207/10 39.5 overs
FOW:
(Adil Rashid)
In over# 50
Runs : 11 Bowler: Kagiso Rabada Wickets : 0
Over 50. 11 runs. Bowler: Kagiso Rabada. England: 8-311(rr 6.22)
49.6
1
Kagiso Rabada to Liam Plunkett. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by du Plessis. Well I don't think either side will be jumping for joy nor will they be down in the doldrums after that first innings. England could perhaps have scored more but just as each batsman was looking to really push on they got out. South Africa made it difficult for them in the latter part of the innings and England will need to learn from that. We could be in for a close game here, England are going to have to be good in the field and with the ball in hand to defend this score.
49.5
2
Kagiso Rabada to Liam Plunkett. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by van der Dussen.
49.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Jofra Archer. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Duminy.
49.3
2
Kagiso Rabada to Jofra Archer. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Duminy.
49.2
4
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Jofra Archer. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
49.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to Liam Plunkett. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
In over# 49
Runs : 6 Bowler: Lungi Ngidi Wickets : 1
Over 49. 6 runs. Bowler: Lungi Ngidi. England: 8-300(rr 6.12)
48.6
W
OUT! Caught. Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, in the air uncontrolled to backward point, by Amla. Stokes tries the reverse shot again (more of a reverse pull if anything) with the men in the offside in the ring but he's hit it straight to Hashim Amla. Even Stokes was finding it difficult to really get hold of the ball there towards the end with there being no pace to work with. I'm sure the coaches in the England camp will be taking note of that.
48.5
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Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Slower length ball, down leg side backing away driving, inside edge in the air uncontrolled to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
48.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Liam Plunkett. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
48.3
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Lungi Ngidi to Liam Plunkett. Slower length ball, outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
48.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Slower ball short, outside off stump down the track driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by du Plessis.
48.1
4
FOUR! Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Slower ball back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, past fine leg for 4 runs. Not a good ball to start the over and helped around the corner with fine leg in the circle.
In over# 48
Runs : 10 Bowler: Kagiso Rabada Wickets : 1
Over 48. 10 runs. Bowler: Kagiso Rabada. England: 7-294(rr 6.12)
47.6
4
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Liam Plunkett. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs. Good shot from Plunkett, pulled away behind square.
47.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Slower ball short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
47.4
4
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Slower ball short, middle stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Stokes does well to reach that and even better to hit it for four.
47.3
W
OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, by du Plessis. That is out though, Woakes trying again to give himself room to swing the arms but Rabada angled the ball back into him. Woakes didn't connect well with his shot and Faf du Plessis took his third catch of the day at long on.
47.2
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Kagiso Rabada to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
47.1
1
APPEAL! Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi, appeal made for L.B.W. Pitching well outside leg but that has hurt Stokes, a nasty blow near the ankle. The South Africans review but it was clearly not out.
In over# 47
Runs : 9 Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo Wickets : 0
Over 47. 9 runs. Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo. England: 6-284(rr 6.04)
46.6
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APPEAL! Andile Phehlukwayo to Chris Woakes. Half volley, to leg on the front foot working, leading edge to silly mid off for no runs, by Phehlukwayo, appeal made for Caught & Bowled. Chipped into the air by Woakes but it went into the hands on the half volley.
46.5
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Ben Stokes. Slower ball back of a length, to leg backing away pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
46.4
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Chris Woakes. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by du Plessis.
46.3
2
Andile Phehlukwayo to Chris Woakes. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by van der Dussen.
46.3
1
Wide Andile Phehlukwayo to Chris Woakes. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
46.2
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Ben Stokes. Slower ball back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
46.2
1
Wide Andile Phehlukwayo to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, to leg on the front foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
46.1
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Chris Woakes. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for 1 run, run save by Amla.
46.1
1
Wide Andile Phehlukwayo to Chris Woakes. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
In over# 46
Runs : 10 Bowler: Kagiso Rabada Wickets : 0
Over 46. 10 runs. Bowler: Kagiso Rabada. England: 6-275(rr 5.98)
45.6
1
Kagiso Rabada to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Duminy.
45.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Half volley, to leg on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by du Plessis.
45.5
1
Wide Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
45.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Chris Woakes. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
45.3
4
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs. Width from Rabada allows Woakes a full swing of the arms, sending the ball flying over backward point. Just one bounce inside the boundary and over the ropes.
45.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Rabada, fielded by Amla.
45.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
In over# 45
Runs : 5 Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo Wickets : 0
Over 45. 5 runs. Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo. England: 6-265(rr 5.89)
44.6
2
Andile Phehlukwayo to Ben Stokes. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Markram.
44.5
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
44.4
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Ben Stokes. Slower ball half volley, down leg side moves in front glancing, to wicketkeeper for 1 run, run save by de Kock.
44.3
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
44.2
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Chris Woakes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
44.1
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Chris Woakes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
In over# 44
Runs : 3 Bowler: Lungi Ngidi Wickets : 1
Over 44. 3 runs. Bowler: Lungi Ngidi. England: 6-260(rr 5.91)
43.6
W
OUT! Caught. Lungi Ngidi to Moeen Ali. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, in the air uncontrolled to long on, by du Plessis. That's a great take in the deep by the South African captain diving to his left. Again there's no pace on the ball from Ngidi, his execution has been excellent in this spell. England are not having things all their own way here at the Oval, these last few overs will be very important.
43.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
43.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Moeen Ali. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
43.3
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Lungi Ngidi to Moeen Ali. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
43.2
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Lungi Ngidi to Moeen Ali. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
43.1
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump Deep in crease dropped, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
In over# 43
Runs : 7 Bowler: Imran Tahir Wickets : 0
Over 43. 7 runs. Bowler: Imran Tahir. England: 5-257(rr 5.98)
42.6
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Imran Tahir to Moeen Ali. Slider back of a length, off stump on the back foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
42.5
1
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
42.4
2
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner full toss, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by van der Dussen.
42.3
2
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by van der Dussen.
42.2
1
Imran Tahir to Moeen Ali. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
42.1
1
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Duminy.
In over# 42
Runs : 4 Bowler: Lungi Ngidi Wickets : 1
Over 42. 4 runs. Bowler: Lungi Ngidi. England: 5-250(rr 5.95)
41.6
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Lungi Ngidi to Moeen Ali. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
41.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, shy attempt by Tahir.
41.5
1
Wide Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
41.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Moeen Ali. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Duminy.
41.3
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Lungi Ngidi to Moeen Ali. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
41.2
W
OUT! Bowled. Lungi Ngidi to Jos Buttler. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to. Chopped on, the cutter works for Ngidi. He's been taking the pace off a lot, making the batsmen generate their own power. This time the ball gripped in the pitch and came back a bit at Buttler, cramping him for room as he tried to play the pull.
41.1
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by du Plessis.
In over# 41
Runs : 11 Bowler: Imran Tahir Wickets : 0
Over 41. 11 runs. Bowler: Imran Tahir. England: 4-246(rr 6.00)
40.6
2
Imran Tahir to Jos Buttler. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
40.5
1
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by du Plessis.
40.4
4
FOUR! Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Googly back of a length, off stump backing away cutting, past deep point for 4 runs. The spin on the ball takes it further and further behind square and away from the fielder and means that in the end Stokes gets four for that shot.
40.3
1
Imran Tahir to Jos Buttler. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
40.2
2
Imran Tahir to Jos Buttler. Leg spinner full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, to long on for 2 runs, fielded by du Plessis, fielded by Duminy.
40.1
1
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
In over# 40
Runs : 8 Bowler: Lungi Ngidi Wickets : 0
Over 40. 8 runs. Bowler: Lungi Ngidi. England: 4-235(rr 5.88)
39.6
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump Deep in crease driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
39.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to Jos Buttler. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Duminy.
39.4
2
Lungi Ngidi to Jos Buttler. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Amla, fielded by van der Dussen.
39.3
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump backing away pulling, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Amla.
39.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Jos Buttler. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump down the track working, to square leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Amla, fielded by Duminy.
39.1
2
Lungi Ngidi to Jos Buttler. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump down the track glancing, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Tahir.
In over# 39
Runs : 5 Bowler: Imran Tahir Wickets : 0
Over 39. 5 runs. Bowler: Imran Tahir. England: 4-227(rr 5.82)
38.6
1
Imran Tahir to Jos Buttler. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by du Plessis.
38.5
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Imran Tahir to Jos Buttler. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
38.4
2
Imran Tahir to Jos Buttler. Slider half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by van der Dussen.
38.3
1
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner back of a length, off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
38.2
1
Imran Tahir to Jos Buttler. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by du Plessis. Almost a return catch to Tahir, Buttler got that wrong.
38.1
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Imran Tahir to Jos Buttler. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
In over# 38
Runs : 5 Bowler: Kagiso Rabada Wickets : 0
Over 38. 5 runs. Bowler: Kagiso Rabada. England: 4-222(rr 5.84)
37.6
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Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Off cutter short, down leg side no foot movement Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock. Rabada got away with one there, no wide called.
37.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Jos Buttler. Short, outside off stump moves in front pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
37.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
37.3
1
Kagiso Rabada to Jos Buttler. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
37.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Pretorius.
37.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to Jos Buttler. Short, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Markram. That was out with a hit. Buttler called for the single but Markram was in quickly and Stokes was short had the ball hit the stumps. The margins are fine in this game.
In over# 37
Runs : 4 Bowler: Imran Tahir Wickets : 1
Over 37. 4 runs. Bowler: Imran Tahir. England: 4-217(rr 5.86)
36.6
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Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
36.5
W
OUT! Caught. Imran Tahir to Eoin Morgan. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, by Markram. That's a brilliant catch from Aiden Markram, getting both hands underneath the ball diving forwards. Morgan didn't get that right out of the middle but it still went hard and flat. Morgan becomes the third English batsman to perish in the 50s.
36.4
1
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
36.3
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Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to short leg for no runs, fielded by Tahir.
36.2
1
Imran Tahir to Eoin Morgan. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
36.1
2
Imran Tahir to Eoin Morgan. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
In over# 36
Runs : 13 Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius Wickets : 0
Over 36. 13 runs. Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius. England: 3-213(rr 5.92)
35.6
.
Dwaine Pretorius to Ben Stokes. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
35.5
4
FOUR! Dwaine Pretorius to Ben Stokes. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Scoop, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Very cute from Stokes. De Kock was up to the stumps and Stokes played a sort of reverse paddle scoop, letting the ball run away fine off the face of the bat.
35.4
4
FOUR! Dwaine Pretorius to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track flick, in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Uses his feet and goes over the top again towards the shorter boundary. England are hitting the accelerator now.
35.3
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Dwaine Pretorius to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
35.2
4
FOUR! Dwaine Pretorius to Ben Stokes. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Thrown out wide and Stokes reached for it and hit over the top of extra cover. Not the ball du Plessis wanted the bowler to bowl with that field.
35.1
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Eoin Morgan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
In over# 35
Runs : 8 Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo Wickets : 0
Over 35. 8 runs. Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo. England: 3-200(rr 5.71)
34.6
.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Ben Stokes. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock. An excellent yorker, that was very close to off stump.
34.5
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
34.4
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
34.3
2
Andile Phehlukwayo to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump Deep in crease flick, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Rabada.
34.2
4
FOUR! Andile Phehlukwayo to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. A bit of luck for Stokes as he goes hard at the ball and it flies away off the edge. Third man is up in the circle so that will be four.
34.1
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Pretorius.
In over# 34
Runs : 5 Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius Wickets : 0
Over 34. 5 runs. Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius. England: 3-192(rr 5.65)
33.6
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
33.5
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Eoin Morgan. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
33.4
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
33.3
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Eoin Morgan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
33.2
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
33.1
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Dwaine Pretorius to Ben Stokes. Length ball, to leg down the track working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
In over# 33
Runs : 5 Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo Wickets : 0
Over 33. 5 runs. Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo. England: 3-187(rr 5.67)
32.6
.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
32.5
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
32.4
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
32.3
4
FOUR! Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, past deep square leg for 4 runs. Not right out of the middle but it's in the gap, perfectly bisecting the two fielders in the deep.
32.2
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Amla.
32.1
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
In over# 32
Runs : 11 Bowler: Aiden Markram Wickets : 0
Over 32. 11 runs. Bowler: Aiden Markram. England: 3-182(rr 5.69)
31.6
.
Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Ngidi.
31.5
6
SIX! Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. The shackles come off for Eoin Morgan as he launches one over the ropes and into the crowd.
31.4
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Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Markram.
31.3
1
Aiden Markram to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
31.2
4
FOUR! Aiden Markram to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Stokes goes over the top with a bit of width and it's wide enough to beat Rabada at long off. There was some fade in the air off the bat of Stokes which helped.
31.1
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Aiden Markram to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Ngidi.
In over# 31
Runs : 1 Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo Wickets : 0
Over 31. 1 run. Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo. England: 3-171(rr 5.52)
30.6
.
Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram. Another tidy over, Morgan getting a touch frustrated here.
30.5
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Amla.
30.4
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
30.4
1
Wide Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
30.3
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Amla.
30.2
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
30.1
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
In over# 30
Runs : 3 Bowler: Aiden Markram Wickets : 0
Over 30. 3 runs. Bowler: Aiden Markram. England: 3-170(rr 5.67)
29.6
1
Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi. Another tidy over from Markram.
29.5
.
Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
29.4
1
Aiden Markram to Ben Stokes. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
29.3
1
Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to point for 1 run, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
29.2
.
Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
29.1
.
Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Markram.
In over# 29
Runs : 7 Bowler: Imran Tahir Wickets : 0
Over 29. 7 runs. Bowler: Imran Tahir. England: 3-167(rr 5.76)
28.6
1
Imran Tahir to Eoin Morgan. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
28.5
1
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
28.4
4
FOUR! Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Too short from Tahir and Stokes is on the back foot and finds the gap.
28.3
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Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
28.2
1
Imran Tahir to Eoin Morgan. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
28.1
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Imran Tahir to Eoin Morgan. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Rabada. Faf du Plessis continues to rotate his spinners in the middle overs here.
In over# 28
Runs : 2 Bowler: Aiden Markram Wickets : 0
Over 28. 2 runs. Bowler: Aiden Markram. England: 3-160(rr 5.71)
27.6
1
Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
27.5
.
Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
27.4
.
Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Markram.
27.3
.
Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Amla.
27.2
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Aiden Markram to Eoin Morgan. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Markram.
27.1
1
Aiden Markram to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
In over# 27
Runs : 10 Bowler: JP Duminy Wickets : 0
Over 27. 10 runs. Bowler: JP Duminy. England: 3-158(rr 5.85)
26.6
2
JP Duminy to Eoin Morgan. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed to third man for 2 runs, run save by Ngidi.
26.5
4
FOUR! JP Duminy to Eoin Morgan. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, past fine leg for 4 runs. Too straight from Duminy and the man there is in the ring and can't cut off a powerful sweep shot.
26.4
1
JP Duminy to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
26.3
1
JP Duminy to Eoin Morgan. Off break short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
26.2
1
JP Duminy to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
26.1
1
JP Duminy to Eoin Morgan. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by du Plessis.
In over# 26
Runs : 13 Bowler: Lungi Ngidi Wickets : 0
Over 26. 13 runs. Bowler: Lungi Ngidi. England: 3-148(rr 5.69)
25.6
.
Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Off cutter length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
25.5
1
Lungi Ngidi to Eoin Morgan. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
25.4
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Lungi Ngidi to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Rabada.
25.3
6
SIX! Lungi Ngidi to Eoin Morgan. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs. The first six of the tournament is quickly followed by the second. The short ball wasn't well-directed from Ngidi and was helped on its way over the ropes.
25.2
6
SIX! Lungi Ngidi to Eoin Morgan. Back of a length, middle stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. Great hit from Morgan, dancing down the track and dispatching the ball well back into the stands.
25.1
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Lungi Ngidi to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
In over# 25
Runs : 4 Bowler: JP Duminy Wickets : 0
Over 25. 4 runs. Bowler: JP Duminy. England: 3-135(rr 5.40)
24.6
.
JP Duminy to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
24.5
1
JP Duminy to Eoin Morgan. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
24.4
1
JP Duminy to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
24.3
.
JP Duminy to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
24.2
2
JP Duminy to Ben Stokes. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Rabada.
24.1
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JP Duminy to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
In over# 24
Runs : 5 Bowler: Lungi Ngidi Wickets : 0
Over 24. 5 runs. Bowler: Lungi Ngidi. England: 3-131(rr 5.46)
23.6
.
Lungi Ngidi to Eoin Morgan. Slower ball back of a length, down leg side on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Ngidi. Morgan played the slower ball slightly too early and almost offered up a return catch.
23.5
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Lungi Ngidi to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
23.4
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Lungi Ngidi to Eoin Morgan. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Rabada.
23.3
.
Lungi Ngidi to Eoin Morgan. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Ngidi.
23.2
4
FOUR! Lungi Ngidi to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, well timed past long off for 4 runs. Lovely shot from Morgan, hit back beyond Ngidi all along the carpet.
23.1
1
Lungi Ngidi to Ben Stokes. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
In over# 23
Runs : 6 Bowler: Imran Tahir Wickets : 0
Over 23. 6 runs. Bowler: Imran Tahir. England: 3-126(rr 5.48)
22.6
1
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
22.5
.
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
22.4
2
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Slider length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by van der Dussen.
22.3
1
Imran Tahir to Eoin Morgan. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
22.2
1
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
22.1
1
Imran Tahir to Eoin Morgan. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
In over# 22
Runs : 5 Bowler: Kagiso Rabada Wickets : 0
Over 22. 5 runs. Bowler: Kagiso Rabada. England: 3-120(rr 5.45)
21.6
.
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
21.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
21.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Full toss, off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
21.3
1
Kagiso Rabada to Eoin Morgan. Short, down leg side on the back foot working, inside edge to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
21.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
21.1
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Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Ngidi.
21.1
1
Wide Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
In over# 21
Runs : 3 Bowler: Imran Tahir Wickets : 0
Over 21. 3 runs. Bowler: Imran Tahir. England: 3-115(rr 5.48)
20.6
1
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
20.5
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Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Tahir.
20.4
1
Imran Tahir to Eoin Morgan. Googly back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
20.3
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Imran Tahir to Eoin Morgan. Googly back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Tahir.
20.2
.
Imran Tahir to Eoin Morgan. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Tahir.
20.1
1
Imran Tahir to Ben Stokes. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
In over# 20
Runs : 1 Bowler: Kagiso Rabada Wickets : 1
Over 20. 1 run. Bowler: Kagiso Rabada. England: 3-112(rr 5.60)
19.6
.
Kagiso Rabada to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
19.5
.
Kagiso Rabada to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Markram.
19.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, down leg side on the front foot working, thick edge to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
19.3
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Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, middle stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
19.2
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Kagiso Rabada to Ben Stokes. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Rabada.
19.1
W
OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward square leg, by Duminy. That's out too, two in quick succession for South Africa and Rabada strikes straight away, du Plessis sensing the opportunity and bringing him back into the attack. Not for the first time today a drive comes off a thick edge and goes in the air behind square but, unfortunately for Root, for the first time today it went straight to the fielder.
In over# 19
Runs : 9 Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo Wickets : 1
Over 19. 9 runs. Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo. England: 2-111(rr 5.84)
18.6
4
FOUR! Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs. Hands through the ball and Morgan drives for four second ball, not afraid of hitting in the air.
18.5
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Eoin Morgan. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
18.4
W
OUT! Caught. Andile Phehlukwayo to Jason Roy. Short, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, by du Plessis. Straight up, Faf du Plessis is underneath it and takes a very easy catch. One flair shot off the front foot too many for Roy who lost control of that one. A big wicket for South Africa who need regular breakthroughs to try and limit England.
18.3
4
FOUR! Andile Phehlukwayo to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Drilled back down the ground, no respect for the bowler in that shot.
18.2
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Pretorius.
18.1
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Amla.
In over# 18
Runs : 2 Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius Wickets : 0
Over 18. 2 runs. Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius. England: 1-102(rr 5.67)
17.6
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, mis-fielded by Amla, fielded by Ngidi. And that's 50 for Root too who holds this batting lineup together so well.
17.5
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Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
17.4
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Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Ngidi.
17.3
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi. That's 50 for Roy, Bairstow might have failed today but this man is equally dangerous.
17.2
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Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Amla.
17.1
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Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.
In over# 17
Runs : 3 Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo Wickets : 0
Over 17. 4 runs. Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo. England: 1-100(rr 5.88)
16.6
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Jason Roy. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, inside edge to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
16.5
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for 1 run, direct hit by Rabada. Sharp work from Rabada but a good dive from Root gets him home safely.
16.4
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
16.3
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
16.2
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
16.1
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Joe Root. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Amla.
In over# 16
Runs : 9 Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius Wickets : 0
Over 16. 9 runs. Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius. England: 1-96(rr 6.00)
15.6
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Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to third slip for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
15.5
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
15.4
2
Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Tahir.
15.3
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
15.2
4
FOUR! Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. Hit up and over the top by Roy, he saw the slower ball early. This is the kind of bowling he backs himself to take apart.
15.1
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
In over# 15
Runs : 4 Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo Wickets : 0
Over 15. 4 runs. Bowler: Andile Phehlukwayo. England: 1-87(rr 5.80)
14.6
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Phehlukwayo, fielded by Rabada.
14.5
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Rabada.
14.4
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Jason Roy. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by du Plessis.
14.3
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Andile Phehlukwayo to Jason Roy. Short, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Amla.
14.2
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
14.1
1
Andile Phehlukwayo to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
In over# 14
Runs : 4 Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius Wickets : 0
Over 14. 4 runs. Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius. England: 1-83(rr 5.93)
13.6
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to point for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
13.5
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Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
13.4
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
13.3
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Off cutter half volley, off stump on the front foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
13.2
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
13.1
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Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Ngidi.
In over# 13
Runs : 7 Bowler: Kagiso Rabada Wickets : 0
Over 13. 7 runs. Bowler: Kagiso Rabada. England: 1-79(rr 6.08)
12.6
4
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. A disappointing finish to the over for Rabada as Roy plays a short-arm pull and gets the ball well in front of square.
12.5
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Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.
12.4
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Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Short, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Markram.
12.3
2
Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Ngidi. Another ball goes in the air through gully, hard hands from Roy.
12.2
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Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Duminy. Not a nice place to be hit.
12.1
1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
In over# 12
Runs : 4 Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius Wickets : 0
Over 12. 4 runs. Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius. England: 1-72(rr 6.00)
11.6
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Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pushing, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Pretorius.
11.5
4
FOUR! Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. There's the pressure releasse for Roy, short and smashed over the top. He was just starting to look twitchy too.
11.4
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Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
11.3
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Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.
11.2
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Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to gully for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
11.1
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Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by du Plessis.
In over# 11
Runs : 8 Bowler: Kagiso Rabada Wickets : 0
Over 11. 8 runs. Bowler: Kagiso Rabada. England: 1-68(rr 6.18)
10.6
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Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.
10.5
1
Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, inside edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Amla.
10.4
1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
10.3
2
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Tahir.
10.2
4
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs. What a wonderful cricket shot from Root, that one would be at home right in the middle of the textbook.
10.1
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Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by van der Dussen.
In over# 10
Runs : 5 Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius Wickets : 0
Over 10. Power Play Fielding. 5 runs. Bowler: Dwaine Pretorius. England: 1-60(rr 6.00)
9.6
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by van der Dussen.
9.5
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
9.4
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Dwaine Pretorius to Jason Roy. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
9.3
1
Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
9.2
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Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Markram.
9.1
2
Dwaine Pretorius to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by van der Dussen.
In over# 9
Runs : 6 Bowler: Kagiso Rabada Wickets : 0
Over 9. Power Play Fielding. 6 runs. Bowler: Kagiso Rabada. England: 1-55(rr 6.11)
8.6
1
Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
8.5
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Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
8.4
4
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, past deep square leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Ngidi. Picked up quickly and pulled by Root. Again a South African fielder could have done better in the deep.
8.3
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Kagiso Rabada to Joe Root. Short, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by van der Dussen.
8.2
1
Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
8.1
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Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
In over# 8
Runs : 6 Bowler: Lungi Ngidi Wickets : 0
Over 8. Power Play Fielding. 6 runs. Bowler: Lungi Ngidi. England: 1-49(rr 6.12)
7.6
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Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for no runs, fielded by Markram.
7.5
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Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Markram.
7.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Jason Roy. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to point for 1 run, run save by Duminy, fielded by Tahir.
7.3
4
FOUR! Lungi Ngidi to Jason Roy. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Finds the gap in the covers and it's another boundary for Roy, England going well now.
7.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
7.1
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Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
In over# 7
Runs : 4 Bowler: Kagiso Rabada Wickets : 0
Over 7. Power Play Fielding. 4 runs. Bowler: Kagiso Rabada. England: 1-43(rr 6.14)
6.6
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Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
6.5
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Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, fielded by Phehlukwayo. In the air again, not a great shot from Roy, playing too early.
6.4
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Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
6.3
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Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
6.2
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Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Rabada.
6.1
4
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
In over# 6
Runs : 10 Bowler: Lungi Ngidi Wickets : 0
Over 6. Power Play Fielding. 10 runs. Bowler: Lungi Ngidi. England: 1-39(rr 6.50)
5.6
2
Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Markram.
5.5
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Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by van der Dussen.
5.4
1
Lungi Ngidi to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Tahir. Another drive goes in the air through gully off a thick edge.
5.4
1
Wide Lungi Ngidi to Jason Roy. Short, outside off stump down the track Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
5.3
4
FOUR! Lungi Ngidi to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. Punched down the ground by Roy. In fact it's gone all the way to the boundary after running quickly over the advertisements.
5.2
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Lungi Ngidi to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Pretorius.
5.1
2
Lungi Ngidi to Jason Roy. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
In over# 5
Runs : 13 Bowler: Imran Tahir Wickets : 0
Over 5. Power Play Fielding. 13 runs. Bowler: Imran Tahir. England: 1-29(rr 5.80)
4.6
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Imran Tahir to Joe Root. Leg spinner yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Rabada.
4.5
2
Imran Tahir to Joe Root. Leg spinner full toss, to leg on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by van der Dussen. Root must have had his heart in his mouth as he almost chips a full toss straight to mid-wicket.
4.4
4
FOUR! Imran Tahir to Joe Root. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot sweeping, well timed past deep backward square leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Amla. Swept off leg stump and it's through. There are some ageing legs in this South African team.
4.3
2
Imran Tahir to Joe Root. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Pretorius.
4.2
1
Imran Tahir to Jason Roy. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
4.1
4
FOUR! Imran Tahir to Jason Roy. Leg spinner short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Too short and crashed off the back foot by Roy. How many more will Tahir bowl now?
In over# 4
Runs : 5 Bowler: Lungi Ngidi Wickets : 0
Over 4. Power Play Fielding. 5 runs. Bowler: Lungi Ngidi. England: 1-16(rr 4.00)
3.6
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Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.
3.5
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Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point for no runs, fielded by Duminy. Lands just short of JP Duminy at backward point, almost a nightmare for England. Ngidi is extracting a bit of extra bounce from this pitch.
3.4
4
FOUR! Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep square leg for 4 runs. Too short this time from Ngidi and Root rocks back and pulls beautifully behind square.
3.3
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Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.
3.2
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Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
3.1
1
Lungi Ngidi to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Tahir. In the air but in the gap.
In over# 3
Runs : 4 Bowler: Imran Tahir Wickets : 0
Over 3. Power Play Fielding. 4 runs. Bowler: Imran Tahir. England: 1-11(rr 3.67)
2.6
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Imran Tahir to Joe Root. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Ngidi.
2.5
1
Imran Tahir to Jason Roy. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
2.4
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Imran Tahir to Jason Roy. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
2.3
1
Imran Tahir to Joe Root. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
2.2
1
Imran Tahir to Jason Roy. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed back to bowler for 1 run, fielded by Tahir.
2.1
1
Imran Tahir to Joe Root. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Markram.
In over# 2
Runs : 6 Bowler: Lungi Ngidi Wickets : 0
Over 2. Power Play Fielding. 6 runs. Bowler: Lungi Ngidi. England: 1-7(rr 3.50)
1.6
1
Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
1.5
4
FOUR! Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Full and wide and gracefully dispatched to the boundary by Joe Root.
1.4
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Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Rabada.
1.3
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Lungi Ngidi to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Markram.
1.2
1
Lungi Ngidi to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Phehlukwayo.
1.1
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NEW BALL. Lungi Ngidi to Jason Roy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Duminy.
In over# 1
Runs : 1 Bowler: Imran Tahir Wickets : 1
Over 1. Power Play Fielding. 1 run. Bowler: Imran Tahir. England: 1-1(rr 1.00)
0.6
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Imran Tahir to Joe Root. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Rabada.
0.5
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Imran Tahir to Joe Root. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Tahir.
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Imran Tahir to Joe Root. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, inside edge to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Ngidi.
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Imran Tahir to Joe Root. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Tahir.
W
OUT! Caught. Imran Tahir to Jonny Bairstow. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to wicketkeeper, by de Kock. What a start for South Africa! The surprise move of opening with Tahir pays dividends immediately. It was a lovely flighted leg spinner. Bairstow was forward defending and the new ball turned just enough to take the outside edge of his bat on its way into de Kock's gloves.
1
NEW BALL. Imran Tahir to Jason Roy. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, direct hit by Phehlukwayo, fielded by van der Dussen.
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Start of England Innings. Good morning and welcome to The Oval. After all they hype, the predictions, the interviews, the warm-ups, the time is finally upon us. This is the beginning of the Cricket World Cup. The hosts kick us off against South Africa in the first of 45 group stage matches which will ultimately determine which four teams deserve to contest the semi-finals. Fans of both teams involved today have more World Cup memories to forget than ones they will cherish. Can England live up to their billing as favourites and bury the nightmare of their group stage exit in Australia? Can South Africa shake off their reputation of falling short on the world's biggest stage? Stay with us to find out.
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Start of Innings. Good morning and welcome to The Oval. After all they hype, the predictions, the interviews, the warm-ups, the time is finally upon us. This is the beginning of the Cricket World Cup. The hosts kick us off against South Africa in the first of 45 group stage matches which will ultimately determine which four teams deserve to contest the semi-finals. Fans of both teams involved today have more World Cup memories to forget than ones they will cherish. Can England live up to their billing as favourites and bury the nightmare of their group stage exit in Australia? Can South Africa shake off their reputation of falling short on the world's biggest stage? Stay with us to find out.
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South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl.
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Teams will be announced at the toss
In over# 40
Runs : 4 Bowler: Ben Stokes Wickets : 2
Over 40. 8 runs. Bowler: Ben Stokes. South Africa: 10-207(rr 5.17)
39.5
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OUT! Caught. Ben Stokes to Imran Tahir. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to second slip, by Root. Tahir goes first ball, he's guided it straight to Joe Root at first slip. Stokes has two wickets in two balls and England complete a dominant victory here at the Oval. Expectations had been set high but these eleven men sure lived up to them today. After leaving some runs out there with the bat England were electric in the field, setting the tone from the very first ball. Each of the bowlers knew their role and executed their plans perfectly, the pressure proving too much for South Africa in the end. That's all from me at the Oval for today, join us again tomorrow when we'll be at Trent Bridge in Nottingham to see Pakistan take on the West Indies.
39.4
W
OUT! Caught. Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg, by Plunkett. Well struck by Rabada but Ben Stokes can do no wrong today and it's gone straight to Liam Plunkett at deep backward square. England have been impressive today.
39.3
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
39.2
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
39.1
4
FOUR! Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. Runs away fine off a thick edge and beats third man.
In over# 39
Runs : 6 Bowler: Liam Plunkett Wickets : 1
Over 39. 6 runs. Bowler: Liam Plunkett. South Africa: 8-199(rr 5.10)
38.6
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Liam Plunkett to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to point for no runs, shy attempt by Roy.
38.5
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Liam Plunkett to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
38.4
6
SIX! Liam Plunkett to Lungi Ngidi. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. That's a great shot, Ngidi plays with the full face of the bat and lofts the ball straight over the bowler's head and into the stands.
38.3
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Liam Plunkett to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
38.2
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Liam Plunkett to Lungi Ngidi. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to point for no runs, fielded by Roy.
38.1
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OUT! Caught. Liam Plunkett to Hashim Amla. Off cutter bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, top edge in the air uncontrolled to wicketkeeper, by Buttler. Banged in short and Amla tried to hook from somewhere above his head. It would probably have been a wide had he not got a little top edge through to Buttler. Amla goes and this game moves closer to its conclusion.
In over# 38
Runs : 7 Bowler: Ben Stokes Wickets : 0
Over 38. 7 runs. Bowler: Ben Stokes. South Africa: 7-193(rr 5.08)
37.6
1
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
37.5
1
Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Short, down leg side on the back foot defending, mis-timed to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Roy.
37.4
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Slower ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit pad to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
37.3
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Stokes, fielded by Root.
37.2
4
FOUR! Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Close to a leaping Eoin Morgan, perhaps he got a fingertip to it, but it's away to the boundary for four.
37.1
1
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Morgan.
In over# 37
Runs : 3 Bowler: Liam Plunkett Wickets : 0
Over 37. 3 runs. Bowler: Liam Plunkett. South Africa: 7-186(rr 5.03)
36.6
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Liam Plunkett to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, middle stump no foot movement driving, inside edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Roy.
36.5
1
Liam Plunkett to Hashim Amla. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
36.4
1
Liam Plunkett to Kagiso Rabada. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
36.3
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Liam Plunkett to Kagiso Rabada. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
36.2
1
Liam Plunkett to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run.
36.1
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Liam Plunkett to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
In over# 36
Runs : 1 Bowler: Ben Stokes Wickets : 0
Over 36. 1 run. Bowler: Ben Stokes. South Africa: 7-183(rr 5.08)
35.6
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Steer, to point for no runs, fielded by Roy.
35.5
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ali.
35.4
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for no runs, fielded by Root.
35.3
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ali.
35.2
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Ben Stokes to Kagiso Rabada. Short, middle stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs.
35.1
1
Ben Stokes to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
In over# 35
Runs : 2 Bowler: Adil Rashid Wickets : 1
Over 35. 2 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. South Africa: 7-182(rr 5.20)
34.6
1
Adil Rashid to Hashim Amla. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
34.5
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Adil Rashid to Hashim Amla. Leg spinner short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to extra cover for no runs, mis-fielded by Roy.
34.4
1
Adil Rashid to Kagiso Rabada. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for 1 run, mis-fielded by Rashid.
34.3
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Adil Rashid to Kagiso Rabada. Googly back of a length, off stump on the back foot pushing, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Archer.
34.2
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Adil Rashid to Kagiso Rabada. Leg spinner back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Roy.
34.1
W
OUT! Caught. Adil Rashid to Andile Phehlukwayo. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, by Stokes. Oh my word, what a catch. That is probably the catch of the tournament. It might only be game one, but there is no way anyone is topping that. Go out and find a video as you need to see this, incredible.
In over# 34
Runs : 7 Bowler: Jofra Archer Wickets : 0
Over 34. 7 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. South Africa: 6-180(rr 5.29)
33.6
1
Jofra Archer to Andile Phehlukwayo. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, shy attempt by Roy.
33.5
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Jofra Archer to Andile Phehlukwayo. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
33.5
1
Wide Jofra Archer to Andile Phehlukwayo. Bouncer, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
33.4
4
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Andile Phehlukwayo. Short, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, past fine leg for 4 runs. That's gone quickly and it's gone fine and Rashid won't get there to cut it off.
33.3
.
Jofra Archer to Andile Phehlukwayo. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Roy.
33.2
1
Jofra Archer to Hashim Amla. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for 1 run, run save by Roy.
33.1
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Jofra Archer to Hashim Amla. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Archer.
In over# 33
Runs : 6 Bowler: Adil Rashid Wickets : 0
Over 33. 6 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. South Africa: 6-173(rr 5.24)
32.6
.
Adil Rashid to Andile Phehlukwayo. Googly length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
32.5
1
Adil Rashid to Hashim Amla. Leg spinner back of a length, to leg on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
32.4
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Adil Rashid to Hashim Amla. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Roy.
32.3
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Adil Rashid to Hashim Amla. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Roy.
32.2
1
Adil Rashid to Andile Phehlukwayo. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
32.1
4
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Andile Phehlukwayo. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Whacked over the legside field, South Africa need plenty more of those.
In over# 32
Runs : 0 Bowler: Jofra Archer Wickets : 1
Over 32. no runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. South Africa: 6-167(rr 5.22)
31.6
.
Jofra Archer to Hashim Amla. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
31.5
W
OUT! Caught. Jofra Archer to Rassie van der Dussen. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, by Ali. Morgan throws the ball to Archer and he's delivered again. Four dot balls followed by a bouncer and van der Dussen mis-times a flat-batted shot. The ball loops up in the air and Moeen takes a simple catch. What an impact this man has had with the ball, he's living up to his billing and he looks pumped too.
31.4
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Jofra Archer to Rassie van der Dussen. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to fourth slip for no runs, shy attempt by Roy.
31.3
.
Jofra Archer to Rassie van der Dussen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
31.2
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Jofra Archer to Rassie van der Dussen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Archer.
31.1
.
Jofra Archer to Rassie van der Dussen. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to first slip for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
In over# 31
Runs : 1 Bowler: Adil Rashid Wickets : 0
Over 31. 1 run. Bowler: Adil Rashid. South Africa: 5-167(rr 5.39)
30.6
.
Adil Rashid to Andile Phehlukwayo. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Archer.
30.5
.
APPEAL! Adil Rashid to Andile Phehlukwayo. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, hit pad to silly point for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. Well I think Phehlukwayo is a very lucky boy indeed. He went back to a very full googly and was struck on the pad. Not out was the decision on the field but England reviewed and were confident. It's landed millimetres outside leg stump, otherwise I think it was out.
30.4
1
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Stokes. Half century number five for van der Dussen in just his ninth ODI.
30.3
.
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Rashid.
30.2
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Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Rashid.
30.1
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Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Roy.
In over# 30
Runs : 10 Bowler: Moeen Ali Wickets : 0
Over 30. 10 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. South Africa: 5-166(rr 5.53)
29.6
1
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Morgan.
29.5
.
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
29.4
4
FOUR! Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, past deep cover for 4 runs. Too short from Moeen and cut away nicely.
29.3
1
Moeen Ali to Andile Phehlukwayo. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
29.2
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Moeen Ali to Andile Phehlukwayo. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for no runs, fielded by Root.
29.1
4
FOUR! Moeen Ali to Andile Phehlukwayo. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
In over# 29
Runs : 6 Bowler: Adil Rashid Wickets : 0
Over 29. 6 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. South Africa: 5-156(rr 5.38)
28.6
1
Adil Rashid to Andile Phehlukwayo. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
28.5
.
Adil Rashid to Andile Phehlukwayo. Googly length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
28.4
4
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Andile Phehlukwayo. Slider length ball, off stump down the track driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Lovely use of the feet and driven firmly into the gap.
28.3
.
Adil Rashid to Andile Phehlukwayo. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
28.2
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Adil Rashid to Andile Phehlukwayo. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
28.1
1
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot working, to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
In over# 28
Runs : 4 Bowler: Moeen Ali Wickets : 0
Over 28. 4 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. South Africa: 5-150(rr 5.36)
27.6
1
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for 1 run, fielded by Morgan.
27.5
1
Moeen Ali to Andile Phehlukwayo. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
27.4
.
Moeen Ali to Andile Phehlukwayo. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
27.3
.
Moeen Ali to Andile Phehlukwayo. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Roy.
27.2
.
Moeen Ali to Andile Phehlukwayo. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Roy.
27.1
2
Moeen Ali to Andile Phehlukwayo. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Stokes.
In over# 27
Runs : 4 Bowler: Liam Plunkett Wickets : 1
Over 27. 4 runs. Bowler: Liam Plunkett. South Africa: 5-146(rr 5.41)
26.6
.
Liam Plunkett to Rassie van der Dussen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to fourth slip for no runs, fielded by Roy.
26.5
1
Liam Plunkett to Andile Phehlukwayo. Short, down leg side on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Rashid.
26.4
.
Liam Plunkett to Andile Phehlukwayo. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
26.3
1
Liam Plunkett to Rassie van der Dussen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Root.
26.2
W
OUT! Run Out. Liam Plunkett to Rassie van der Dussen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Stokes, by Morgan. Brilliant quick pick up and throw from Ben Stokes and that looks out. Poor cricket from Pretorious who ended up in a crumpled heap at the bowler's end with Morgan having taken off the bails.
26.1
1
Liam Plunkett to Dwaine Pretorius. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
In over# 26
Runs : 5 Bowler: Moeen Ali Wickets : 1
Over 26. 5 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. South Africa: 4-142(rr 5.46)
25.6
.
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
25.5
W
OUT! Caught. Moeen Ali to JP Duminy. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, by Stokes. There's a man back there at long off and that's straight to him. It looked like Duminy was trying to go wider and hit over extra cover but that's a soft dismissal. Still no sign of Amla and South Africa are in real trouble now.
25.4
.
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Roy.
25.3
4
FOUR! Moeen Ali to JP Duminy. Off break length ball, off stump down the track flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Good use of the feet from Duminy. He doesn't have much time to get going here with the rate climbing for South Africa.
25.2
1
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Roy.
25.1
.
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
In over# 25
Runs : 2 Bowler: Liam Plunkett Wickets : 0
Over 25. 2 runs. Bowler: Liam Plunkett. South Africa: 3-137(rr 5.48)
24.6
.
Liam Plunkett to JP Duminy. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Plunkett.
24.5
.
Liam Plunkett to JP Duminy. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot pushing, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
24.4
1
Liam Plunkett to Rassie van der Dussen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
24.3
1
Liam Plunkett to JP Duminy. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Root.
24.2
.
Liam Plunkett to JP Duminy. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs.
24.1
.
Liam Plunkett to JP Duminy. Short, middle stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
In over# 24
Runs : 6 Bowler: Moeen Ali Wickets : 0
Over 24. 6 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. South Africa: 3-135(rr 5.62)
23.6
1
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Rashid.
23.5
1
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Plunkett.
23.4
1
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
23.3
1
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Morgan.
23.2
1
Moeen Ali to JP Duminy. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
23.1
1
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Plunkett.
In over# 23
Runs : 4 Bowler: Liam Plunkett Wickets : 1
Over 23. 4 runs. Bowler: Liam Plunkett. South Africa: 3-129(rr 5.61)
22.6
W
OUT! Caught. Liam Plunkett to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, by Root. Whipped away behind square but it's a long part of the ground and de Kock has picked out Joe Root. That's a big wicket for England, de Kock was starting to look dangerous.
22.5
1
Liam Plunkett to Rassie van der Dussen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
22.4
.
Liam Plunkett to Rassie van der Dussen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to point for no runs, fielded by Roy.
22.3
.
Liam Plunkett to Rassie van der Dussen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
22.2
2
Liam Plunkett to Rassie van der Dussen. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Stokes.
22.1
1
Liam Plunkett to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
In over# 22
Runs : 16 Bowler: Moeen Ali Wickets : 0
Over 22. 16 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. South Africa: 2-125(rr 5.68)
21.6
.
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
21.5
4
FOUR! Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. That would have gone straight to first slip but there isn't one and again the ball runs away to the fence.
21.4
1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Root.
21.3
1
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Root.
21.2
4
FOUR! Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Followed up with a clever reverse paddle sweep that also finds its way to the boundary. Moeen has bowled two good balls in this over and conceded ten runs.
21.1
6
SIX! Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. Lovely shot, classical stuff. Really nice use of the feet from van der Dussen and a great connection to send the ball straight into the sightscreen.
In over# 21
Runs : 12 Bowler: Liam Plunkett Wickets : 0
Over 21. 12 runs. Bowler: Liam Plunkett. South Africa: 2-109(rr 5.19)
20.6
.
Liam Plunkett to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
20.5
6
SIX! Liam Plunkett to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs. Top shot, that's what South Africa need with the rate starting to climb. Quinton de Kock followed through with the drive and it's gone all the way for six over the short boundary.
20.4
.
Liam Plunkett to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
20.3
1
Liam Plunkett to Rassie van der Dussen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
20.2
1
Liam Plunkett to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
20.1
4
FOUR! Liam Plunkett to Quinton de Kock. Short, down leg side backing away pulling, past deep backward square leg for 4 runs. A shuffle of the feet from de Kock puts Plunkett off and he gets pulled behind square for four.
In over# 20
Runs : 2 Bowler: Moeen Ali Wickets : 0
Over 20. 2 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. South Africa: 2-97(rr 4.85)
19.6
.
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
19.5
1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Plunkett.
19.4
.
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to point for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
19.3
.
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
19.2
.
APPEAL! Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, by Buttler, appeal made for Stumped. The back foot slid but was never raised, hence the muted appeal.
19.1
1
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Plunkett.
In over# 19
Runs : 6 Bowler: Liam Plunkett Wickets : 0
Over 19. 6 runs. Bowler: Liam Plunkett. South Africa: 2-95(rr 5.00)
18.6
1
Liam Plunkett to Rassie van der Dussen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Root. Another ball goes off a thick edge through gully with the extra bounce in this pitch.
18.5
1
Liam Plunkett to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Root.
18.4
.
Liam Plunkett to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, down leg side on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
18.3
1
Liam Plunkett to Rassie van der Dussen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Root.
18.2
1
Liam Plunkett to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Root.
18.1
2
Liam Plunkett to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Root.
In over# 18
Runs : 3 Bowler: Moeen Ali Wickets : 0
Over 18. 3 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. South Africa: 2-89(rr 4.94)
17.6
.
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
17.5
2
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Root.
17.4
1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow. That single takes de Kock to another ODI 50, he's such an important player for South Africa.
17.3
.
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Roy.
17.2
.
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Root.
17.1
.
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Root.
In over# 17
Runs : 7 Bowler: Adil Rashid Wickets : 0
Over 17. 7 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. South Africa: 2-86(rr 5.06)
16.6
1
Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Leg spinner back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Plunkett.
16.5
.
Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
16.4
1
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
16.3
1
Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
16.2
.
Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
16.1
4
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot sweeping, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs. Gets it fine, down the legside from Rashid and cleverly put away.
In over# 16
Runs : 5 Bowler: Moeen Ali Wickets : 0
Over 16. 5 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. South Africa: 2-79(rr 4.94)
15.6
.
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, to second slip for no runs, fielded by Rashid.
15.5
.
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
15.4
.
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, fielded by Plunkett.
15.3
.
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Roy.
15.2
4
FOUR! Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. Gets the reverse out and plays it well. That might just get him going out in the middle.
15.1
1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break back of a length, off stump on the back foot pushing, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Roy.
In over# 15
Runs : 3 Bowler: Adil Rashid Wickets : 0
Over 15. 3 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. South Africa: 2-74(rr 4.93)
14.6
.
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Rashid. Another good over from Rashid.
14.5
.
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Plunkett.
14.4
.
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Rashid.
14.3
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Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Rashid.
14.2
1
Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Googly length ball, to leg on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Root.
14.1
2
Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bairstow.
In over# 14
Runs : 1 Bowler: Moeen Ali Wickets : 0
Over 14. 5 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. South Africa: 2-71(rr 5.07)
13.6
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Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed past fine leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Buttler. And that one has beaten everything.
13.5
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Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
13.4
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Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to wicketkeeper for no runs, dropped catch by Buttler. Nicked and dropped. Buttler has missed a few opportunities behind the stumps in recent times and that's another to add to the list.
13.3
1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break back of a length, outside off stump down the track pushing, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
13.2
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Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
13.1
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Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
In over# 13
Runs : 4 Bowler: Adil Rashid Wickets : 0
Over 13. 4 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. South Africa: 2-66(rr 5.08)
12.6
1
Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Slider length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, top edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Root.
12.5
1
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
12.4
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Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Rashid.
12.3
1
Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Leg spinner back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, Gloved to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
12.2
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Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Roy.
12.1
1
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Roy.
In over# 12
Runs : 11 Bowler: Moeen Ali Wickets : 0
Over 12. 11 runs. Bowler: Moeen Ali. South Africa: 2-62(rr 5.17)
11.6
6
SIX! Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. A full swing of the bat and that's the first maximum for South Africa.
11.5
1
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
11.4
1
Moeen Ali to Quinton de Kock. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
11.3
1
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
11.2
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Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
11.1
2
Moeen Ali to Rassie van der Dussen. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Bairstow.
In over# 11
Runs : 7 Bowler: Adil Rashid Wickets : 0
Over 11. 7 runs. Bowler: Adil Rashid. South Africa: 2-51(rr 4.64)
10.6
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Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Roy.
10.5
4
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Googly length ball, middle stump on the front foot sweeping, bottom edge past third man for 4 runs. Would you believe it! The ball has hit off stump, the bail lit up and then settled back into position on top of the stumps. To really rub it in it rebounded away for four runs too, the ball coming off the bottom edge of de Kock's bat, into his pad and then off off stump.
10.4
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Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Ali.
10.3
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Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
10.2
2
Adil Rashid to Quinton de Kock. Leg spinner half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Archer.
10.1
1
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Googly back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, for 1 run, fielded by Plunkett.
In over# 10
Runs : 1 Bowler: Jofra Archer Wickets : 1
Over 10. Power Play Fielding. 1 run. Bowler: Jofra Archer. South Africa: 2-44(rr 4.40)
9.6
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Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock. Short, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, run save by Buttler, fielded by Bairstow.
9.5
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Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
9.4
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Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot dropped, to gully for no runs, fielded by Roy.
9.3
W
OUT! Caught. Jofra Archer to Faf du Plessis. Short, outside off stump on the back foot hooking, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, by Ali. That's a top edge, it's high in the air, and taken by Moeen Ali! It's that man Jofra Archer again, the England selectors will be high-fiving somewhere. Again it was the extra pace of Archer which got du Plessis into trouble, he simply couldn't control the shot.
9.2
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Jofra Archer to Faf du Plessis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
9.1
1
Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot flick, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rashid.
In over# 9
Runs : 3 Bowler: Chris Woakes Wickets : 0
Over 9. Power Play Fielding. 3 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. South Africa: 1-43(rr 4.78)
8.6
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Chris Woakes to Faf du Plessis. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
8.5
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Chris Woakes to Faf du Plessis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Ali.
8.4
1
Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
8.3
1
Chris Woakes to Faf du Plessis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run.
8.2
1
Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, inside edge to leg gully for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
8.1
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Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
In over# 8
Runs : 9 Bowler: Jofra Archer Wickets : 1
Over 8. Power Play Fielding. 9 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. South Africa: 1-40(rr 5.00)
7.6
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Jofra Archer to Faf du Plessis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
7.5
4
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Faf du Plessis. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Not loads of footwork from du Plessis but great hands and the timing wasn't shabby either.
7.4
W
OUT! Caught. Jofra Archer to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to first slip, by Root. Well just as I say that he's out! Jofra Archer has the breakthrough for England. Markram was trying to force the ball off the back foot, it is an area he scores a lot of runs. With the extra pace of Archer though the ball slid off the edge and Root took a sharp catch at slip.
7.3
4
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. That's another classy drive from Markram. It might have been a surprise to some that he was in the eleven today but he looks good so far.
7.2
1
Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rashid.
7.1
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Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock. Short, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
In over# 7
Runs : 5 Bowler: Chris Woakes Wickets : 0
Over 7. Power Play Fielding. 5 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. South Africa: 0-31(rr 4.43)
6.6
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Chris Woakes to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
6.5
4
FOUR! Chris Woakes to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. Finally Markram gets one through the elite fielders in the offside ring. That was a lovely cricket shot.
6.4
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Chris Woakes to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, run save by Roy.
6.3
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Chris Woakes to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Roy.
6.2
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Chris Woakes to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
6.1
1
Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
In over# 6
Runs : 4 Bowler: Jofra Archer Wickets : 0
Over 6. Power Play Fielding. 4 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. South Africa: 0-26(rr 4.33)
5.6
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Jofra Archer to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Archer.
5.5
1
Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Plunkett. A bit of a wild swing from de Kock and he's lucky that didn't go to hand.
5.4
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Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock. Bouncer, down leg side swayed away Leave, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
5.3
1
Jofra Archer to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Rashid.
5.2
2
Jofra Archer to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Plunkett.
5.1
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Jofra Archer to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Roy.
In over# 5
Runs : 8 Bowler: Chris Woakes Wickets : 0
Over 5. Power Play Fielding. 8 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. South Africa: 0-22(rr 4.40)
4.6
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Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Woakes, fielded by Plunkett.
4.5
4
FOUR! Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, to leg on the front foot pushing, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs. And that's four too, excellent timing from de Kock as he stands up really tall on that front foot.
4.4
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Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot dropped, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
4.3
4
FOUR! Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, to leg on the front foot cutting, well timed past deep point for 4 runs. This time de Kock does get one through that offside field, he gave himself just enough room for the shot.
4.2
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Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, hit body to silly point for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
4.1
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Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Woakes.
In over# 4
Runs : 4 Bowler: Jofra Archer Wickets : 0
Over 4. Power Play Fielding. 4 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. South Africa: 0-14(rr 3.50)
3.6
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Jofra Archer to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
3.5
.
Jofra Archer to Hashim Amla. Bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit helmet to short leg for no runs. Ouch. That's done Amla for pace and smashed into the grill of his helmet. On comes the physio to check for any signs of concussion. In fact Amla is heading off with the physio and Markram is coming out to bat.
3.4
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Jofra Archer to Hashim Amla. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Archer.
3.3
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Jofra Archer to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Roy.
3.2
4
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs. Deft touch from the experienced Amla, run down off the face of the bat wide of second slip but fine of third man.
3.1
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Jofra Archer to Hashim Amla. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, well timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
In over# 3
Runs : 6 Bowler: Chris Woakes Wickets : 0
Over 3. Power Play Fielding. 6 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. South Africa: 0-10(rr 3.33)
2.6
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Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
2.5
2
Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Bairstow.
2.4
4
FOUR! Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the front foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. Slip had just been taken out and that's where this ball has gone. De Kock was looking to get on the front foot but it was a cutter from Woakes and it got big on him, taking a top-edge as de Kock played a flat-batted shot.
2.3
.
Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Root.
2.2
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Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, middle stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
2.1
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Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Plunkett.
In over# 2
Runs : 2 Bowler: Jofra Archer Wickets : 0
Over 2. Power Play Fielding. 2 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. South Africa: 0-4(rr 2.00)
1.6
1
Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Morgan. A good start from England both with the ball and in the field.
1.5
.
Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
1.4
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Jofra Archer to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
1.3
1
Jofra Archer to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
1.2
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Jofra Archer to Hashim Amla. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to point for no runs, run save by Roy.
1.1
.
NEW BALL. Jofra Archer to Hashim Amla. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
In over# 1
Runs : 2 Bowler: Chris Woakes Wickets : 0
Over 1. Power Play Fielding. 2 runs. Bowler: Chris Woakes. South Africa: 0-2(rr 2.00)
0.6
.
Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Steer, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
0.5
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Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
0.4
2
Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Archer.
0.3
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Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Roy.
0.2
.
Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to third slip for no runs, fielded by Root.
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NEW BALL. Chris Woakes to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, run save by Stokes.
0.1
Start of South Africa Innings.
