England crushed South Africa by 104 runs to win the first match of the 2019 Cricket World Cup at the Oval on Thursday. The home side made 311 for eight in their 50 overs, with Ben Stokes top-scoring with 89. South Africa were dismissed for 207 in 39.5 overs, with England paceman Jofra Archer claiming three wickets.
Highlights: Jofra Archer bowled a beautiful spell of 3/27 as South Africa were all out for 207 runs. The hosts won the opener by 104 runs. Earlier, England finished their innings at 311/8 in 50 overs. Ben Stokes was the pick of the batsmen for England as he scored 89. Jason Roy, Joe Root and Eoin Morgan slammed respective half-centuries for the Three Lions. As for the Proteas, Lungi Ngidi scalped 3 while Imran Tahir and Kagiso Rabada scalped two wicket each.
