Published: May 30, 2019
• England 311-8, South Africa 207
• Home side open campaign with 104-run win at the Oval
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• Home side open campaign with 104-run win at the Oval
Prompted by a potent opening spell from Jofra Archer and some moments of magic in the field, England began their World Cup campaign with a comfortable 104‑run win against South Africa.
No team can be guaranteed to defend 311 in this era but Archer’s opening spell of five overs set England on course. His first intervention was to deliver a bouncer, which struck the head of Hashim Amla – who was compelled to retire and undergo extensive examinations – though he was fit enough to come back later.
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