Ganga: Archer brings wicket-taking quality to this England side
Daren Ganga, Murali Kartik and Ajit Agarkar preview the opening game of the World Cup between England and South Africa
30/05Result
1st match, ICC Cricket World Cup at London, May 30 2019
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![England]( "England")
311/8 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
207 (39.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
30/05Result
1st match, ICC Cricket World Cup at London, May 30 2019
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![England]( "England")
311/8 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
207 (39.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Will England live up to the hype?
This England team has come a long way since the 2015 World Cup. Can they top off their phenomenal comeback with a title?
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As it happened: England v South Africa
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