'We did not think we had enough runs'
Eoin Morgan thought the 311 that England scored was not enough, but this did not stop them from beating the Proteas by 104 runs in the World Cup opener at the Oval.
Faf: We want to move on quickly
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis discusses the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to World Cup hosts England at the Oval.
Proteas still struggling with identity
The self-styled dark horses of the 2019 World Cup continue to search for solutions to their selection and batting woes, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Five takeaways: England vs Proteas
SA Cricket Magazine picks up on five talking points after the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Proteas player ratings: Few positives
The Proteas succumbed to defeat in their World Cup 2019 opening encounter against hosts England at the Oval. WADE PRETORIUS rates the South African players.
England overpower misfiring Proteas
The Proteas suffered a heavy 104-run defeat at the hands of World Cup favourites England in the tournament opener at the Oval, reports KHALID MOHIDIN.
Amla cleared to bat
Proteas batsman Hashim Amla has been cleared to bat after a concussion scare in the opening match against England at the Oval
England set 311 for Proteas
England posted a reachable 311 against the Proteas in the World Cup opener at the Oval, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
RECAP: Proteas lose by 104 runs
Follow live coverage of the World Cup clash between the Proteas and England at the Oval with the team at SA Cricket Magazine.
Proteas bowl first in CWC opener
The Proteas won the toss and will bowl first in the opening World Cup clash against England at the Oval, KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
I want to lead - Rabada
24-year-old Kagiso Rabada is full of confidence as he leads the Proteas pace attack into war against a powerful English batting lineup at the Oval.
Donald relives 1992 CWC
Allan Donald relives the first ball he bowled at the opening match of the 1992 World Cup that had cricket fans off their seats.
FAN CAMS: SA vs England, The Oval
The opening game between the Proteas and England has arrived. Here is what the fans had to say outside The Oval.
England undaunted by expectation
England’s captain Eoin Morgan is not concerned with sending a message to the rest of the cricket world when his side take on the Proteas in Thursday’s World Cup opener, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
'Favourites tag is there for a reason'
Eoin Morgan promised that England will not fold under the pressure of being World Cup favourites ahead of Thursday’s opener against South Africa.
