Pakistan broken by Russell's short stuff

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed conceded seamer Andre Russell’s opening spell laid the foundation for the West Indies’ seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in Friday’s World Cup fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Holder impressed by Thomas aggression

Captain Jason Holder lauded the performance of fast bowler Oshane Thomas, who impressed in Friday’s seven-wicket World Cup victory over Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

Three key Proteas players

Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo have been identified as three key players for the Proteas as they face Bangladesh at the Oval on Sunday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Predicting the starting XI vs Bangladesh

South Africa face Bangladesh in their second World Cup match on Sunday. After a heavy defeat to England, they will aim to bounce back with a win. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.

Preview: Proteas vs Bangladesh

The quality of the performance will be as important as the result when the Proteas face Bangladesh at the Oval on Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rassie: It looks a lot worse than it is

Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen has suggested that the heavy margin of defeat against England was not a true reflection of the competitive nature of the game.

Windies thrash Pakistan at Trent Bridge

The West Indies stormed to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in Friday’s World Cup fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Kallis: SA can go deep in this tournament

Proteas legend Jacques Kallis has backed the Proteas to recover strongly after the England defeat.

Ngidi: I wanted two wickets up front

Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has expressed his disappointment with his opening spell during the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England at the Oval.

Faf: Amla blow unsettled Proteas batsmen

Faf du Plessis has explained how Hashim Amla’s concussion scare unsettled the Proteas dressing room during their chase of 312 at the Oval against England.

Experts react to Proteas thrashing

There was a strong reaction on Twitter after the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England, here are some of the highlights.

'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.

Du Plessis laments early wickets

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has admitted England were better in ‘all facets of the game’ following his side’s crushing 104-run defeat at the Oval on Thursday, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London

Win margin surprised Morgan

Eoin Morgan expressed surprise by the size of England’s 104-run victory over South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup at the Oval, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.