ICC World Cup 2019: England take down South Africa in opener

England's Jofra Archer, second left, celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen in the ICC World Cup opener. (AP)

Updated on: May 31, 2019 12:05 AM IST

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England's Jofra Archer, second left, celebrates taking the wicket of South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen in the ICC World Cup opener. (AP)

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South Africa's Imran Tahir got his team off to a great start with the wicket of Jonny Bairstow in the first over. (AP)

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Joe Root and Jason Roy strung a partnership of 106 runs. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes put England on course for a big total with a 106-run stand. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Ben Stokes scored 89 runs off 79 balls as England posted 311/8 in 50 overs. (AP)

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Jofra Archer set the ball rolling for England with the wickets of Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Quinton de Kock scored 68 runs off 74 balls, but South Africa kept losing wickets at regular intervals. (AP)

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Ben Stokes picked up the last two wickets as South Africa were bowled out for 207 runs. (Action Images via Reuters)