England top their group despite the loss but Jason Roy had to retire hurt with a potentially tournament-ending injury
2nd over: South Africa 9-0 (Hendricks 2, de Kock 7) At the other end it’s Chris Woakes, who’s been bowling with such authority in this World Cup. He produces three dots and three singles, and his length is as immaculate as his hair.
1st over: South Africa 6-0 (Hendricks 1, de Kock 5) It’s Moeen Ali to get the game under way. Morgan fancies him to get Quinton de Kock, but it’s de Kock – fortified by taking the knee – who strikes the first blow, going inside-out to loft a one-bounce four over extra-cover.
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