The opening match of the 2019 ICC World Cup between England South Africa will be played on 30th May at 3 PM IST at the Kia Oval, London.
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Predicted XIs:
England: Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (C), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (WK), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Liam Plunkett, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
South Africa: Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis (C), David Miller, JP Duminy, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius/Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir.
Team News:
- South African pacer Dale Steyn has been ruled out of this match through injury.
- Either Dwaine Pretorius or Chris Morris is likely to replace Steyn in the South African starting XI.
- England captain Eoin Morgan has recovered from his finger injury and is expected to lead his side against South Africa in the tournament opener.
- Liam Plunkett is likely to get the nod ahead of Mark Wood in the England lineup.
Match Tips:
- Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy with spurts of sunlight breaking through and little chance of rain.
- The Pitch is likely to be batsman-friendly. Expect England to bat first if they win the toss and post a big total on the board.
- Even without Steyn, South Africa possess a fearsome bowling attack. However, their batting lineup is over-reliant on Amla, De Kock and Du Plessis.
- Match Prediction: England to win their opening match by a comfortable margin.
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