ENG vs SA, 1st ODI Live: Jason Roy (in picture) opened batting for England with Jonny Bairstow.© AFP
England vs South Africa, 1st ODI Live Score And Live Updates: Rassie van der Dussen scored 133 runs off 117 balls as South Africa posted 333 for 5 against England in the first ODI of the three-match series at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. Liam Livingstone dismissed both Aiden Markram (77) and van der Dussen in the same over to help England bounce back in the back after the duo stitched 151 runs for the third wicket. Both the players’ innings had kept South Africa in the driver’s seat against England for a long period. Livingstone returned figures of 2 for 29 in his four overs, while Sam Curran, Moeen Ali and Brydon Carse picked a wicket each. Earlier, South Africa skipper Keshav Maharaj opted to bat against England in the game. While the match in Durham kicked off the series between the two competitive sides, it also sees Ben Stokes bidding adieu to the ODI format. Stokes, who makes his final appearance in the format with his 105th game, announced about his decision to retire from ODIs on the eve of the match vs South Africa. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Playing XIs:
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Janneman Malan, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj(c), Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
England: Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler(w/c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Matty Potts
Here are the Live Score Updates Of England vs South Africa, 1st ODI Straight From Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
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