Ben Stokes scored 89 runs off 79 balls with 9 fours, bagged 2 wickets, took two catches - one of them a spectacular effort - and even effected a run out!
in terms of European pedigree, Liverpool are clearly ahead. They are appearing in their ninth final in this competition and are looking to win it for the sixth time. In contrast, it is 35 years since Spurs were in any European final.
While not many are talking about the Sri Lankan team, England captain Eoin Morgan spoke about them in a tongue-in-cheek manner.
The batsmen have become so dominant in the modern-day game, that 350 now seems to have become the new 300. Nine times since June 2015, England have made scores in excess of 350.
A look at the cricketers who made smashing World Cup debuts.
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has challenged his side to make amends for the painful start to their World Cup campaign as they aim to bounce back against Bangladesh on Sunday.
Athletics South Africa (ASA) said on Friday it had joined Caster Semenya's appeal against the ruling that currently prevents the double Olympic champion from running her preferred distance races unless she takes testosterone-suppressant medication.
Hashim Amla tried to hook, but the ball crashed into the helmet's grill, forcing the South African to leave the field. Aiden Markram, beaten by excess pace and movement, only managed to edge him to the lone slip.
As Afghanistan brace up for their opening encounter of the 2019 World Cup against Australia, it can be easy to overlook how far the men from the war-torn nation have traversed in a short span of time.
Johanna Konta became the first British woman in 36 years to reach the fourth round of the French Open when she defeated Slovakia's Viktoria Kuzmova 6-2, 6-1 on Friday.
Ahead of India's opening World Cup clash against South Africa which is scheduled to be played on June 5, team India went out to play a game of paintball on Friday.
Steve Smith and David Warner are back in the Australia squad for the World Cup in England and Wales and are set to start their country's World Cup opener against Afghanistan in Bristol on Saturday. Smith and Warner served 12-month bans following the "sandpaper-gate" incident in the Cape Town Test in March last year and Smith lost the Australia captaincy as a result.
New Zealand will look to leave behind the thrashing against West Indies and aim for a positive start to their World Cup campaign when they take on Sri Lanka at the Cardiff Wales Stadium on Saturday. The Black Caps were taken for plenty by the West Indies in their final warm-up match where they squandered 421 runs and eventually lost the match by 91 runs.
West Indies crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in a one-sided contest at Trent Bridge on Friday as the two-time champions laid down a marker in their first match of the World Cup. Pakistan had no answer to the West Indies' fast bowlers and were bundled out for a paltry 105 in just 21.4 overs -- their second-lowest World Cup total.
Serena Williams will be up against Kenin, a 20-year-old who is ranked 35th and based in Florida. Kenin is a big hitter who has yet to get to the fourth round at a major tournament in eight previous appearances.
Ramos called a news conference on Thursday to announce his decision, saying he is happy at Real Madrid and that money is secondary to him at this point.
Handed a massive defeat in their World Cup opener, South African pacer Lungi Ngidi said the team was satisfied with their bowling effort as they managed to restrict England to what he feels was a "below-par" total.
Rashid Khan has hit a conciliatory note. The golfer wants a "compromise" with the Delhi Golf Club (DGC). But the settlement offer isn't out of any pressure or desperation.
England registered a dominating 104-run win against South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2019 opener at the Oval in London on Thursday. Ben Stokes produced an all-round performance guiding hosts to their first victory of the campaign.
Renowned sports psychologist Dr Rudi Webster, who has done pioneering work in the mental component of performance and mental conditioning of athletes, has worked with top Australian Rules football teams and golf legend Greg Norman.
The legendary Sir Vivian Richards believes that the current West Indies team has the arsenal to take the World Cup home.
Jofra Archer's initiation into the England set-up on Thursday was not the first time a 'foreigner' has played a World Cup game for England. Born in Barbados to a Bajan father and an English mother, Archer even played for the West Indies Under-19 team before switching sides.
As two time world champions West Indies clash with 1992 champions Pakistan TimesofIndia.com takes a look at which team holds the edge in this encounter of two mercurial teams. While the Windies have the power hitters, Pakistan might have the bowlers who could silence the Windies big guns.
Pakistan and West Indies, the two most unpredictable sides, will take on each other in their first World Cup game at Trent Bridge, on Friday. No matter how unpredictable these two sides can be, on their day, they can beat any top side in the world.
Defending champion Simona Halep stuttered into the French Open third round, needing four match points to seal a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 win over Poland's Magda Linette on Thursday.
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis admitted his team were comprehensively outplayed by England in their Cricket World Cup opener on Thursday but found plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the tournament.
England made a confident start to their Cricket World Cup campaign as they crushed South Africa by 104 runs in the tournament opener at The Oval on Thursday. Ben Stokes top-scored with 89 as the hosts made 311/8 after being sent into bat. South Africa were bowled out in the 40th over for 207.
Here are the big sports events lined up for Friday (May 31) that comprise the ICC World Cup 2019 match between West Indies vs Pakistan.
England made a confident start to their World Cup campaign as they crushed South Africa by 104 runs in the opening match of the tournament. Ben Stokes top-scored with 89 and Jason Roy, Joe Root and Eoin Morgan also made fifties in the hosts' total of 311 for eight after being sent into bat.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes proved the famous cricketing proverb 'Catches win matches' right after holding a one-handed stunning catch to send South Africa's Andile Phehlukwayo back to the pavilion during the ICC World Cup opening match.
Indian team has always been considered as a safe "catching unit" but fielding coach R Sridhar now wants improvement in the conversion rate for direct throws in the upcoming World Cup.
India produced their best ever show at the ISSF World Cup after sweeping both the mixed team titles on Thursday for a total tally of five gold medals in Munich, Germany.
South Africa star batsman Hashim Amla retired hurt after being hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer in the World Cup opener against England at the Oval on Thursday.
Top seed and world number one Novak Djokovic cruised into the French Open third round on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 win over Swiss qualifier Henri Laaksonen.
Indian athletes on Thursday won five gold and three silver medals at the Under-20 Eurasian Athletics Championships held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.
Serena Williams put her nervy start to the French Open behind her by thrashing Japanese qualifier Kurumi Nara on Thursday to step up her bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
There was speculation that the 27-year-old, who missed the last four matches of the one-day international series against England earlier this month, might not be able to make his World Cup debut at Trent Bridge.
Seventeen-year-olds Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek both romped into the third round of the French Open on Thursday with comprehensive victories over seeded players to firmly mark themselves out as future stars.
Top seed Naomi Osaka staged a second successive Roland Garros great escape on Thursday when she battled back from a set and a break down to defeat Victoria Azarenka 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Uruguay's Pablo Cuevas reached the third round of the French Open after Kyle Edmund, the last British man left in the singles draw, retired with a knee injury midway through the third set on Thursday.
Last year's runner-up Dominic Thiem overcame an entertaining challenge from Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik to reach the third round at Roland Garros for the fourth straight year on Thursday.
Imran Tahir also justified his skipper Faf du Plessis' decision as he struck on the second delivery to dismiss Jonny Bairstow for duck in the opening match of the ICC World Cup 2019 at the Kennington Oval in London.
Narayan Das, Salam Ranjan Singh, Dhanpal Ganesh, Rowllin Borges, Komal Thatal and an injured Anwar Ali (Jr) have been released from the camp called to prepare for the Kings Cup to be played in Thailand from June 5.
In the 44-year history of the World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar and Javed Miandad hold the record for most number of appearances for their team. However there are also a few players that have represented two different teams at the tournament. Here's a look at the players who have this unique record.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday suspended India A and Uttar Pradesh player Rinku Singh for participating in an unauthorized T20 tournament in Abu Dhabi.Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.
