England opener Jason Roy smashed his method again into type with 113 from 91 balls however the vacationers misplaced from a commanding place as South Africa claimed victory by 27 runs within the first One-Day International at Manguang Oval in Bloemfontein on Friday.
The hosts gained the toss and elected to bat, posting 298 for seven, their complete boosted by 111 from Rassie van der Dussen, earlier than limiting England to 271 all out of their reply.
The guests raced to 146 with out loss within the twentieth over as they bludgeoned the house bowling assault to all components of the bottom however when Dawid Malan (59) was the primary wicket to fall, there was a stutter in England’s chase.
They had been largely undone by poor shot choice on the again finish of the innings when calm heads would have seen them comfortably residence, dropping 10 wickets for the addition of 125 runs following the huge opening stand.
“Disappointed, we played some excellent cricket for the majority of the game,” England captain Jos Buttler stated.
“To have that conviction and commitment to keep taking it on has served us well for a long time. We are disappointed we did not go on and win.”
Roy, who has battled with the bat in latest months, reached his eleventh ODI century off 79 balls to maintain the scoreboard shifting as wickets fell on the different finish, whereas Buttler chipped in with 36 however couldn’t see his facet to victory.
South Africa’s innings was anchored by the 111 off 117 balls from middle-order batsman Van der Dussen, who accomplished a fourth ODI century. He was supported by David Miller (53) because the pair placed on 110 for the fifth wicket.
Seamer Sam Curran was the choose of England’s bowlers with 3-35 from his 9 overs, however it was a day to overlook for quick bowler Jofra Archer, with 1-81 in his 10 overs.
It was his first ODI in virtually two years after two elbow operations and a stress fracture in his again.
The result’s a lift for South Africa, who want a clear sweep of the sequence to remain on track for assured qualification for the World Cup in India later this 12 months.
The second match within the three-game sequence shall be performed on the identical venue on Sunday.
Source: www.thehindu.com