Jos Buttler takes blame as England are thrashed by South Africa at Cricket World Cup
England captain Jos Buttler admitted his decision to bat first in the Mumbai heat was a crucial error after their World Cup hammering by South Africa on Saturday.
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Cricket World Cup 2023 - "No Room For Error From Here": Jos Buttler After England's Loss To South Africa
England captain Jos Buttler accepted the champions "have no room for error from here on in" at the World Cup after a record 229-run defeat by South Africa. The Proteas piled up 399-7 after Buttler sent them into bat in Mumbai on Saturday, with Heinrich Klaasen defying the hot and humid conditions at the Wankhede Stadium to post a gutsy hundred. England, having conceded their highest one-day international total, then collapsed to 170 as they suffered what was also their record loss at this level.
Buttler left to rue toss decision in huge S Africa defeat
MUMBAI : England’s decision to bowl first against South Africa in stifling conditions in Mumbai was a self-inflicted wound as they slipped to a team record 229-run one-day international loss that leaves their World Cup semi-final hopes hanging by a thread.
World Cup 2023 Points Table: Defending Champions England's Semi-final Hopes Dented After Big Loss vs South Africa
Things are not looking good for defending champions England in the Cricket World Cup 2023. The Jos Buttler-led side lost to South Africa by a big 229-run margin an ODI Cricket World Cup match. South Africa, who were being led by Aiden Markram on Saturday, scored 399/7 batting first. In reply, the England chase never took off and the defending champions were all out for just 170. This loss has dented England's semi-final chances. England are currently at the ninth spot among 10 teams with only two points from four matches.
New Low For England! Team Suffers Its Biggest ODI Loss At Cricket World Cup vs South Africa
Rampant South Africa left England's World Cup title defence in absolute shambles in Mumbai on Saturday, handing the reigning champions their biggest loss in history of ODI cricket by 229 runs in one of the most dominant all-round performances in recent times. Having amassed the second highest total of 399/7 in this year's edition - the first also belongs to the Proteas - South African pace battery ran through England's famed batting line-up with tremendous ease terminating their innings at 170 in 22 overs.
England bowl first on Stokes return, no Bavuma for S Africa
MUMBAI : England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bowl first in their Cricket World Cup pool clash against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, as Ben Stokes returns from a hip injury to bolster the side.
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England vs South Africa Live Score Updates, World Cup 2023
England vs South Africa, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates:England will be squaring off against South Africa in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Saturday in Mumbai. The Jos Buttler-led side will be coming to this match after facing a shocking 69-run defeat against Afghanistan. On the other hand, South Africa also suffered a major 38-run loss against Netherlands. With two wins out of three matches, South Africa will look to redeem themselves against the defending champions, who will also aim to put their best foot forward. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)