England thrashed South Africa by 104 runs in the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday.
The rounds come thick and fast and this power puncher is not on the canvas yet. The bell rings again on Sunday where a less resilient opponent awaits, writes Daniel Gallan.
The Proteas need to register points and they will look to soothe the wounds inflicted by England, with the balm of victory against Bangladesh.
Football legend Thierry Henry is in SA to share the experience of the Uefa Champions League with South African fans. He spoke to EWN Sport about the past season but remained tight-lipped about who he wants to win.
The Arsenal and France legend will be at the Kyalami Race Track on Saturday for a viewing event of the final between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Djokovic, bidding to hold all four Grand Slams simultaneously for the second time in his career, had no such dramas as he followed Osaka on to Court Suzanne Lenglen.
There had been speculation that the 27-year-old, a late inclusion in the squad, would miss the game for health and fitness reasons after sitting out the last four one day internationals.
Hosts England made 311 for eight after being sent into bat by Du Plessis before bowling out the South Africans for 207 to start their campaign with an emphatic 104-run victory at The Oval.
Chasing a competitive but very doable target of 312, set by the home team, South Africa fell short in familiar fashion with a mix of soft dismissals and a runout for good measure.
Losing to England, even if below par with the bat, is no indictment on the Proteas, writes Daniel Gallan.
