England have a spring in their step after seeing off South Africa in the World Cup curtain-raiser and they will be looking to make it two wins from two when they take on Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Ben Stokes’ phenomenal one-handed grab was the highlight as England’s quest for a first-ever global trophy started in style and they next take on a Pakistan side who have lost their last 11 one-day internationals.
Eoin Morgan’s side will be looking to avoid an upset that befell South Africa on Sunday, when the Proteas succumbed to a 21-run defeat to Bangladesh at The Oval.
Here we look ahead to day five of the tournament as well as back at day four.
Tweet of the day
Ok; time to panic?
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) June 2, 2019
Jonty Rhodes, the former South African regarded as one of the finest fielders the game has ever seen, saw the writing on the wall before the Proteas had even batted.
World Cup snapshot
Pakistan’s bowling coach is aware that their batsmen, who were troubled by bouncers in their tournament opener against West Indies, are in for more of the short stuff when they take on England at Trent Bridge.
Stat attack
Bangladesh posting 330 for six was their highest-ever total in ODIs, narrowly eclipsing the 329 for six they made against Pakistan in Dhaka in April 2015.
Sizzling shot
Catch of the day
Looks like @benstokes38 has some competition for incredible catches in the deep!
? to this multi-talented #CWC19 photographer! pic.twitter.com/r7EiVbwOEt
— ICC (@ICC) June 2, 2019
Du Plessis’ hammer blow was also noteworthy for a stunning catch beyond the boundary from a photographer, who was momentarily the focus of proceedings. With only his right hand available, the camera man was able to effortlessly pluck the ball out of the air. Ben Stokes, eat your heart out.
Bowled over
What’s next?
Today: England v Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
One to watch
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