The 2019 ICC World Cup finally gets underway at the Oval, London with hosts England taking on South Africa in the tournament opener.

Eoin Morgan and his No1 ranked England are being considered as huge favourites for the tournament and are being backed to finally end their World Cup drought.

South Africa, on the other hand, are in good form as well and should pose a tough examination of England’s title credentials in the opener.

Will England make a blazing start in the tournament or will the Proteas bring the hosts crashing down in their very first game? Find out by following our ball-by-ball live updates from the Oval below.