Cricket ODI World Cup 2023: Defending champions England in dire straits after a disappointing 229 run loss to South Africa

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Heinrich Klaasen's superb and quick 109, aided by Reeza Hendricks' 85 and Marco Jansen's rapid 75 of 42 balls, South Africa scored a massive 399 runs in their 50 overs in their match vs England in Mumbai. In response, England which plays the aggressive "Bazball" cricket slumped to 68 for 6 and ended up at 170 for 9. Reece Topley could not play due to a hand injury. 229 runs is a big number. It is England's biggest defeat in the ODI cricket. While England still might have a chance to finish in the last four, they would need a massive improvement and it's an uphill task for them. South Africa though looks like a real Cup contender. News link :