Published : May 30, 2019, 05:45 PM ISTUpdated : May 30, 2019, 05:50 PM IST
ICC World Cup 2019 began in London today (May 30) with hosts England playing South Africa at The Oval stadium. Check out the 10-team tournament's firsts, from a surprise opening bowler to batsman being dismissed for a golden duck and more
First toss of the World Cup 2019 was won by South Africa captain Faf du Plessis. He chose to field first against England
First toss of the World Cup 2019 was won by South Africa captain Faf du Plessis. He chose to field first against England
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First ball of the tournament faced by England opening batsman Jason Roy at The Oval stadium in London. He scored the first run of the tournament as he took a single on the very first ball
First ball of the tournament faced by England opening batsman Jason Roy at The Oval stadium in London. He scored the first run of the tournament as he took a single on the very first ball
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First ball of the World Cup 2019 — In a surprise move, skipper du Plessis opened the bowling with 40-year-old leg-spinner Imran Tahir
First ball of the World Cup 2019 — In a surprise move, skipper du Plessis opened the bowling with 40-year-old leg-spinner Imran Tahir
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Joe Root hit the first boundary of World Cup 2019, off Lungi Ngidi, in the second over of the match
Joe Root hit the first boundary of World Cup 2019, off Lungi Ngidi, in the second over of the match
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World Cup 2019's first wicket was taken by Tahir as he struck with the second delivery of the match. He sent back Jonny Bairstow
World Cup 2019's first wicket was taken by Tahir as he struck with the second delivery of the match. He sent back Jonny Bairstow
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Jonny Bairstow collected the first zero of the tournament and too a golden duck
Jonny Bairstow collected the first zero of the tournament and too a golden duck
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1st six of the World Cup 2019 was hit by England captain Eoin Morgan off Ngidi in the 26th over
1st six of the World Cup 2019 was hit by England captain Eoin Morgan off Ngidi in the 26th over
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Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock took the first catch of the tournament as he made no mistake when Bairstow edged a Tahir delivery
Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock took the first catch of the tournament as he made no mistake when Bairstow edged a Tahir delivery
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South Africa fast bowler Ngidi delivered the first wide of the tournament
South Africa fast bowler Ngidi delivered the first wide of the tournament
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England opener Jason Roy hit the first half century of the tournament
England opener Jason Roy hit the first half century of the tournament
