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This is Ashwin's second match for his county team after taking 3/162 in Nottinghamshire's innings defeat to defending champion Essex

Southampton: South Africa left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi praised the team’s bowlers for taking the game till the end despite defending a low total of 228 in their ICC World Cup 2019 match against India at The Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). India won the match by six wickets. Shamsi said they were “positive” going into the last six games which they have to win after starting off with three defeats in a row.

Hawk-eyed Indian supporters spotted the regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces on MS Dhoni's gloves as he played against South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2019 at The Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday (June 5)

Southampton: Check out the pictures from India versus South Africa ICC World Cup 2019 match at Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). It was an all-round performance by India as they won by six wickets on a tough pitch at The Hampshire Bowl. After Yuzvendra Chahal (4/51) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/35) shared six wickets, Rohit Sharma (122 not out) hit his 23rd ODI ton to guide the side home to launch their World Cup campaign. India successfully chased down 228.

Southampton: Finally, the day has arrived. India will get their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign underway today (June 5) in Southampton against South Africa. Virat Kohli and his men carry a billion hopes as they aim to bring the trophy home. With Kedar Jadhav declared fit and KL Rahul in form, Kohli’s choice of playing 11 for the opener should be easy, but picking an extra paceman would depend on the conditions at the Hampshire Bowl stadium. Here is the likely playing 11 for India.

Southampton: Chetan Narula reports for MyNation as India prepare to take on South Africa in their World Cup 2019 opener in Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). It's been a long rest for the Men in Blue since the second warm-up, while the Proteas have lost to England and Bangladesh in the same interim. 

In team news, a major shock for South Africa as Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the tournament owing to a second should injury which hasn't responded to treatment. For India, Kedar Jadhav is completely match fit. But will he be considered for selection, or will Ravindra Jadeja come into the frame for this game at Hampshire Bowl.