In a thrilling clash, the Proteas beat England by 1 run on Buffalo Park, South Africa and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.&nbsp;

England won the toss and chose to bowl, South Africa's Temba Bavuma and skipper Quinton de Kock came down to bat. They gave the team a good start. The opening pair smashed 48 runs in the first four overs. South Africa scored 177 runs with the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs.&nbsp;

England were&nbsp;cruising towards victory after Jason Roy's explosive 70 from 38 balls and captain Eoin Morgan's 52 from 34 balls.&nbsp;

It looked like England's game when they needed 7 runs off 7 balls with five wickets in hand and their in-form skipper on-strike. But English skipper's dismissal on the final ball for of the 19th over was a game-changing moment for England.

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“It was quite interesting towards the end there, but we knew if we stuck to our basics as a bowling unit we could end up winning,” South Africa captain Quinton de Kock said.

Lungi Ngidi was adjudged the Player of the Match, after scalping 3 crucial wickets in the game and the thrilling final over.&nbsp;

England has been dominating in this tour, they won the Test series against South Africa (3-1), and they drew the ODI series as one of the matches was abandoned due to rain.&nbsp;

In a thrilling clash, the Proteas beat England by 1 run on Buffalo Park, South Africa and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. England won the toss and chose to bowl, South Africa's Temba Bavuma and skipper Quinton de Kock came down to bat.

In a thrilling clash, the Proteas beat England by 1 run on Buffalo Park, South Africa and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. England won the toss and chose to bowl, South Africa's Temba Bavuma and skipper Quinton de Kock came down to bat. They gave the team a good start. The opening pair smashed 48 runs in the first four overs. South Africa scored 177 runs with the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. England were cruising towards victory after Jason Roy's explosive 70 from 38 balls and captain Eoin Morgan's 52 from 34 balls. It looked like England's game when they needed 7 runs off 7 balls with five wickets in hand and their in-form skipper on-strike. But English skipper's dismissal on the final ball for of the 19th over was a game-changing moment for England. Lungi Ngidi concedes just five runs from the final over to secure victory by just a single run!#SAvENG pic.twitter.com/suOfXCpRZY — ICC (@ICC) February 12, 2020 × In the 20th over, England needed just 7 runs off 6 balls, Lungi Ngidi's over conceded 5 runs and had 3 wickets The wind during the match determined the course of the game, as strong winds managed to stop balls (in the air) crossing the boundaries and restricting the ball to the fielders standing in deep. Is that #1 even a surprise? 🙄 Anyway. congratulations, @DaleSteyn62 on becoming 🇿🇦's leading T20 wicket-taker 👏 Take a bow! #ProteaFire #SAvENG pic.twitter.com/IsJhT5OBjY — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) February 12, 2020 × “It was quite interesting towards the end there, but we knew if we stuck to our basics as a bowling unit we could end up winning,” South Africa captain Quinton de Kock said. Lungi Ngidi was adjudged the Player of the Match, after scalping 3 crucial wickets in the game and the thrilling final over. England has been dominating in this tour, they won the Test series against South Africa (3-1), and they drew the ODI series as one of the matches was abandoned due to rain.

South Africa beat England by 1 run in thrilling clash

England batsman Jason Roy has passed a concussion test after being hit in the nets ahead of the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/steve-smith-ruled-out-of-third-ashes-test-cricket-australia-244368"> third Ashes Test </a>against Australia at Headingley.

The 29-year-old opener was struck by a throw-down from ex-England international Marcus Trescothick, working with the team in a temporary coaching capacity, during practice on Tuesday.

Roy was assessed after taking the blow and was able to continue batting. But he also required a follow-up check on the eve of the match on Wednesday to determine any delayed symptoms.

Roy, 29, will be assessed again before the third Test starts on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Ollie Pope, a Surrey team-mate of Roy's, has been placed on standby.

The 21-year-old Pope, who has played two Tests, is now on his way to Leeds.

But England captain Joe Root said he expected Roy to play, telling reporters at Headingley on Wednesday: "Jason's been monitored quite closely as you’d expect."&nbsp;

"He's undergone a couple of concussion tests so far and scored really well. So as it stands, I fully expect him to be fit and ready to go tomorrow."

Roy averages just 10 in four innings this series, having only made his Test debut earlier this season after starring at the top of the order in England's victorious World Cup-winning campaign.

England coach Trevor Bayliss said Roy may be more suited to the middle-order in Test cricket but Root insisted he could be a success as an opening batsman.&nbsp;

"I obviously think he should open, otherwise he’ll be batting at four," said Root.

"I think there's a lot of talk about the batting order because of the variety of options we have.&nbsp;

"At no stage are we trying to reinvent the wheel.&nbsp;

"But we've got to play to our strengths and be quite flexible over the course of the series. But I feel Jason can have a real big impact at the start of an innings.&nbsp;

"It might not have happened just yet but we fully expect him to go out and do that."

Meanwhile, Australia captain Tim Paine, whose Ashes-holders are 1-0 up in the five-match series, said his side were not taking Roy lightly.

"Opening the batting in Test cricket in England is difficult," he said.

"I know our guys are struggling a little bit as well to get the runs they would like. It's international cricket, it's tough," the wicket-keeper added.

"We've seen Jason Roy play amazing innings in one-day cricket, we've seen David Warner do the same thing in the early days of his career, and sometimes it takes a little bit of time to get used to Test cricket and the differences in that.&nbsp;

"We've seen that Jason is a highly-skilled batsman and on his day he can take a game away from you so at no point do we think or treat him like we've got the wood over him."

Australia's star batsman Steve Smith has already been ruled out of the match with concussion suffered when he was hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer in the drawn second Test at Lord's. 
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England batsman Jason Roy has passed a concussion test after being hit in the nets ahead of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley. The 29-year-old opener was struck by a throw-down from ex-England international Marcus Trescothick, working with the team in a temporary coaching capacity, during practice on Tuesday.

England batsman Jason Roy has passed a concussion test after being hit in the nets ahead of the third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley. The 29-year-old opener was struck by a throw-down from ex-England international Marcus Trescothick, working with the team in a temporary coaching capacity, during practice on Tuesday. Roy was assessed after taking the blow and was able to continue batting. But he also required a follow-up check on the eve of the match on Wednesday to determine any delayed symptoms. Roy, 29, will be assessed again before the third Test starts on Thursday. Meanwhile, Ollie Pope, a Surrey team-mate of Roy's, has been placed on standby. The 21-year-old Pope, who has played two Tests, is now on his way to Leeds. But England captain Joe Root said he expected Roy to play, telling reporters at Headingley on Wednesday: "Jason's been monitored quite closely as you’d expect." "He's undergone a couple of concussion tests so far and scored really well. So as it stands, I fully expect him to be fit and ready to go tomorrow." Roy averages just 10 in four innings this series, having only made his Test debut earlier this season after starring at the top of the order in England's victorious World Cup-winning campaign. England coach Trevor Bayliss said Roy may be more suited to the middle-order in Test cricket but Root insisted he could be a success as an opening batsman. "I obviously think he should open, otherwise he’ll be batting at four," said Root. "I think there's a lot of talk about the batting order because of the variety of options we have. "At no stage are we trying to reinvent the wheel. "But we've got to play to our strengths and be quite flexible over the course of the series. But I feel Jason can have a real big impact at the start of an innings. "It might not have happened just yet but we fully expect him to go out and do that." Meanwhile, Australia captain Tim Paine, whose Ashes-holders are 1-0 up in the five-match series, said his side were not taking Roy lightly. "Opening the batting in Test cricket in England is difficult," he said. "I know our guys are struggling a little bit as well to get the runs they would like. It's international cricket, it's tough," the wicket-keeper added. "We've seen Jason Roy play amazing innings in one-day cricket, we've seen David Warner do the same thing in the early days of his career, and sometimes it takes a little bit of time to get used to Test cricket and the differences in that. "We've seen that Jason is a highly-skilled batsman and on his day he can take a game away from you so at no point do we think or treat him like we've got the wood over him." Australia's star batsman Steve Smith has already been ruled out of the match with concussion suffered when he was hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer in the drawn second Test at Lord's.

Expect Jason Roy to be fit for third Ashes Test: England captain Joe Root

Whether <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/englands-jason-roy-is-honoured-to-receive-test-cap-from-alastair-cook-239080">Jason Roy turns out to be an inspired choice</a> to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-winner-jofra-archer-in-england-squad-for-ashes-opener-238826">open in the Ashes</a> or fails miserably to transfer his one-day form to Tests is almost an irrelevance, such have been England's struggles at the top of the order in recent years.

When Roy teamed up with Rory Burns against Ireland last week, they were England's eighth different opening partnership in the past three years and the 16th since Andrew Strauss retired in 2012.

"The Australia attack is challenging but Jason's method is a solid one,"&nbsp;said former England opener Alec Stewart who has seen plenty of Roy in his role as Surrey’s director of cricket when he proposed Roy for the job after last winter’s struggles.

"He's a good stroke player and a good hitter of the ball but he can defend well too, which you have to be able to do."

Adam Lyth, Alex Hales, James Vince, Nick Compton, Ben Duckett, Michael Carberry, Sam Robson, Haseeb Hameed, Mark Stoneman, Keaton Jennings all tried and, in varying degrees, failed. England even tried Moeen Ali and Joe Root, to no avail.

For much of that period, with Alastair Cook ever-reliable at one end, they often got away with it. But with his retirement last year things became more serious, as Jennings, Burns and Joe Denly slotted in and out and invariably failed to give England any sort of base.

So, fresh from his heroics in the World Cup, where his aggressive hitting and rapid scoring regularly set up England, Roy became less of a left-field suggestion and more a case of “why not – we’ve tried everything else?”

Despite a paucity of red-ball cricket under his belt in recent years, Roy was given his chance against Ireland, alongside Burns.

When he edged an excellent ball by Tim Murtagh to fall for five the naysayers wasted no time in writing him off -- despite the fact that Murtagh then claimed four more wickets in an acclaimed spell as England were all out for 85.

Coming in at three because England employed a night-watchman, Roy played an excellent second inning, reaching 72, before getting bowled attempting an expansive drive.

For some, that was more evidence that he does not possess the bat-all-day mentality of an opener -- not that many have done that for England in recent years -- but for others, it was an example of the yin and yang that he brings and that has been a key ingredient of the team's ODI success.

Australia’s bowlers are unlikely to be quaking in their boots at the prospect of trying to remove Burns, Jennings or Stoneman.

They might also fancy their chances of tempting Roy into something rash against a moving ball but they will also know that if he gets his eye in, he is more than capable of lashing them to all corners and getting England off to the sort of start that can set the tone for an entire test, or even the series.

Kevin Pietersen agreed, saying a year ago: “He’s got oomph, he’s got guts. It is about how guys score their runs and what their personalities are like. I would be all for Roy at the top of the order."

Whether Jason Roy turns out to be an inspired choice to open in the Ashes or fails miserably to transfer his one-day form to Tests is almost an irrelevance, such have been England's struggles at the top of the order in recent years.

Whether Jason Roy turns out to be an inspired choice to open in the Ashes or fails miserably to transfer his one-day form to Tests is almost an irrelevance, such have been England's struggles at the top of the order in recent years. When Roy teamed up with Rory Burns against Ireland last week, they were England's eighth different opening partnership in the past three years and the 16th since Andrew Strauss retired in 2012. "The Australia attack is challenging but Jason's method is a solid one," said former England opener Alec Stewart who has seen plenty of Roy in his role as Surrey’s director of cricket when he proposed Roy for the job after last winter’s struggles. "He's a good stroke player and a good hitter of the ball but he can defend well too, which you have to be able to do." Adam Lyth, Alex Hales, James Vince, Nick Compton, Ben Duckett, Michael Carberry, Sam Robson, Haseeb Hameed, Mark Stoneman, Keaton Jennings all tried and, in varying degrees, failed. England even tried Moeen Ali and Joe Root, to no avail. For much of that period, with Alastair Cook ever-reliable at one end, they often got away with it. But with his retirement last year things became more serious, as Jennings, Burns and Joe Denly slotted in and out and invariably failed to give England any sort of base. So, fresh from his heroics in the World Cup, where his aggressive hitting and rapid scoring regularly set up England, Roy became less of a left-field suggestion and more a case of “why not – we’ve tried everything else?” Despite a paucity of red-ball cricket under his belt in recent years, Roy was given his chance against Ireland, alongside Burns. When he edged an excellent ball by Tim Murtagh to fall for five the naysayers wasted no time in writing him off -- despite the fact that Murtagh then claimed four more wickets in an acclaimed spell as England were all out for 85. Coming in at three because England employed a night-watchman, Roy played an excellent second inning, reaching 72, before getting bowled attempting an expansive drive. For some, that was more evidence that he does not possess the bat-all-day mentality of an opener -- not that many have done that for England in recent years -- but for others, it was an example of the yin and yang that he brings and that has been a key ingredient of the team's ODI success. Australia’s bowlers are unlikely to be quaking in their boots at the prospect of trying to remove Burns, Jennings or Stoneman. They might also fancy their chances of tempting Roy into something rash against a moving ball but they will also know that if he gets his eye in, he is more than capable of lashing them to all corners and getting England off to the sort of start that can set the tone for an entire test, or even the series. Kevin Pietersen agreed, saying a year ago: “He’s got oomph, he’s got guts. It is about how guys score their runs and what their personalities are like. I would be all for Roy at the top of the order."

Jason Roy's method is solid, says former England opener Alec Stewart

England's star opener Jason Roy took to Twitter and said that it was an honour to receive the Test cap from legendary Alastair Cook in the one-off Test against Ireland.&nbsp;

Roy took to Twitter and wrote, "What an honour it was to receive my cap from this legend. Big boots to fill."&nbsp;

Roy, who was a vital cog for the team's title win in the recently concluded World Cup, will make his Ashes debut, which is scheduled to kick off from August 1.&nbsp;

England coach Trevor Bayliss said that Roy can resolve Test side's top order, which has been their Achilles heel "for the last six or seven years".&nbsp;

In his debut Test match, he played an inning of 5 and 72 against Ireland. England won the only match against Ireland by 143 runs.&nbsp;

And during the World Cup, Roy produced a stunning performance as he amassed 443 runs in seven innings.&nbsp;

Following is the 14-man squad: Joe Root (C), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes (vc), Olly Stone, Chris Woakes.&nbsp;

England and Australia will compete in five Ashes Test matches from August 1 to September 16.&nbsp;

England's star opener Jason Roy took to Twitter and said that it was an honour to receive the Test cap from legendary Alastair Cook in the one-off Test against Ireland.

England's star opener Jason Roy took to Twitter and said that it was an honour to receive the Test cap from legendary Alastair Cook in the one-off Test against Ireland. Roy took to Twitter and wrote, "What an honour it was to receive my cap from this legend. Big boots to fill." Roy, who was a vital cog for the team's title win in the recently concluded World Cup, will make his Ashes debut, which is scheduled to kick off from August 1. England coach Trevor Bayliss said that Roy can resolve Test side's top order, which has been their Achilles heel "for the last six or seven years". In his debut Test match, he played an inning of 5 and 72 against Ireland. England won the only match against Ireland by 143 runs. And during the World Cup, Roy produced a stunning performance as he amassed 443 runs in seven innings. Following is the 14-man squad: Joe Root (C), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes (vc), Olly Stone, Chris Woakes. England and Australia will compete in five Ashes Test matches from August 1 to September 16.

England's Jason Roy is honoured to receive Test cap from Alastair Cook

Ireland moved tantalisingly within sight of a historic test win over England as they reduced the hosts to 303-9 in their second innings to trail by 181 at a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/leach-and-roy-get-england-back-on-level-terms-against-ireland-238439">sweltering Lord's</a> on Thursday.

For the second day running, William Porterfield's modest team made a mockery of reputations to give World Cup champions England a torrid time at the home of cricket.

There was no repeat of Wednesday's mayhem when Ireland marked their first test match at Lord's, and only their third ever, by skittling England for 85 before being dismissed for 207.

Indeed when nightwatchman Jack Leach, who fell eight runs short of his century, and Jason Roy took England to 171 for one in blast furnace heat, having begun it 122 runs behind, it appeared the fun was over for the upstarts.

Ireland's tenacious attack of Tim Murtagh, Mark Adair, Boyd Rankin and Stuart Thompson plugged away, however, and were rewarded as England collapsed for the second day running in a match supposed to be a loosener for next week's Ashes opener.

Seven wickets fell for 77 runs to leave England teetering on the brink at 248-8 -- a mere 126 ahead -- before Sam Curran (37) and Stuart Broad (21 not out) counter-attacked.

Friday promises to be an intriguing finale with Ireland likely to be set a modest, but nervy, victory target.

Should they pull off one of the biggest test shocks ever, it would rival their 2011 World Cup win over England and fully vindicate them being given test status in 2017.

They still have a lot of work to do though.

"We've given ourselves a chance," England's Leach said. "We believe we can definitely win the game. The wicket is still doing bits. We've got to make the most of that tomorrow."

Leach, in the side predominantly for his left-arm spin, showed the specialist batsmen what was possible, playing like a seasoned opener, not a man without a first-class century.

Punished bad balls

After opener Rory Burns (6) nicked one behind off Rankin, the first cricketer since the Nawab of Pataudi in 1946 to both play for and against England in a test match, Leach dug in.

Watchful when needed on a pitch still offering encouragement for the bowlers, Leach punished any bad balls.

He struck three boundaries off one wayward Rankin over to take England's score past 50 -- a mark they staggered past on Wednesday for the loss of seven wickets.

With test debutant Roy showing his one-day panache at the other end, the game was slipping out of Ireland's control as England established parity at 122-1 by lunch.

Roy got off the mark by slapping a boundary back past Adair and then a couple of balls later he leathered a sweet cover drive that flashed to the boundary.

He also launched spinner Andy McBrine over long-on for six and his 50 came up in 47 balls.

Leach was put down on 72 off a thick outside edge before Roy, who looked set for his debut test century, tried to clobber a Thompson inswinger and lost his middle stump.

Leach was spared when Adair fumbled a routine slip catch but three balls later he edged Murtagh, Wednesday's five-wicket hero, and this time Adair pouched it.

It slammed the brakes on England's advance and Joe Denly was run out for 10 after a dreadful mix-up with Root.

Jonny Bairstow was tapped lbw by Adair in the next over for his second duck of the match as England reached tea on 209-5 -- a precarious lead of 87.

Ireland then turned the screws. Moeen Ali (9) feathered a short ball from Rankin behind to Gary Wilson then Root played airily to an Adair ball outside off stump, slicing a diving Wilson.

When Chris Woakes was the eighth man out after falling to Adair for 13, caught by Andy Balbirnie at second slip, Irish eyes were widening with excitement as they trailed the hosts by only 126 runs.

Porterfield almost produced a sensational catch at mid-wicket but Curran survived to lead an England counter-attack that could yet prove decisive -- striking four boundaries and two sixes in a 29-ball 37 splicing a high catch to James McCollum.

Ireland moved tantalisingly within sight of a historic test win over England as they reduced the hosts to 303-9 in their second innings to trail by 181 at a sweltering Lord's on Thursday.

Ireland moved tantalisingly within sight of a historic test win over England as they reduced the hosts to 303-9 in their second innings to trail by 181 at a sweltering Lord's on Thursday. For the second day running, William Porterfield's modest team made a mockery of reputations to give World Cup champions England a torrid time at the home of cricket. There was no repeat of Wednesday's mayhem when Ireland marked their first test match at Lord's, and only their third ever, by skittling England for 85 before being dismissed for 207. Indeed when nightwatchman Jack Leach, who fell eight runs short of his century, and Jason Roy took England to 171 for one in blast furnace heat, having begun it 122 runs behind, it appeared the fun was over for the upstarts. Ireland's tenacious attack of Tim Murtagh, Mark Adair, Boyd Rankin and Stuart Thompson plugged away, however, and were rewarded as England collapsed for the second day running in a match supposed to be a loosener for next week's Ashes opener. Seven wickets fell for 77 runs to leave England teetering on the brink at 248-8 -- a mere 126 ahead -- before Sam Curran (37) and Stuart Broad (21 not out) counter-attacked. Friday promises to be an intriguing finale with Ireland likely to be set a modest, but nervy, victory target. Should they pull off one of the biggest test shocks ever, it would rival their 2011 World Cup win over England and fully vindicate them being given test status in 2017. They still have a lot of work to do though. "We've given ourselves a chance," England's Leach said. "We believe we can definitely win the game. The wicket is still doing bits. We've got to make the most of that tomorrow." Leach, in the side predominantly for his left-arm spin, showed the specialist batsmen what was possible, playing like a seasoned opener, not a man without a first-class century. Punished bad balls After opener Rory Burns (6) nicked one behind off Rankin, the first cricketer since the Nawab of Pataudi in 1946 to both play for and against England in a test match, Leach dug in. Watchful when needed on a pitch still offering encouragement for the bowlers, Leach punished any bad balls. He struck three boundaries off one wayward Rankin over to take England's score past 50 -- a mark they staggered past on Wednesday for the loss of seven wickets. With test debutant Roy showing his one-day panache at the other end, the game was slipping out of Ireland's control as England established parity at 122-1 by lunch. Roy got off the mark by slapping a boundary back past Adair and then a couple of balls later he leathered a sweet cover drive that flashed to the boundary. He also launched spinner Andy McBrine over long-on for six and his 50 came up in 47 balls. Leach was put down on 72 off a thick outside edge before Roy, who looked set for his debut test century, tried to clobber a Thompson inswinger and lost his middle stump. Leach was spared when Adair fumbled a routine slip catch but three balls later he edged Murtagh, Wednesday's five-wicket hero, and this time Adair pouched it. It slammed the brakes on England's advance and Joe Denly was run out for 10 after a dreadful mix-up with Root. Jonny Bairstow was tapped lbw by Adair in the next over for his second duck of the match as England reached tea on 209-5 -- a precarious lead of 87. Ireland then turned the screws. Moeen Ali (9) feathered a short ball from Rankin behind to Gary Wilson then Root played airily to an Adair ball outside off stump, slicing a diving Wilson. When Chris Woakes was the eighth man out after falling to Adair for 13, caught by Andy Balbirnie at second slip, Irish eyes were widening with excitement as they trailed the hosts by only 126 runs. Porterfield almost produced a sensational catch at mid-wicket but Curran survived to lead an England counter-attack that could yet prove decisive -- striking four boundaries and two sixes in a 29-ball 37 splicing a high catch to James McCollum.

Lord's Test: Ireland scent historic win over England

Batsmen Jack Leach and Jason Roy both scored their maiden Test fifties as England fought back against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/england-collapse-to-85-all-out-in-ireland-test-238217">Ireland</a> at Lord's on Thursday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/murtagh-rips-through-hapless-england-as-ireland-take-charge-238387">England</a> were 122 for one in their second innings at lunch on the second day, having drawn level after conceding a first-innings deficit of 122.

Leach, primarily a left-arm spinner but sent in as a nightwatchman opener on Wednesday, was 60 not out - the first time he had reached double figures in first-class cricket this season - and Test debutant Roy was unbeaten on 52.

Their unbroken partnership is so far worth 96 runs after they came together at 26-1 following the dismissal of Rory Burns, Roy's Surrey teammate.

In contrast to their woeful Wednesday morning, when they were bowled out for 85 after winning the toss, with seamer Tim Murtagh taking 5-13 on his Middlesex home ground, England got through Thursday's first session for the loss of just Burns's wicket.

England resumed on their overnight 0-0 after Ireland had made 207, featuring Andrew Balbirnie's 55, in the visitors' first Test match against England and only their third in total.

The one-off fixture was scheduled to last four days, rather than the standard five for a Test, and England had to hope they could tire Ireland's attack by keeping them in the field on another hot day in north London.

But to do that, they would have to bat far better than on Wednesday, when they were bowled out in a single session for the fourth time since 2016 - a worrying sign ahead of an Ashes series that starts next week.

Leach, who somehow survived a Murtagh maiden on Wednesday, played watchfully straight.&nbsp;

And when fast bowler Boyd Rankin, the first cricketer since the Nawab of Pataudi in 1946 to both play for and against England in a Test match, dropped short, Leach cut him for four.

Burns, selected as an opening batsman, looked the more likely to be dismissed and, for the second time in the match, the Surrey left-hander fell for six when he pushed hard at Rankin away from his body and edged a simple catch behind to wicketkeeper Gary Wilson.

Leach, however, carried on and when he off-drove Mark Adair for three he went to 25 - more than any England batsman managed in the first innings of this match.

Roy, looking to make England's problem position of Test opener his own after starring in England's World Cup triumph, off-drove a four off paceman Adair and hoisted off-spinner Andy McBrine for six.

Leach went to 47 with a straight-driven four off Stuart Thompson before his edged boundary through third man off the medium-pacer saw him to an 82-ball fifty featuring eight fours.&nbsp;

It was a fine effort by Leach, playing his fifth Test but first on home soil, given his previous highest score at this level was 16 against New Zealand in Christchurch last year.

And when Roy cut Thompson to the point fence, he completed a 47-ball fifty including seven fours and a six.

Batsmen Jack Leach and Jason Roy both scored their maiden Test fifties as England fought back against Ireland at Lord's on Thursday. England were 122 for one in their second innings at lunch on the second day, having drawn level after conceding a first-innings deficit of 122.

Batsmen Jack Leach and Jason Roy both scored their maiden Test fifties as England fought back against Ireland at Lord's on Thursday. England were 122 for one in their second innings at lunch on the second day, having drawn level after conceding a first-innings deficit of 122. Leach, primarily a left-arm spinner but sent in as a nightwatchman opener on Wednesday, was 60 not out - the first time he had reached double figures in first-class cricket this season - and Test debutant Roy was unbeaten on 52. Their unbroken partnership is so far worth 96 runs after they came together at 26-1 following the dismissal of Rory Burns, Roy's Surrey teammate. In contrast to their woeful Wednesday morning, when they were bowled out for 85 after winning the toss, with seamer Tim Murtagh taking 5-13 on his Middlesex home ground, England got through Thursday's first session for the loss of just Burns's wicket. England resumed on their overnight 0-0 after Ireland had made 207, featuring Andrew Balbirnie's 55, in the visitors' first Test match against England and only their third in total. The one-off fixture was scheduled to last four days, rather than the standard five for a Test, and England had to hope they could tire Ireland's attack by keeping them in the field on another hot day in north London. But to do that, they would have to bat far better than on Wednesday, when they were bowled out in a single session for the fourth time since 2016 - a worrying sign ahead of an Ashes series that starts next week. Leach, who somehow survived a Murtagh maiden on Wednesday, played watchfully straight. And when fast bowler Boyd Rankin, the first cricketer since the Nawab of Pataudi in 1946 to both play for and against England in a Test match, dropped short, Leach cut him for four. Burns, selected as an opening batsman, looked the more likely to be dismissed and, for the second time in the match, the Surrey left-hander fell for six when he pushed hard at Rankin away from his body and edged a simple catch behind to wicketkeeper Gary Wilson. Leach, however, carried on and when he off-drove Mark Adair for three he went to 25 - more than any England batsman managed in the first innings of this match. Roy, looking to make England's problem position of Test opener his own after starring in England's World Cup triumph, off-drove a four off paceman Adair and hoisted off-spinner Andy McBrine for six. Leach went to 47 with a straight-driven four off Stuart Thompson before his edged boundary through third man off the medium-pacer saw him to an 82-ball fifty featuring eight fours. It was a fine effort by Leach, playing his fifth Test but first on home soil, given his previous highest score at this level was 16 against New Zealand in Christchurch last year. And when Roy cut Thompson to the point fence, he completed a 47-ball fifty including seven fours and a six.

Lord's Test: Jack Leach, Jason Roy get England back on level terms against Ireland

Opening batsman Jason Roy and fast bowler Olly Stone will make their England Test debuts in a one-off match against Ireland starting at Lord's on Wednesday.

Surrey batsman Roy is set to earn his first Test cap after racking up an impressive 443 runs in England's triumphant 50-overs World Cup campaign.

Roy is poised to bat at the top of the order with Surrey teammate Rory Burns in a four-day match against Ireland and will have an opportunity to impress the selectors ahead of the Ashes series against Australia starting on Aug. 1.

"It's a very, very new challenge and something I have been excited for and nervous for the last couple of years," Roy told Sky Sports.

"I have been in a good place with my cricket and feel in the best place I can be to succeed. Whether that is the case, I don't know, no one knows.

"The reason I have been so successful in the last couple of years and playing such good cricket at the top of the order is because my defence has been in really good order."

Warwickshire paceman Stone will make his debut having recovered from a back injury that forced him to return home from England's tour of West Indies earlier this year.

The 25-year-old was included in the lineup after the experienced James Anderson failed to recover from a calf injury, which he picked up playing for his county Lancashire against Durham this month.

"He (Anderson) will continue to be assessed ahead of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on August 1," the ECB said in a statement on Tuesday.

Anderson, England's leading wicket-taker in Tests, is one of several England bowlers struggling with injury ahead of the five-Test Ashes series against Australia.

Fast bowlers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, part of the World Cup-winning one-day team, were not available for selection for the Ireland Test because both have suffered side strains.

Wood has been ruled out for four to six weeks, while Archer will have a period of rest before being considered for Ashes selection.

Having been awarded Test status in 2017, Ireland are chasing their first win in the longest format after losses to Pakistan and Afghanistan.

England team v Ireland: Joe Root (captain), Moeen Ali, Rory Burns, Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Joe Denly, Jack Leach, Jason Roy, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes

Opening batsman Jason Roy and fast bowler Olly Stone will make their England Test debuts in a one-off match against Ireland starting at Lord's on Wednesday. Surrey batsman Roy is set to earn his first Test cap after racking up an impressive 443 runs in England's triumphant 50-overs World Cup campaign.

Opening batsman Jason Roy and fast bowler Olly Stone will make their England Test debuts in a one-off match against Ireland starting at Lord's on Wednesday. Surrey batsman Roy is set to earn his first Test cap after racking up an impressive 443 runs in England's triumphant 50-overs World Cup campaign. Roy is poised to bat at the top of the order with Surrey teammate Rory Burns in a four-day match against Ireland and will have an opportunity to impress the selectors ahead of the Ashes series against Australia starting on Aug. 1. "It's a very, very new challenge and something I have been excited for and nervous for the last couple of years," Roy told Sky Sports. "I have been in a good place with my cricket and feel in the best place I can be to succeed. Whether that is the case, I don't know, no one knows. "The reason I have been so successful in the last couple of years and playing such good cricket at the top of the order is because my defence has been in really good order." Warwickshire paceman Stone will make his debut having recovered from a back injury that forced him to return home from England's tour of West Indies earlier this year. The 25-year-old was included in the lineup after the experienced James Anderson failed to recover from a calf injury, which he picked up playing for his county Lancashire against Durham this month. "He (Anderson) will continue to be assessed ahead of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on August 1," the ECB said in a statement on Tuesday. Anderson, England's leading wicket-taker in Tests, is one of several England bowlers struggling with injury ahead of the five-Test Ashes series against Australia. Fast bowlers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, part of the World Cup-winning one-day team, were not available for selection for the Ireland Test because both have suffered side strains. Wood has been ruled out for four to six weeks, while Archer will have a period of rest before being considered for Ashes selection. Having been awarded Test status in 2017, Ireland are chasing their first win in the longest format after losses to Pakistan and Afghanistan. England team v Ireland: Joe Root (captain), Moeen Ali, Rory Burns, Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Joe Denly, Jack Leach, Jason Roy, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes

Jason Roy and Olly Stone to make Test debuts against Ireland

Opening batsman Jason Roy has been named in England's Test squad for the first time for the one-off match against Ireland starting at Lord's next Wednesday.

Roy racked up 443 runs in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ben-stokes-likely-to-receive-knighthood-for-world-cup-final-heroics-236474">England's </a>triumphant 50-overs World Cup campaign but is not a regular top-order batsman for Surrey in red-ball cricket.

The 28-year-old is expected to open the batting with Surrey teammate Rory Burns and will have an opportunity to impress the selectors ahead of the Ashes series against Australia starting on Aug. 1.

Somerset all-rounder Lewis Gregory has also been called up for the first time, while uncapped fast bowler Olly Stone, who picked up an injury on this year's tour of West Indies, returned to the squad.

England's leading wicket-taker James Anderson was included, despite picking up a calf injury this month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-euphoric-reactions-of-british-grandma-to-englands-historic-world-cup-triumph-236364">England </a>World Cup winners Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes were rested for the Ireland Test but have been included in a 16-man pre-Ashes training camp this weekend.

Fast bowlers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer were not considered for selection because both players have suffered side strains.

Wood has been ruled out for four to six weeks while Archer will have a period of rest before being considered for Ashes selection.

England squad:

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-winner-joe-root-thanks-countrymen-for-unbelievable-support-236706">Joe Root</a> (captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Lewis Gregory, Jack Leach, Jason Roy, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes.

Opening batsman Jason Roy has been named in England's Test squad for the first time for the one-off match against Ireland starting at Lord's next Wednesday. Roy racked up 443 runs in England's triumphant 50-overs World Cup campaign but is not a regular top-order batsman for Surrey in red-ball cricket.

Opening batsman Jason Roy has been named in England's Test squad for the first time for the one-off match against Ireland starting at Lord's next Wednesday. Roy racked up 443 runs in England's triumphant 50-overs World Cup campaign but is not a regular top-order batsman for Surrey in red-ball cricket. The 28-year-old is expected to open the batting with Surrey teammate Rory Burns and will have an opportunity to impress the selectors ahead of the Ashes series against Australia starting on Aug. 1. Somerset all-rounder Lewis Gregory has also been called up for the first time, while uncapped fast bowler Olly Stone, who picked up an injury on this year's tour of West Indies, returned to the squad. England's leading wicket-taker James Anderson was included, despite picking up a calf injury this month. England World Cup winners Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes were rested for the Ireland Test but have been included in a 16-man pre-Ashes training camp this weekend. Fast bowlers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer were not considered for selection because both players have suffered side strains. Wood has been ruled out for four to six weeks while Archer will have a period of rest before being considered for Ashes selection. England squad: Joe Root (captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Lewis Gregory, Jack Leach, Jason Roy, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes.

Jason Roy set to make England Test debut against Ireland at Lord's

Cricket World Cup 2019: Dream team of the tournament

World Cup final: Players to watch out for in England vs New Zealand clash

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chris-woakes-hails-incredible-england-after-hosts-power-into-world-cup-final-235139">England </a>batsman Jason Roy has avoided a potential ban for the World Cup final after protesting about his dismissal during Thursday's victory over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-outplayed-by-england-in-world-cup-semi-says-aaron-finch-235138">Australia</a>.

Roy, who had struck a magnificent 85 in 65 balls, was given out caught behind off Pat Cummins, although television replays showed the ball had not touched his bat or glove as he attempted a pull shot.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-thrash-australia-by-eight-wickets-to-reach-world-cup-final-235127">England </a>opener stood his ground and remonstrated with South African umpire Marais Erasmus. England had used their review appeals by that stage of the semi-final.

With Roy having gained one demerit point already in the tournament, he risked a one-match ban, for Sunday's final, if he was handed three points and reached the four-point limit.

But in a statement, the International Cricket Council said he had been given only two points and a fine of 30 per cent of his match fee.

"Roy admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Ranjan Madugalle and as such, there was no need for a formal hearing," the ICC said.

Roy has formed a formidable opening partnership with Jonny Bairstow, the pair sharing century stands in the last four matches they have started together.

England batsman Jason Roy has avoided a potential ban for the World Cup final after protesting about his dismissal during Thursday's victory over Australia. Roy, who had struck a magnificent 85 in 65 balls, was given out caught behind off Pat Cummins, although television replays showed the ball had not touched his bat or glove as he attempted a pull shot.

England batsman Jason Roy has avoided a potential ban for the World Cup final after protesting about his dismissal during Thursday's victory over Australia. Roy, who had struck a magnificent 85 in 65 balls, was given out caught behind off Pat Cummins, although television replays showed the ball had not touched his bat or glove as he attempted a pull shot. The England opener stood his ground and remonstrated with South African umpire Marais Erasmus. England had used their review appeals by that stage of the semi-final. With Roy having gained one demerit point already in the tournament, he risked a one-match ban, for Sunday's final, if he was handed three points and reached the four-point limit. But in a statement, the International Cricket Council said he had been given only two points and a fine of 30 per cent of his match fee. "Roy admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Ranjan Madugalle and as such, there was no need for a formal hearing," the ICC said. Roy has formed a formidable opening partnership with Jonny Bairstow, the pair sharing century stands in the last four matches they have started together.

England's Jason Roy escapes World Cup final ban after dissent fine

Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena has been appointed to stand in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/its-england-vs-new-zealand-in-final-on-july-14-the-world-will-see-a-new-cricket-champion-235146">World Cup final</a> between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday despite finding himself involved in a controversial incident with home batsman Jason Roy.

The Surrey opener had made 85 to set England on their way to an eventual eight-wicket win against Australia in Thursday's semi-final at Edgbaston, when he was given out caught behind down the legside by Dharmasena.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/englands-jason-roy-escapes-world-cup-final-ban-after-dissent-fine-235227">Roy </a>requested a review but England had already used their lone review of the innings.&nbsp;

Nevertheless, Dharmasena incorrectly signalled for a review, with Australia pointing out his mistake.

Roy, his arms spread wide, clearly believed Dharmasena should have signalled a wide delivery instead and the audibly furious batsman had to be ushered away from the crease by square-leg umpire Marais Erasmus.&nbsp;

Replays suggested he did not touch the ball.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-thrash-australia-by-eight-wickets-to-reach-world-cup-final-235127">England </a>star, 28, was fined 30 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent and received two demerit points from match referee Ranjan Madugalle.

That took his tally for the World Cup to three but match bans only kick in when a player collects four demerit points in total, leaving Roy available to feature on Sunday as England bid to win the World Cup for the first time.

South Africa's Erasmus will be the other onfield umpire in the final, with experienced Sri Lankan official Madugalle once again the match referee.

But in a change from the Edgbaston line-up, Australia's Rod Tucker will be the third umpire instead of New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney, who was ruled out of officiating in the showpiece match once the Black Caps beat India in Wednesday's first semi-final at Old Trafford.

Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena has been appointed to stand in the World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday despite finding himself involved in a controversial incident with home batsman Jason Roy.

Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena has been appointed to stand in the World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday despite finding himself involved in a controversial incident with home batsman Jason Roy. The Surrey opener had made 85 to set England on their way to an eventual eight-wicket win against Australia in Thursday's semi-final at Edgbaston, when he was given out caught behind down the legside by Dharmasena. Roy requested a review but England had already used their lone review of the innings. Nevertheless, Dharmasena incorrectly signalled for a review, with Australia pointing out his mistake. Roy, his arms spread wide, clearly believed Dharmasena should have signalled a wide delivery instead and the audibly furious batsman had to be ushered away from the crease by square-leg umpire Marais Erasmus. Replays suggested he did not touch the ball. The England star, 28, was fined 30 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent and received two demerit points from match referee Ranjan Madugalle. That took his tally for the World Cup to three but match bans only kick in when a player collects four demerit points in total, leaving Roy available to feature on Sunday as England bid to win the World Cup for the first time. South Africa's Erasmus will be the other onfield umpire in the final, with experienced Sri Lankan official Madugalle once again the match referee. But in a change from the Edgbaston line-up, Australia's Rod Tucker will be the third umpire instead of New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney, who was ruled out of officiating in the showpiece match once the Black Caps beat India in Wednesday's first semi-final at Old Trafford.

Kumar Dharmasena to stand in World Cup final despite Jason Roy row

World Cup: Players to watch out for in Australia vs England semi-final clash

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson lamented the lack of significant partnerships on a difficult track after their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-41-england-vs-new-zealand-232709">crushing defeat by England</a> in their final group match of the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.

Chasing 306 for a victory that would have assured them a place in the semi-finals, New Zealand lost both their openers cheaply and the wheels came off their innings when Williamson and Ross Taylor both were run out in successive overs.

Tom Latham made a fighting 57 but New Zealand were still shot out for 186 in 45 overs.

"Going into that second half, we just needed a couple of big partnerships, certainly from the top order and it wasn't there," said Williamson, who felt the track got tough to bat on midway through the England innings.''

"By no means was it an easy surface to try and gain momentum but at the same time it was important as a batting unit we were able to try and take the game to a position where you might give yourself a chance to win it, but we weren't able to do that," said Williamson.

Electing to bat, England got a flying start from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-really-pleased-with-my-performance-says-jonny-bairstow-after-smashing-century-232822">Jonny Bairstow</a> and Jason Roy to be 194-1 in 30 overs before the New Zealand bowlers halted their progress to restrict the hosts to 305-8.

England captain Eoin Morgan said his team had played some of their best cricket in their last two group games to make the semi-finals of the World Cup after 27 years.

Back-to-back defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia had jeopardised England's semi-final prospects but Morgan's men bounced back in style, ending India's unbeaten run in Birmingham and then crushing New Zealand to storm into the last four.

A common factor in both the victories was the flying start England got from openers Jonny Bairstow, who smashed his second successive century on Wednesday, and Jason Roy who made a roaring return from a hamstring injury in the match against India.

"We bat all the way down but those two are pushing the ceiling as to what guys can normally do," Morgan said.

More than the runs they raise, Morgan was pleased with how the openers complemented each other.

"Jonny got off to a flyer, Jason was quite slow to start and then caught up and Jonny slowed down.

"It was really brilliant to watch because normally you have two guys competing with each other the whole time trying to get ahead, trying to get the strike, trying to be more dominant, whereas as a partnership they are extremely dominant."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-beat-new-zealand-by-119-runs-to-reach-world-cup-semis-232875">England </a>will play either Australia or India in their semi-final match at Edgbaston, where England have not lost in 10 matches across formats.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson lamented the lack of significant partnerships on a difficult track after their crushing defeat by England in their final group match of the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson lamented the lack of significant partnerships on a difficult track after their crushing defeat by England in their final group match of the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday. Chasing 306 for a victory that would have assured them a place in the semi-finals, New Zealand lost both their openers cheaply and the wheels came off their innings when Williamson and Ross Taylor both were run out in successive overs. Tom Latham made a fighting 57 but New Zealand were still shot out for 186 in 45 overs. "Going into that second half, we just needed a couple of big partnerships, certainly from the top order and it wasn't there," said Williamson, who felt the track got tough to bat on midway through the England innings.'' "By no means was it an easy surface to try and gain momentum but at the same time it was important as a batting unit we were able to try and take the game to a position where you might give yourself a chance to win it, but we weren't able to do that," said Williamson. Electing to bat, England got a flying start from Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy to be 194-1 in 30 overs before the New Zealand bowlers halted their progress to restrict the hosts to 305-8. England captain Eoin Morgan said his team had played some of their best cricket in their last two group games to make the semi-finals of the World Cup after 27 years. Back-to-back defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia had jeopardised England's semi-final prospects but Morgan's men bounced back in style, ending India's unbeaten run in Birmingham and then crushing New Zealand to storm into the last four. A common factor in both the victories was the flying start England got from openers Jonny Bairstow, who smashed his second successive century on Wednesday, and Jason Roy who made a roaring return from a hamstring injury in the match against India. "We bat all the way down but those two are pushing the ceiling as to what guys can normally do," Morgan said. More than the runs they raise, Morgan was pleased with how the openers complemented each other. "Jonny got off to a flyer, Jason was quite slow to start and then caught up and Jonny slowed down. "It was really brilliant to watch because normally you have two guys competing with each other the whole time trying to get ahead, trying to get the strike, trying to be more dominant, whereas as a partnership they are extremely dominant." England will play either Australia or India in their semi-final match at Edgbaston, where England have not lost in 10 matches across formats.

World Cup: Morgan hails Bairstow, Roy while Williamson rues lack of partnerships

England defeated India by 31 runs in a must-win clash to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the Cricket World Cup 2019.&nbsp;

After opting to bat first under a slightly overcast Birmingham sky, Eoin Morgan-led side set 338-run target for India at Edgbaston on Sunday.&nbsp;

Chasing the same, India scored 306 runs in their allotted 50 overs.

This&nbsp;is the first time England defeated India in the World Cup since 1992.&nbsp;&nbsp;

KL Rahul departed without even opening his account but the other opener Rohit Sharma smashed a brilliant century before losing his wicket to Chris Woakes.&nbsp;

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-virat-kohli-speaks-on-pakistani-fans-supporting-team-india-231770">Virat Kohli speaks on Pakistani fans supporting Team India</a>

Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-ravindra-jadeja-takes-a-blinder-to-dismiss-englands-jason-roy-in-world-cup-clash-231753">Ravindra Jadeja takes a blinder to dismiss England's Jason Roy in World Cup clash</a>

Virat Kohli scored 66 and all-rounder Hardik Pandya scored crucial 45 runs.&nbsp;

Debutant Rishabh Pant looked nervous with his bat in the beginning but scored 32 runs before losing his wicket to Liam Plunkett.&nbsp;

Earlier, Jonny Bairstow smashed a belligerent 111 and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/good-to-be-back-says-englands-opener-jason-roy-after-returning-from-hamstring-injury-231826">Jason Roy returned from a hamstring injury</a> to feature in the tournament's highest opening stand and power England to a commanding total.&nbsp;

For his brilliant efforts, Bairstow got Man of the Match award.&nbsp;

Bairstow nearly deflected a couple of inside edges on to the stump and Roy got a caught-behind reprieve on 21 when he gloved Hardik Pandya.&nbsp;

The umpire, however, declared it wide and the Indians deliberated for a while before deciding against reviewing the decision.

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England reached the 150-run mark in the 21st over and it took a stunning catch by substitute fielder Ravindra Jadeja in the deep to send back Roy for 66.

Bairstow brought up his eighth ODI century off 90 balls, celebrating by dropping his helmet, stretching out his arms and soaking in the applause.

Mohammed Shami (5-69), who bowled well without luck in the morning, returned to end Bairstow's 109-ball blitz which included six sixes and 10 boundaries.&nbsp;

India stemmed the run flow in the 30-40 over period but Ben Stokes (79) provided the late assault to help England get close to the 350 mark.&nbsp;

England defeated India by 31 runs in a must-win clash to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the Cricket World Cup 2019. After opting to bat first under a slightly overcast Birmingham sky, Eoin Morgan-led side set 338-run target for India at Edgbaston on Sunday.

England defeated India by 31 runs in a must-win clash to keep their semi-final hopes alive in the Cricket World Cup 2019. After opting to bat first under a slightly overcast Birmingham sky, Eoin Morgan-led side set 338-run target for India at Edgbaston on Sunday. Chasing the same, India scored 306 runs in their allotted 50 overs. This is the first time England defeated India in the World Cup since 1992. KL Rahul departed without even opening his account but the other opener Rohit Sharma smashed a brilliant century before losing his wicket to Chris Woakes. Also Read: Virat Kohli speaks on Pakistani fans supporting Team India Watch: Ravindra Jadeja takes a blinder to dismiss England's Jason Roy in World Cup clash Virat Kohli scored 66 and all-rounder Hardik Pandya scored crucial 45 runs. Debutant Rishabh Pant looked nervous with his bat in the beginning but scored 32 runs before losing his wicket to Liam Plunkett. Earlier, Jonny Bairstow smashed a belligerent 111 and Jason Roy returned from a hamstring injury to feature in the tournament's highest opening stand and power England to a commanding total. For his brilliant efforts, Bairstow got Man of the Match award. Bairstow nearly deflected a couple of inside edges on to the stump and Roy got a caught-behind reprieve on 21 when he gloved Hardik Pandya. The umpire, however, declared it wide and the Indians deliberated for a while before deciding against reviewing the decision. Here's the points table: Here's how the #CWC19 table looks after today's result 👀 Remarkably, none of India, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, or Pakistan have qualified for the semi-finals, but all have their fate in their own hands! Who do you think will end in the top four? pic.twitter.com/DM3sHRLoA3 — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 30, 2019 × England reached the 150-run mark in the 21st over and it took a stunning catch by substitute fielder Ravindra Jadeja in the deep to send back Roy for 66. Bairstow brought up his eighth ODI century off 90 balls, celebrating by dropping his helmet, stretching out his arms and soaking in the applause. Mohammed Shami (5-69), who bowled well without luck in the morning, returned to end Bairstow's 109-ball blitz which included six sixes and 10 boundaries. India stemmed the run flow in the 30-40 over period but Ben Stokes (79) provided the late assault to help England get close to the 350 mark.

World Cup: England end India's unbeaten run to revive semis hopes

England opener Jason Roy is set to return from a torn hamstring in Sunday's crucial Cricket World Cup match against India, said captain Eoin Morgan who is optimistic quick Jofra Archer will continue to play through a side strain.

England need all hands on deck after back-to-back defeats complicated their semi-finals passage ahead of their last two group assignments against India and New Zealand -- teams they have not beaten in World Cup since 1992.

Roy smashed 153 against Bangladesh but has since sat out with the injury, while replacement James Vince managed 40 in three innings.

"Jason is preparing to play tomorrow," Morgan told reporters at Edgbaston on Saturday.

"Providing he gets through to today's practice and tomorrow morning unscathed, we think that he might be fit to play."

Roy has been crucial to England's rise to the top of one-day rankings and Morgan said he would risk playing the 28-year-old unless it meant long-term injury for the opener.

"Depending on the significance of the risk. If it was going to rule him out long term, absolutely not. If it was going to rule him out for a couple of weeks, yes," he said.

Archer did not bowl on Friday but rolled his arms on Saturday.

"We're going to see how he comes through today. It's the same thing he's been playing with the last three games. So we'll see how he comes through today," Morgan said.

Many saw the team under Morgan as the strongest England side in a World Cup but defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia have intensified pressure on the hosts.

Morgan admitted his team, who had made it a habit to post 300-plus score heading into the tournament, have struggled to adjust to pitches where teams have successfully defended sub-250 totals but refused to blame his team mates.

"I can't fault the commitment or application that the guys have produced in every single game," Morgan said.

"Where we've let ourselves down as a group is adapting to conditions. It's been a bigger challenge in this World Cup than previous bilateral series that we've played.&nbsp;

"So tomorrow's going to be the exact same. We're going to have to adapt to conditions, adapt to playing against a strong side in India."

England opener Jason Roy is set to return from a torn hamstring in Sunday's crucial Cricket World Cup match against India, said captain Eoin Morgan who is optimistic quick Jofra Archer will continue to play through a side strain.

England opener Jason Roy is set to return from a torn hamstring in Sunday's crucial Cricket World Cup match against India, said captain Eoin Morgan who is optimistic quick Jofra Archer will continue to play through a side strain. England need all hands on deck after back-to-back defeats complicated their semi-finals passage ahead of their last two group assignments against India and New Zealand -- teams they have not beaten in World Cup since 1992. Roy smashed 153 against Bangladesh but has since sat out with the injury, while replacement James Vince managed 40 in three innings. "Jason is preparing to play tomorrow," Morgan told reporters at Edgbaston on Saturday. "Providing he gets through to today's practice and tomorrow morning unscathed, we think that he might be fit to play." Roy has been crucial to England's rise to the top of one-day rankings and Morgan said he would risk playing the 28-year-old unless it meant long-term injury for the opener. "Depending on the significance of the risk. If it was going to rule him out long term, absolutely not. If it was going to rule him out for a couple of weeks, yes," he said. Archer did not bowl on Friday but rolled his arms on Saturday. "We're going to see how he comes through today. It's the same thing he's been playing with the last three games. So we'll see how he comes through today," Morgan said. Many saw the team under Morgan as the strongest England side in a World Cup but defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia have intensified pressure on the hosts. Morgan admitted his team, who had made it a habit to post 300-plus score heading into the tournament, have struggled to adjust to pitches where teams have successfully defended sub-250 totals but refused to blame his team mates. "I can't fault the commitment or application that the guys have produced in every single game," Morgan said. "Where we've let ourselves down as a group is adapting to conditions. It's been a bigger challenge in this World Cup than previous bilateral series that we've played. "So tomorrow's going to be the exact same. We're going to have to adapt to conditions, adapt to playing against a strong side in India."

World Cup: Eoin Morgan optimistic on Jason Roy and Jofra Archer against India

England's opening batsman Jason Roy said that it is good to be back after he returned from hamstring injury to the starting line up to play against India at Edgbaston on Sunday.&nbsp;

Roy has missed the hosts' past three matches after suffering a hamstring tear in the field against the West Indies and his presence has been badly missed as England slumped to defeat against Sri Lanka and Australia.

In the match against India, England posted 337/7 after opting to bat first under a slightly overcast Birmingham sky. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"Good to be back out there. Spending time on the bench isn't great. Jonny (Bairstow) played extremely well. We have put a competitive score on the board... hope we can bowl well," said Jason Roy after the end of first innings.&nbsp;

Roy scored 66 runs off 57 balls in the match before losing his wicket to Kuldeep Yadav when Ravindra Jadeja took a stunning catch to dismiss him.&nbsp;

"I ran well between the wickets (the injury wasn't an issue). I kept it at about 80%, which is the target from the doctor. so I feel good."

"We got a good start, we didn't want to put a target on us. We just wanted to bat positively. We are pretty happy with 337. With the sort of bowling attack we have we should be alright. Fingers crossed," Roy added.&nbsp;

England's opening batsman Jason Roy said that it is good to be back after he returned from hamstring injury to the starting line up to play against India at Edgbaston on Sunday.

England's opening batsman Jason Roy said that it is good to be back after he returned from hamstring injury to the starting line up to play against India at Edgbaston on Sunday. Roy has missed the hosts' past three matches after suffering a hamstring tear in the field against the West Indies and his presence has been badly missed as England slumped to defeat against Sri Lanka and Australia. In the match against India, England posted 337/7 after opting to bat first under a slightly overcast Birmingham sky. "Good to be back out there. Spending time on the bench isn't great. Jonny (Bairstow) played extremely well. We have put a competitive score on the board... hope we can bowl well," said Jason Roy after the end of first innings. Roy scored 66 runs off 57 balls in the match before losing his wicket to Kuldeep Yadav when Ravindra Jadeja took a stunning catch to dismiss him. "I ran well between the wickets (the injury wasn't an issue). I kept it at about 80%, which is the target from the doctor. so I feel good." "We got a good start, we didn't want to put a target on us. We just wanted to bat positively. We are pretty happy with 337. With the sort of bowling attack we have we should be alright. Fingers crossed," Roy added.

'Good to be back,' says England's opener Jason Roy after returning from hamstring injury

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has taken a blinder to dismiss England opener Jason Roy during India's World Cup match against the hosts at Edgbaston.&nbsp;

On Kuldeep Yadav's first ball of the fifth over, Roy tried to hit a bit shot on the long-on.&nbsp;

However, substitute Jadeja came in from the long-on boundary and diving forward, he took the stunner.&nbsp;

England vs India,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-38-england-vs-india-231700">click here</a>&nbsp;to get live updates

Roy looked gutted to not go on but he played a brilliant innings that gave England an ideal start in a must-win match.&nbsp;

The 28-year-old replaced James Vince in the playing XI scored 66 runs off 57 balls in the match.&nbsp;

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Ahead of the match, England had received a boost with Roy returning from a hamstring injury.&nbsp;

Earlier, won the toss and elected to bat under a slightly overcast Birmingham sky.&nbsp;

England need to win their last two group matches against India and New Zealand to qualify for the semi-finals and if they lose then they will have to rely on other results. &nbsp;

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has taken a blinder to dismiss England opener Jason Roy during India's World Cup match against the hosts at Edgbaston. On Kuldeep Yadav's first ball of the fifth over, Roy tried to hit a bit shot on the long-on.

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has taken a blinder to dismiss England opener Jason Roy during India's World Cup match against the hosts at Edgbaston. On Kuldeep Yadav's first ball of the fifth over, Roy tried to hit a bit shot on the long-on. However, substitute Jadeja came in from the long-on boundary and diving forward, he took the stunner. England vs India, click here to get live updates Roy looked gutted to not go on but he played a brilliant innings that gave England an ideal start in a must-win match. The 28-year-old replaced James Vince in the playing XI scored 66 runs off 57 balls in the match. Watch the video: #INDvENG Wah ! 🔥 What a excellent catch by sir jadeja 😎 _____ The best Fielder for a reason 👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/FLQfKEEaBY — SaiPrakash (@SaiPrakash24) June 30, 2019 × Not in the playing 11, but never out of the action. All hail Sir Jadeja.#TicketToTheSemis #INDvENG ICC #CWC19 @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/Ya9jKzd0PL — Hotstar (@hotstartweets) June 30, 2019 × You can watch Jadeja's splendid grab, and all #ENGvIND highlights, on the official #CWC19 app 👇 APPLE 🍎 https://t.co/whJQyCahHr ANDROID 🤖 https://t.co/Lsp1fBwBKR pic.twitter.com/D85hKFYcAL — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 30, 2019 × Ahead of the match, England had received a boost with Roy returning from a hamstring injury. Earlier, won the toss and elected to bat under a slightly overcast Birmingham sky. England need to win their last two group matches against India and New Zealand to qualify for the semi-finals and if they lose then they will have to rely on other results.

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja takes a blinder to dismiss England's Jason Roy in World Cup clash

England are hopeful that opener Jason Roy will return from a hamstring injury in time to play in Sunday's vital World Cup clash against India at Edgbaston.

Roy has missed the hosts' past three matches after suffering a hamstring tear in the field against the West Indies and his presence has been badly missed as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-england-beat-bangladesh-by-106-runs-225564">England </a>slumped to defeat against Sri Lanka and Australia.

The top-ranked side in the world almost certainly need to win at least one and possibly both of their remaining games, with unbeaten New Zealand also to come on July 3, to progress to the semi-finals.

"<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-england-get-eoin-morgan-boost-but-jason-roy-to-miss-at-least-two-games-228082&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi-z8j8hYfjAhXJgI8KHTdUD6wQFjADegQIDxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nNuKG0m-9augIxQZU5djQ">Jason Roy</a> is making good progress from his hamstring injury. He is being assessed every day. Yesterday he batted in the nets and was also running shuttles on the outfield," the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement.

"A decision on whether he'll be fit to resume against India will be made when we train on Friday and Saturday at Edgbaston," the statement read.

Roy has passed 50 in five of his past six one day internationals and recorded the second-highest score of the World Cup to date with his 153 against Bangladesh.

His replacement, James Vince, has scored 26, 14 and 0 in his three innings.

England also have fitness concerns over bowlers Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid.

Fast bowler Archer is suffering from tightness to his left side, while leg-spinner Rashid has a shoulder problem that will be assessed in the coming days.

England are hopeful that opener Jason Roy will return from a hamstring injury in time to play in Sunday's vital World Cup clash against India at Edgbaston. Roy has missed the hosts' past three matches after suffering a hamstring tear in the field against the West Indies and his presence has been badly missed as England slumped to defeat against Sri Lanka and Australia.

England are hopeful that opener Jason Roy will return from a hamstring injury in time to play in Sunday's vital World Cup clash against India at Edgbaston. Roy has missed the hosts' past three matches after suffering a hamstring tear in the field against the West Indies and his presence has been badly missed as England slumped to defeat against Sri Lanka and Australia. The top-ranked side in the world almost certainly need to win at least one and possibly both of their remaining games, with unbeaten New Zealand also to come on July 3, to progress to the semi-finals. "Jason Roy is making good progress from his hamstring injury. He is being assessed every day. Yesterday he batted in the nets and was also running shuttles on the outfield," the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement. "A decision on whether he'll be fit to resume against India will be made when we train on Friday and Saturday at Edgbaston," the statement read. Roy has passed 50 in five of his past six one day internationals and recorded the second-highest score of the World Cup to date with his 153 against Bangladesh. His replacement, James Vince, has scored 26, 14 and 0 in his three innings. England also have fitness concerns over bowlers Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid. Fast bowler Archer is suffering from tightness to his left side, while leg-spinner Rashid has a shoulder problem that will be assessed in the coming days.

World Cup: England's Jason Roy 'making good progress' ahead of match against India

World Cup 2019: Records show Virat, Rohit & Root will dominate

England captain Eoin Morgan's name was added in the record books of cricket when he smashed a career-best 148 runs off 71 balls in a World Cup match against Afghanistan. &nbsp;

Morgan hit 17 sixes in his knock to break the record of most sixes in One-Day International (ODI) innings and also his century was fourth fastest in World Cup history.&nbsp;

His record-breaking innings inspired England to their highest -- 397/6 -- World Cup total. &nbsp;

"There are many guys in the dressing room and who can produce an innings like that - but to match up to the youngsters is amazing," said Morgan after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-beat-afghanistan-by-150-runs-in-cricket-world-cup-228503">England's 150-run win over Afghanistan</a>.&nbsp;

Due to a back spasm during last week's win against West Indies, Morgan's participation was in doubt for the Afghanistan clash but he led from the front and played a captain's knock to prove why England are favourites for the title, it's just not the home advantage.&nbsp;

"Didn't really think it was going to be my day at any point, to be honest. I've had a bad back, looks like I'm getting old," said Morgan while receiving Man of the Match award.&nbsp;

Getting old? On the contrary, the way Morgan batted, it was a treat to watch him hit those towering sixes at Old Trafford cricket ground. &nbsp;

It felt captain Morgan is fighting to avenge the embarrassing ouster from the 2015 World Cup when a defeat to Bangladesh, saw England crash out in the group stage.&nbsp;

In previous three-four years, England have risen to the top of the 50-over rankings in a quest to win the tournament for a first time.&nbsp;

As England have never won the World Cup despite featuring in every edition since it was established in 1975.&nbsp;

However, in this edition, Morgan-led England are tipped for glory and he is well supported by Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes and the universe.&nbsp;

England captain Eoin Morgan's name was added in the record books of cricket when he smashed a career-best 148 runs off 71 balls in a World Cup match against Afghanistan.

England captain Eoin Morgan's name was added in the record books of cricket when he smashed a career-best 148 runs off 71 balls in a World Cup match against Afghanistan. Morgan hit 17 sixes in his knock to break the record of most sixes in One-Day International (ODI) innings and also his century was fourth fastest in World Cup history. His record-breaking innings inspired England to their highest -- 397/6 -- World Cup total. "There are many guys in the dressing room and who can produce an innings like that - but to match up to the youngsters is amazing," said Morgan after England's 150-run win over Afghanistan. Due to a back spasm during last week's win against West Indies, Morgan's participation was in doubt for the Afghanistan clash but he led from the front and played a captain's knock to prove why England are favourites for the title, it's just not the home advantage. "Didn't really think it was going to be my day at any point, to be honest. I've had a bad back, looks like I'm getting old," said Morgan while receiving Man of the Match award. Getting old? On the contrary, the way Morgan batted, it was a treat to watch him hit those towering sixes at Old Trafford cricket ground. It felt captain Morgan is fighting to avenge the embarrassing ouster from the 2015 World Cup when a defeat to Bangladesh, saw England crash out in the group stage. In previous three-four years, England have risen to the top of the 50-over rankings in a quest to win the tournament for a first time. As England have never won the World Cup despite featuring in every edition since it was established in 1975. However, in this edition, Morgan-led England are tipped for glory and he is well supported by Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes and the universe.

Towering sixes, fourth-fastest century: How fantastic Morgan stole the show

England captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-england-get-eoin-morgan-boost-but-jason-roy-to-miss-at-least-two-games-228082">Eoin Morgan</a> confirmed that his side's in-form opener Jason Roy will be out for at least two games with a hamstring injury in the ongoing edition of Cricket World Cup 2019.&nbsp;

On being asked how quickly can Roy recover from a torn hamstring, the skipper gave a witty reply.&nbsp;

Journalist asked, "Forgive my ignorance, I am not a doctor, but how quickly can a guy recover from a torn hamstring? Ten days...?"&nbsp;

With a smile oh his face, Morgan replied, "I am not a doctor either. So you'll have to excuse my ignorance."&nbsp;

Roy suffered a hamstring tear in Friday's win over West Indies and Morgan confirmed James Vince, who had a lengthy net session at Old Trafford on Monday, will replace the opener against Afghanistan.&nbsp;

"I certainly believe Jason will play again in this tournament. At the moment he's going to be assessed continuously over the course of the next week. He's out of the next two games. So we'll see how he pulls up after that," said Morgan during a presser.&nbsp;

Morgan, 32, added that with injuries, people respond differently to treatment and medication.&nbsp;

"It's a matter of seeing... giving him enough time to allow him to get himself back into the tournament," added Morgan.&nbsp;

Ahead of the Afghanistan game on Tuesday, Morgan also said that he is likely to play after recovering from a back spasm.&nbsp;

England captain Eoin Morgan confirmed that his side's in-form opener Jason Roy will be out for at least two games with a hamstring injury in the ongoing edition of Cricket World Cup 2019.

England captain Eoin Morgan confirmed that his side's in-form opener Jason Roy will be out for at least two games with a hamstring injury in the ongoing edition of Cricket World Cup 2019. On being asked how quickly can Roy recover from a torn hamstring, the skipper gave a witty reply. Journalist asked, "Forgive my ignorance, I am not a doctor, but how quickly can a guy recover from a torn hamstring? Ten days...?" With a smile oh his face, Morgan replied, "I am not a doctor either. So you'll have to excuse my ignorance." Roy suffered a hamstring tear in Friday's win over West Indies and Morgan confirmed James Vince, who had a lengthy net session at Old Trafford on Monday, will replace the opener against Afghanistan. "I certainly believe Jason will play again in this tournament. At the moment he's going to be assessed continuously over the course of the next week. He's out of the next two games. So we'll see how he pulls up after that," said Morgan during a presser. Morgan, 32, added that with injuries, people respond differently to treatment and medication. "It's a matter of seeing... giving him enough time to allow him to get himself back into the tournament," added Morgan. Ahead of the Afghanistan game on Tuesday, Morgan also said that he is likely to play after recovering from a back spasm.

'I am not a doctor,' jokes England captain Eoin Morgan on Jason Roy's injury update

England opener Jason Roy will miss at least two World Cup games due to a hamstring injury but captain Eoin Morgan is bullish about overcoming a back spasm and playing against Afghanistan.

Roy suffered a hamstring tear in Friday's win over West Indies and Morgan confirmed James Vince, who had a lengthy net session at Old Trafford on Monday, will replace the opener on Tuesday.

"I certainly believe Jason will play again in this tournament," Morgan told reporters.

"At the moment he's going to be assessed continuously over the course of the next week. He's out of the next two games. So we'll see how he pulls up after that."

Roy made a superb 153 against Bangladesh in Cardiff but his replacement as opener Joe Root impressed with an unbeaten century which sealed an eight-wicket win for the hosts.

The 26-year-old Roy will miss the matches against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka but Morgan is confident he will be back before the June 30 game against India.

"As we know with injuries, people respond differently to treatment and medication, so it's a matter of giving him enough time to allow him to get himself back into the tournament," Morgan said.

Morgan had better news about his own health after suffering the back spasm in the match against West Indies after which he delivered his news conference standing up.

"Yeah, drastically improved. I've had extensive treatment and medication the last two days, which have helped me no end," said the 32-year-old.

"I've had a small hit in the nets, and hopefully be fit to play in the morning. It will all depend on how I pull up but aiming to play tomorrow."

England are fourth in the table with six points from four matches and will be overwhelming favourites against bottom-placed Afghanistan who have lost all four games.

Morgan refused to be complacent, though, against a spin-heavy Afghanistan.

"It's probably their strongest component as a team. It's a challenge that we're going to have to overcome," Morgan said.

"Pretty much every time we play against an Asian team, that's the case.

"You look over at where they are practising. They are practising against quicks, and look over at our nets and we're practising against spin. That's just a challenge that both sides come up against."

England opener Jason Roy will miss at least two World Cup games due to a hamstring injury but captain Eoin Morgan is bullish about overcoming a back spasm and playing against Afghanistan.

England opener Jason Roy will miss at least two World Cup games due to a hamstring injury but captain Eoin Morgan is bullish about overcoming a back spasm and playing against Afghanistan. Roy suffered a hamstring tear in Friday's win over West Indies and Morgan confirmed James Vince, who had a lengthy net session at Old Trafford on Monday, will replace the opener on Tuesday. "I certainly believe Jason will play again in this tournament," Morgan told reporters. "At the moment he's going to be assessed continuously over the course of the next week. He's out of the next two games. So we'll see how he pulls up after that." Roy made a superb 153 against Bangladesh in Cardiff but his replacement as opener Joe Root impressed with an unbeaten century which sealed an eight-wicket win for the hosts. The 26-year-old Roy will miss the matches against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka but Morgan is confident he will be back before the June 30 game against India. "As we know with injuries, people respond differently to treatment and medication, so it's a matter of giving him enough time to allow him to get himself back into the tournament," Morgan said. Morgan had better news about his own health after suffering the back spasm in the match against West Indies after which he delivered his news conference standing up. "Yeah, drastically improved. I've had extensive treatment and medication the last two days, which have helped me no end," said the 32-year-old. "I've had a small hit in the nets, and hopefully be fit to play in the morning. It will all depend on how I pull up but aiming to play tomorrow." England are fourth in the table with six points from four matches and will be overwhelming favourites against bottom-placed Afghanistan who have lost all four games. Morgan refused to be complacent, though, against a spin-heavy Afghanistan. "It's probably their strongest component as a team. It's a challenge that we're going to have to overcome," Morgan said. "Pretty much every time we play against an Asian team, that's the case. "You look over at where they are practising. They are practising against quicks, and look over at our nets and we're practising against spin. That's just a challenge that both sides come up against."

World Cup: England get Eoin Morgan boost but Jason Roy to miss at least two games

England captain Eoin Morgan heaped praise on batsman Joe Root whose polished century led the team to an emphatic eight-wicket Cricket World Cup victory over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/trevor-bayliss-will-have-to-live-with-the-sheldon-salute-says-jason-holder-226942">West Indies</a> on Friday.

Root was pushed up the order to open after Jason Roy sustained a hamstring injury, and he responded with his second century of the tournament as the hosts secured their third win in four matches.

"Exceptionally pleased, I think he is now the highest run scorer in the tournament," Morgan told a news conference.

"He's scored two hundreds. He's such an important player for us. He is the glue that holds everything together," Morgan added.

Root struck 11 fours and faced only 94 balls in his 100 not out as England strolled to a target of 213 with nearly 17 overs to spare, fuelling their hopes of winning the World Cup for the first time.

"It's probably a side of his batting that has got better over the last two or three years that people haven't seen a lot of, his expansive game," Morgan said.

"He never seems to go at less than a run a ball. You look up, he is going at more than a run a ball and it is exceptionally good to watch. To see him come out and be in this form and continue it is brilliant," Morgan said.

Morgan was forced to leave the field after suffering a back spasm and could be a doubt for England's next game, against Afghanistan on Tuesday.

"It's sore," Morgan said. "I've had back spasms before. We think it is another back spasm. It normally takes a few days to settle down."

Roy also limped off, giving England another headache.

"He had a tight hamstring so he will go for a scan tomorrow and probably it will take 48 hours before we have the results," Morgan said.

England fast bowlers <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eoin-morgan-knows-what-jofra-archers-feeling-ahead-of-clash-against-native-country-west-indies-227033">Jofra Archer</a> and Mark Wood took three wickets each as West Indies were dismissed for 212, and Morgan was delighted to have genuine quicks at his disposal.

"I think it's been one of the trends of the tournament," he said.

"A lot of the teams have bowlers who can bowl quite quickly. We are very fortunate we have three guys that can touch 90mph. It's something that we are going to use. It will be a strength of ours," Morgan said.

West Indies captain Jason Holder was left to rue another inconsistent performance from his team, who are sixth in the standings following their second loss and in danger of missing out on the semi-finals.

"We were showing glimpses of what we can produce here in this tournament so far and also in the recent past and in the past generally," Holder said.

"It is just a matter of bringing it together for long periods, stringing together a complete game and being consistent," Holder added.

England captain Eoin Morgan heaped praise on batsman Joe Root whose polished century led the team to an emphatic eight-wicket Cricket World Cup victory over West Indies on Friday.

England captain Eoin Morgan heaped praise on batsman Joe Root whose polished century led the team to an emphatic eight-wicket Cricket World Cup victory over West Indies on Friday. Root was pushed up the order to open after Jason Roy sustained a hamstring injury, and he responded with his second century of the tournament as the hosts secured their third win in four matches. "Exceptionally pleased, I think he is now the highest run scorer in the tournament," Morgan told a news conference. "He's scored two hundreds. He's such an important player for us. He is the glue that holds everything together," Morgan added. Root struck 11 fours and faced only 94 balls in his 100 not out as England strolled to a target of 213 with nearly 17 overs to spare, fuelling their hopes of winning the World Cup for the first time. "It's probably a side of his batting that has got better over the last two or three years that people haven't seen a lot of, his expansive game," Morgan said. "He never seems to go at less than a run a ball. You look up, he is going at more than a run a ball and it is exceptionally good to watch. To see him come out and be in this form and continue it is brilliant," Morgan said. Morgan was forced to leave the field after suffering a back spasm and could be a doubt for England's next game, against Afghanistan on Tuesday. "It's sore," Morgan said. "I've had back spasms before. We think it is another back spasm. It normally takes a few days to settle down." Roy also limped off, giving England another headache. "He had a tight hamstring so he will go for a scan tomorrow and probably it will take 48 hours before we have the results," Morgan said. England fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood took three wickets each as West Indies were dismissed for 212, and Morgan was delighted to have genuine quicks at his disposal. "I think it's been one of the trends of the tournament," he said. "A lot of the teams have bowlers who can bowl quite quickly. We are very fortunate we have three guys that can touch 90mph. It's something that we are going to use. It will be a strength of ours," Morgan said. West Indies captain Jason Holder was left to rue another inconsistent performance from his team, who are sixth in the standings following their second loss and in danger of missing out on the semi-finals. "We were showing glimpses of what we can produce here in this tournament so far and also in the recent past and in the past generally," Holder said. "It is just a matter of bringing it together for long periods, stringing together a complete game and being consistent," Holder added.

World Cup: Joe Root is England's glue, says captain Eoin Morgan

When Jofra Archer returned for his second spell and took two wickets in two balls to leave West Indies reeling on Friday, the collective sighs of regret from Caribbean fans inside Southampton's Rose Bowl were almost audible.

West Indies dangerman Nicholas Pooran was doing his best to see his side to a defendable total and had reached 63 when paceman Archer got a lifting 90mph delivery to brush the glove before being caught by Jos Buttler.

Next ball and Archer had Sheldon Cottrell plumb lbw for a duck and suddenly the Barbados-born 24-year-old was on a World Cup hat-trick, not even the most inventive scriptwriter would have dared to pen a few months back.

It did not happen as Oshane Thomas survived the last ball of the over but minutes later Archer removed Carlos Brathwaite to become the first English bowler to take three three-wicket hauls in World Cup history.

He had gone wicket-less in his opening five overs when West Indies opener Chris Gayle dished out some punishment to the young upstart with a flurry of boundaries.

But he ended with figures of three for 30 as West Indies were all out for 212, offering further proof if it were needed, that West Indies have allowed a genuine game-changer to slip through their grasp.

"He is a pleasure to captain. He loves the challenge and to overcome it," England captain Eoin Morgan said of Archer after his three-wicket burst on Friday.

In a parallel universe, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eoin-morgan-knows-what-jofra-archers-feeling-ahead-of-clash-against-native-country-west-indies-227033">Archer would have walked out of the West Indies</a> dressing room on Friday wearing burgundy not light blue and would have had Morgan in his sights.

That he did not can be traced back to the day he was left out of the West Indies squad for 2014 Under 19 World Cup despite having already shone for the age-group side.

"At the beginning, he really, really wanted to play for the West Indies. After being disappointed, his heart's desire changed and it became just a matter of playing international cricket," former teammate Zachary McCaskie told The Times.

Impetuous perhaps, but Archer was a man in a hurry and he recognised that a move to England could help him to earn more money and provide the platform for his talents to shine.

After impressing with county side Sussex as a quick bowler and aggressive batsman, he was signed in 2018 by Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Rajasthan Royals for 800,000 pounds ($1.01 million).

There he was teammates with England all-rounder Ben Stokes and Buttler, although at the time his hopes of realising his ambition of playing for England seemed a long way off under the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) eligibility rules.

The door was still open to play for West Indies but for Archer, there was no going back and when, last November, the ECB reduced the residency rule from seven years to three, Archer suddenly came into contention for the World Cup.

Despite his inexperience at the international level, the clamour to include Archer in the squad grew louder day by day.

Once in, he has not disappointed which is probably no surprise at all to those who used to watch a teenaged Archer skittle opposition with his effortless pace and whack sixes into the cemetery bordering Bridgetown's Wildey Cricket Club.

It certainly has not surprised former coaches Corey Yearwood who recalls a "bony" 16-year-old Archer roughing up West Indies test player Shane Shillingford in a net session.

"Shane said to me afterwards,&nbsp;'It is unbelievable that his small frame could bowl that pace. This guy is going to play for the West Indies'," Yearwood told The Times.

Sadly for West Indies, whose World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after Friday's thumping eight-wicket defeat, that never materialised. Instead, Archer has already taken nine wickets in the tournament for England -- one less than tournament leader Mohammad Amir of Pakistan.

Worryingly for England's future opponents, Archer appears to just be warming up.

When Jofra Archer returned for his second spell and took two wickets in two balls to leave West Indies reeling on Friday, the collective sighs of regret from Caribbean fans inside Southampton's Rose Bowl were almost audible.

When Jofra Archer returned for his second spell and took two wickets in two balls to leave West Indies reeling on Friday, the collective sighs of regret from Caribbean fans inside Southampton's Rose Bowl were almost audible. West Indies dangerman Nicholas Pooran was doing his best to see his side to a defendable total and had reached 63 when paceman Archer got a lifting 90mph delivery to brush the glove before being caught by Jos Buttler. Next ball and Archer had Sheldon Cottrell plumb lbw for a duck and suddenly the Barbados-born 24-year-old was on a World Cup hat-trick, not even the most inventive scriptwriter would have dared to pen a few months back. It did not happen as Oshane Thomas survived the last ball of the over but minutes later Archer removed Carlos Brathwaite to become the first English bowler to take three three-wicket hauls in World Cup history. He had gone wicket-less in his opening five overs when West Indies opener Chris Gayle dished out some punishment to the young upstart with a flurry of boundaries. But he ended with figures of three for 30 as West Indies were all out for 212, offering further proof if it were needed, that West Indies have allowed a genuine game-changer to slip through their grasp. "He is a pleasure to captain. He loves the challenge and to overcome it," England captain Eoin Morgan said of Archer after his three-wicket burst on Friday. In a parallel universe, Archer would have walked out of the West Indies dressing room on Friday wearing burgundy not light blue and would have had Morgan in his sights. That he did not can be traced back to the day he was left out of the West Indies squad for 2014 Under 19 World Cup despite having already shone for the age-group side. "At the beginning, he really, really wanted to play for the West Indies. After being disappointed, his heart's desire changed and it became just a matter of playing international cricket," former teammate Zachary McCaskie told The Times. Impetuous perhaps, but Archer was a man in a hurry and he recognised that a move to England could help him to earn more money and provide the platform for his talents to shine. After impressing with county side Sussex as a quick bowler and aggressive batsman, he was signed in 2018 by Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Rajasthan Royals for 800,000 pounds ($1.01 million). There he was teammates with England all-rounder Ben Stokes and Buttler, although at the time his hopes of realising his ambition of playing for England seemed a long way off under the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) eligibility rules. The door was still open to play for West Indies but for Archer, there was no going back and when, last November, the ECB reduced the residency rule from seven years to three, Archer suddenly came into contention for the World Cup. Despite his inexperience at the international level, the clamour to include Archer in the squad grew louder day by day. Once in, he has not disappointed which is probably no surprise at all to those who used to watch a teenaged Archer skittle opposition with his effortless pace and whack sixes into the cemetery bordering Bridgetown's Wildey Cricket Club. It certainly has not surprised former coaches Corey Yearwood who recalls a "bony" 16-year-old Archer roughing up West Indies test player Shane Shillingford in a net session. "Shane said to me afterwards, 'It is unbelievable that his small frame could bowl that pace. This guy is going to play for the West Indies'," Yearwood told The Times. Sadly for West Indies, whose World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after Friday's thumping eight-wicket defeat, that never materialised. Instead, Archer has already taken nine wickets in the tournament for England -- one less than tournament leader Mohammad Amir of Pakistan. Worryingly for England's future opponents, Archer appears to just be warming up.

World Cup: England's Jofra Archer reminds West Indies of what they let slip away

Jason Roy and Jofra Archer have each been fined 15 per cent of their match fees for incidents during <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2019-england-skipper-eoin-morgan-says-fielding-let-team-down-in-loss-against-pakistan-224075">England's World Cup defeat by Pakistan</a> at Trent Bridge.

The International Cricket Council found opener Roy had breached level one of its code of conduct, using an audible obscenity after a misfield during Pakistan's innings.

Fast bowler Archer was found guilty of dissent towards an umpire's decision following a wide delivery.

Both players have also had one demerit point added to their records.

Pakistan captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/inept-to-inspiring-i-always-say-be-patient-with-us-says-captain-sarfaraz-after-beating-england-224025">Sarfaraz Ahmed</a> was fined 20 per cent of his fee, and his teammates 10 per cent, for a minor over-rate offence.

Pakistan won Monday's match by 14 runs after setting England a target of 349.

It was an occasionally fractious encounter, with the umpires warning England skipper Eoin Morgan about his side throwing the ball in on the bounce and later issuing the same reminder to Sarfaraz.

The tactic is often used to scuff up the ball and promote reverse swing.

Morgan said,&nbsp;"There were discussions throughout the whole of the two innings. The umpires came to me mid-innings and seemed to think that we were throwing the ball in on the bounce too much or it was being over-exaggerated.

England batsman Jos Buttler appeared to take a look at the ball on his walk back to the pavilion after his knock of 103 came to an end.

"They emphasised it would be the same for both. The conversations that were stopping the game were that Pakistan were&nbsp;doing the same thing,'' Morgan said.

"Jos was just intrigued to see the ball. When the ball is hit against the LED boards it does scuff it up quite a lot so he was just interested to see if the ball was more scuffed up," the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/englands-joe-root-scores-first-hundred-of-cricket-world-cup-2019-223998">England </a>captain added.

Jason Roy and Jofra Archer have each been fined 15 per cent of their match fees for incidents during England's World Cup defeat by Pakistan at Trent Bridge. The International Cricket Council found opener Roy had breached level one of its code of conduct, using an audible obscenity after a misfield during Pakistan's innings.

Jason Roy and Jofra Archer have each been fined 15 per cent of their match fees for incidents during England's World Cup defeat by Pakistan at Trent Bridge. The International Cricket Council found opener Roy had breached level one of its code of conduct, using an audible obscenity after a misfield during Pakistan's innings. Fast bowler Archer was found guilty of dissent towards an umpire's decision following a wide delivery. Both players have also had one demerit point added to their records. Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was fined 20 per cent of his fee, and his teammates 10 per cent, for a minor over-rate offence. Pakistan won Monday's match by 14 runs after setting England a target of 349. It was an occasionally fractious encounter, with the umpires warning England skipper Eoin Morgan about his side throwing the ball in on the bounce and later issuing the same reminder to Sarfaraz. The tactic is often used to scuff up the ball and promote reverse swing. Morgan said, "There were discussions throughout the whole of the two innings. The umpires came to me mid-innings and seemed to think that we were throwing the ball in on the bounce too much or it was being over-exaggerated. England batsman Jos Buttler appeared to take a look at the ball on his walk back to the pavilion after his knock of 103 came to an end. "They emphasised it would be the same for both. The conversations that were stopping the game were that Pakistan were doing the same thing,'' Morgan said. "Jos was just intrigued to see the ball. When the ball is hit against the LED boards it does scuff it up quite a lot so he was just interested to see if the ball was more scuffed up," the England captain added.

England's Jofra Archer, Jason Roy fined for breaching ICC code in World Cup defeat against Pakistan

Jason Roy and Ben Stokes helped <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistans-world-cup-jinx-against-india-england-south-africas-horror-history-219426">England defeat Pakistan</a> by three wickets in the fourth ODI of the five-match series on Friday&nbsp;at Trent Bridge.

With this win, England has now taken a 3-0 unassailable lead in the series.

Chasing a score of 341, Roy and Stokes registered the scores of 114 and 71 respectively.

In pursuit of the target, England got off to a good start as both openers Roy and James Vince provided a solid foundation to the team as they stitched together a partnership of 94 runs.

Their stand was broken in the 14th over as Mohammad Hasnain dismissed Vince (57).

Joe Root came out to bat next and he along with Roy put up a 107-run stand.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-bowlers-not-up-to-the-mark-says-leg-spinner-shadab-khan-ahead-of-world-cup-219106">Pakistan</a> came back in the match as they dismissed both Roy (114), Root (36), Jos Buttler (0), and Moeen Ali (0) in quick succession reducing England to 216 runs for five wickets in the 31st over.

Joe Denly and Tom Curran played useful knocks of 17 and 31 respectively to ease the pressure on Stokes at the other.

In the end, Stokes took England over the line by three wickets and with three balls to spare.

Earlier, Babar Azam's knock of 115 runs helped Pakistan put 340 runs on the board in the allotted fifty overs.

Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam put up a 107-run stand to allow Pakistan to have a solid base at the top.

Zaman (57) was dismissed in the 20th over by Tom Curran.

Mohammad Hafeez came out to bat next, and he along with Zaman stitched together a 104-run stand, allowing Pakistan to be in a comfortable position at the 30-over mark.

Hafeez was dismissed for 59.

Pakistan kept on losing wickets at regular intervals as Tom Curran starred for England, taking key wickets at crucial junctures.

In the end, Shoaib Malik (41) and Sarfaraz Ahmed (21) played useful cameos to allow Pakistan to score 340 runs in the allotted 50 overs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-captain-eoin-morgan-suspended-for-slow-over-rate-jonny-bairstow-reprimanded-219097">England </a>next takes on Pakistan in the final match of the five-match ODI series on Sunday, May 19.

Brief Scores:

England 341/7 (JJ Roy 114, BA Stokes 71*, Imad Wasim 2-62) defeat Pakistan 340/7 (Babar Azam 115, Mohammad Hafeez 59, TK Curran 4-75) by three wickets.&nbsp;

Jason Roy and Ben Stokes helped England defeat Pakistan by three wickets in the fourth ODI of the five-match series on Friday at Trent Bridge. With this win, England has now taken a 3-0 unassailable lead in the series.

Jason Roy and Ben Stokes helped England defeat Pakistan by three wickets in the fourth ODI of the five-match series on Friday at Trent Bridge. With this win, England has now taken a 3-0 unassailable lead in the series. Chasing a score of 341, Roy and Stokes registered the scores of 114 and 71 respectively. In pursuit of the target, England got off to a good start as both openers Roy and James Vince provided a solid foundation to the team as they stitched together a partnership of 94 runs. Their stand was broken in the 14th over as Mohammad Hasnain dismissed Vince (57). Joe Root came out to bat next and he along with Roy put up a 107-run stand. Pakistan came back in the match as they dismissed both Roy (114), Root (36), Jos Buttler (0), and Moeen Ali (0) in quick succession reducing England to 216 runs for five wickets in the 31st over. Joe Denly and Tom Curran played useful knocks of 17 and 31 respectively to ease the pressure on Stokes at the other. In the end, Stokes took England over the line by three wickets and with three balls to spare. Earlier, Babar Azam's knock of 115 runs helped Pakistan put 340 runs on the board in the allotted fifty overs. Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam put up a 107-run stand to allow Pakistan to have a solid base at the top. Zaman (57) was dismissed in the 20th over by Tom Curran. Mohammad Hafeez came out to bat next, and he along with Zaman stitched together a 104-run stand, allowing Pakistan to be in a comfortable position at the 30-over mark. Hafeez was dismissed for 59. Pakistan kept on losing wickets at regular intervals as Tom Curran starred for England, taking key wickets at crucial junctures. In the end, Shoaib Malik (41) and Sarfaraz Ahmed (21) played useful cameos to allow Pakistan to score 340 runs in the allotted 50 overs. England next takes on Pakistan in the final match of the five-match ODI series on Sunday, May 19. Brief Scores: England 341/7 (JJ Roy 114, BA Stokes 71*, Imad Wasim 2-62) defeat Pakistan 340/7 (Babar Azam 115, Mohammad Hafeez 59, TK Curran 4-75) by three wickets.

Jason Roy, Ben Stokes help England defeat Pakistan in fourth ODI

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jason-roy-ben-stokes-help-england-defeat-pakistan-in-fourth-odi-219557">England defeated Pakistan</a> in the fourth one-day international by three wickets&nbsp;on Friday&nbsp;at Trent Bridge.&nbsp;Now, England go in the last match of the series with an unassailable 3-0 lead.&nbsp;

Jason Roy smashed 114 and Ben Stokes finished on 71 not out as England chased down a target of 341 with three deliveries to spare.&nbsp;

However, Roy&nbsp;was at a loss to explain&nbsp;how he had scored&nbsp;the century following an overnight visit to the hospital with his baby daughter.&nbsp;

"It was a very emotional hundred. I didn't see it coming," Roy told BBC Radio's Test Match Special.

"I had a bit of a rough morning so this one is a special one for me and my family," added Roy, who returned to hospital after a three-wicket win, although his daughter's condition is not believed to be serious.

"It was my little one. We had to take her to hospital at 1:30 in the morning. I stayed there until 8:30 am, came back for a couple of hours sleep and got to the ground just before warm-up and cracked on."

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He was given Man of the Match for his performance.&nbsp;

England defeated Pakistan in the fourth one-day international by three wickets on Friday at Trent Bridge. Now, England go in the last match of the series with an unassailable 3-0 lead.

England defeated Pakistan in the fourth one-day international by three wickets on Friday at Trent Bridge. Now, England go in the last match of the series with an unassailable 3-0 lead. Jason Roy smashed 114 and Ben Stokes finished on 71 not out as England chased down a target of 341 with three deliveries to spare. However, Roy was at a loss to explain how he had scored the century following an overnight visit to the hospital with his baby daughter. "It was a very emotional hundred. I didn't see it coming," Roy told BBC Radio's Test Match Special. "I had a bit of a rough morning so this one is a special one for me and my family," added Roy, who returned to hospital after a three-wicket win, although his daughter's condition is not believed to be serious. "It was my little one. We had to take her to hospital at 1:30 in the morning. I stayed there until 8:30 am, came back for a couple of hours sleep and got to the ground just before warm-up and cracked on." For his 75-ball century, Jason Roy is the Player of the Match! pic.twitter.com/pqVfYAOwyc — ICC (@ICC) May 17, 2019 × He was given Man of the Match for his performance.

'Emotional hundred': Jason Roy reveals baby daughter was hospitalised when he scored century

Jos Buttler is an exceptional talent and his blistering knocks are nearly demoralising <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/how-englands-final-world-cup-squad-will-shape-up-218006&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwir8ojX4ZriAhWKwI8KHS86D98QFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1S8sB7_vPHebrUfJvpzVSe">England's</a> top order batsmen who score at a more conventional run-a-ball rate, teammate Jason Roy has said.

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/when-the-opportunities-arise-it-gives-you-lots-of-confidence-jos-buttler-on-englands-win-probability-218323&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjG2ern4ZriAhWK63MBHam1CSsQFjAEegQIBhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2px8dQcaEqbVSw_Ea_QNSX">Buttler</a> blasted a 50-ball century, his eighth in one-dayer, in Saturday's second ODI against Pakistan, prompting former England captain Nasser Hussain to rank the 28-year-old among the all-time greats in this format.

"He's as good as it gets to be honest," Roy told Sky Sports.

"It's not a shock, in fact, it's getting a bit kind of routine for him to come out and play those sort of innings. He's almost demoralising the guys at the top of the order that are going at a run a ball and he comes in and just blitzes it", Roy said.

Buttler made 110 not out at two-runs-a-ball rate and England will expect their middle order lynchpin to keep firing as they chase their maiden 50-overs World Cup title.

"He's an extreme talent and works hard for it and deserves everything he gets," said Roy, who scored 87 against Pakistan on his return from injury.

"I'm 100 per cent fit. I spent six or seven weeks with my hamstring injury, fixing my torn hamstring. Then my back was quite a big issue but it was resolved by the great medical staff we have here", Roy added.

Jos Buttler is an exceptional talent and his blistering knocks are nearly demoralising England's top order batsmen who score at a more conventional run-a-ball rate, teammate Jason Roy has said.

Jos Buttler is an exceptional talent and his blistering knocks are nearly demoralising England's top order batsmen who score at a more conventional run-a-ball rate, teammate Jason Roy has said. Buttler blasted a 50-ball century, his eighth in one-dayer, in Saturday's second ODI against Pakistan, prompting former England captain Nasser Hussain to rank the 28-year-old among the all-time greats in this format. "He's as good as it gets to be honest," Roy told Sky Sports. "It's not a shock, in fact, it's getting a bit kind of routine for him to come out and play those sort of innings. He's almost demoralising the guys at the top of the order that are going at a run a ball and he comes in and just blitzes it", Roy said. Buttler made 110 not out at two-runs-a-ball rate and England will expect their middle order lynchpin to keep firing as they chase their maiden 50-overs World Cup title. "He's an extreme talent and works hard for it and deserves everything he gets," said Roy, who scored 87 against Pakistan on his return from injury. "I'm 100 per cent fit. I spent six or seven weeks with my hamstring injury, fixing my torn hamstring. Then my back was quite a big issue but it was resolved by the great medical staff we have here", Roy added.

Matching Jos Buttler's blistering performance is tough for teammates, says Jason Roy

Defending champions Mumbai failed for the third time to open their winning account in the eleventh edition of the Indian Premier League as they lost to Delhi by seven wickets.&nbsp

Meanwhile, the Delhi boys chased down a 195-run target at Wankhede to get off the mark in this year's IPL edition.&nbsp

But, it was Jason Roy's unbeaten 91 runs that helped Delhi defeat Rohit-led Sharma side. &nbsp

Roy smashed six sixes and six fours in his 52-ball innings.&nbsp

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant also played a stunning inning of 47 runs off just 25 balls to get his side taste their first victory.&nbsp

Winless Mumbai on Saturday set a difficult target of 195 runs for opponents Delhi to cinch their maiden match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.&nbsp

Openers Suryakumar Yadav and Evin Lewis gave Mumbai a superb start as the two scored 56 and 48 runs off 32 and 28 balls respectively.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan continued the pace after Lewis lost his wicket and smashed a 23-ball 44 runs.

Skipper Rohit Sharma, who did not open today, again failed to contribute and lost his wicket after making just 18 runs.

Meanwhile, Delhi bowlers performed late, failing to restrict the opponents to a low score.&nbsp

Rahul Tewatia dismissed both the openers, breaking the massive partnership that almost took the match away from Delhi.&nbsp

Later, Delhi came back more strongly, picking up five wickets for 28 runs in the last five overs

Gautam Gambhir won the toss and has opted to field first against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium on April 14.

"We'll bowl. Wicket's not going to change. We haven't spoken too much about the last game. Result didn't go in our favour, so we don't want to discuss and complicate things," said Gambhir after winning the toss.

Gautam Gambhir has made two changes, Jason Roy for Colin Munro and Dan Christian for Chris Morris, on the other hand, Mumbai also has replaced Ben Cutting with Akila Dananjaya and Hardik Pandya in place of Pradeep Sangwan.

Hardik Pandya did not play in the previous game due to a sore back but it seems he is fit and fine and will boost the batting and cowling departments.

The Delhi boys chased down a 195-run target at Wankhede

Defending champions Mumbai failed for the third time to open their winning account in the eleventh edition of the Indian Premier League as they lost to Delhi by seven wickets. Meanwhile, the Delhi boys chased down a 195-run target at Wankhede to get off the mark in this year's IPL edition. But, it was Jason Roy's unbeaten 91 runs that helped Delhi defeat Rohit-led Sharma side. Roy smashed six sixes and six fours in his 52-ball innings. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant also played a stunning inning of 47 runs off just 25 balls to get his side taste their first victory. Winless Mumbai on Saturday set a difficult target of 195 runs for opponents Delhi to cinch their maiden match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. Openers Suryakumar Yadav and Evin Lewis gave Mumbai a superb start as the two scored 56 and 48 runs off 32 and 28 balls respectively. Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan continued the pace after Lewis lost his wicket and smashed a 23-ball 44 runs. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who did not open today, again failed to contribute and lost his wicket after making just 18 runs. Meanwhile, Delhi bowlers performed late, failing to restrict the opponents to a low score. Rahul Tewatia dismissed both the openers, breaking the massive partnership that almost took the match away from Delhi. Later, Delhi came back more strongly, picking up five wickets for 28 runs in the last five overs Gautam Gambhir won the toss and has opted to field first against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium on April 14. "We'll bowl. Wicket's not going to change. We haven't spoken too much about the last game. Result didn't go in our favour, so we don't want to discuss and complicate things," said Gambhir after winning the toss. Gautam Gambhir has made two changes, Jason Roy for Colin Munro and Dan Christian for Chris Morris, on the other hand, Mumbai also has replaced Ben Cutting with Akila Dananjaya and Hardik Pandya in place of Pradeep Sangwan. Hardik Pandya did not play in the previous game due to a sore back but it seems he is fit and fine and will boost the batting and cowling departments.

IPL 2018: Debutant Roy's 91 helps Delhi defeat Mumbai by 7 wickets

In the first One Day International, England beat Australia by 5 wickets.&nbsp;A record innings for England, as it is the first ever chase of the 300-plus total by any side at Melbourne Cricket Club ground.

Opener Jason Roy recorded the highest-ever one-day international score by an England player as the tourists finally had something to celebrate with a five-wicket win over Australia on Sunday.

After their wretched Ashes campaign, in which they were beaten 4-0, the tourists chased down a hefty Australian total at the Melbourne Cricket Ground&nbsp;to win with seven balls to spare in the opener of the five-match ODI series.

Set 305 to win, Roy&#39;s daring 180 helped England make 308 for five.

The successful chase was also a record for a one-day international at the MCG, eclipsing Australia&#39;s 297 for four against England in 2011, and vindicated captain Eoin Morgan&#39;s decision to bowl first.

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Scorecard: <a href="https://t.co/N5EeoUHDzR">https://t.co/N5EeoUHDzR</a> <a href="https://t.co/QLUY2ZLGZ1">pic.twitter.com/QLUY2ZLGZ1</a>
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Having been an onlooker for the Test series, Roy was an unlikely hero. But he rode his luck to produce a record in limited-overs cricket for England and also a new benchmark for a batsman at the MCG in a one-day international.

The swashbuckling right-hander lived dangerously throughout his innings, charging along at better than a run a ball and reaching his half-century off only 32 balls.

He survived a run-out scare and an lbw decision which was overturned upon review and lofted several balls just out of the reach of frustrated Australian fielders on the way to his fifth ODI century.

Roy was just five when Mitchell Starc could have run him out with a direct hit. He duly punished the Australian fast bowler by taking 14 off his next over as the tourists raced past 50 in the fifth over.

He was seemingly trapped lbw by 91 by spinner Adam Zampa on 91, but a review showed the ball hit him outside the line of off stump and the decision was overturned.

Roy wasted little time making the most of that piece of fortune, driving the next ball just over a leaping Aaron Finch on the long-on boundary for six.

He reached his hundred just moments later from 92 balls, with nine fours and three sixes.

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Fittingly, the 27-year-old passed team-mate Alex Hales&#39;s England record knock of 171 against Pakistan in 2016 with a chip just over the head of a despairing Australian fielder.

He finally fell to Starc after skying one into the outfield, having faced 151 balls -- hitting 16 fours and five sixes.

Roy was still coming to terms with his achievement after the match.

&quot;Incredibly special, I don&#39;t have too many words right now,&quot; he said. &quot;Halesy was pretty disappointed.&quot;

Australian captain Steve Smith praised Roy for his bold knock.

&quot;He didn&#39;t give us a chance, and he changed his arm,&quot; Smith said. &quot;They got off to an absolute flyer and we couldn&#39;t pull them back.&quot;

Roy had a willing partner in Test captain Joe Root, who had been tormented all tour by the Australians and was in no mood to let a rare victory slip.

Root made an unbeaten 91 and he and Roy put on 221 -- an English ODI record -- for the third wicket.

Aaron Finch&#39;s ninth one-day international century was the cornerstone of the Australian total of 304 for eight.

Finch&#39;s 107 was backed by half-centuries for Mitchell Marsh (50) and Marcus Stoinis (60) as Australia recovered from a shaky start in which the tourists finally managed to get bogeyman Steve Smith cheaply.

Fresh from scoring three centuries as Australia won the Ashes 4-0, Smith looked in commanding touch again as he scored at better than a run a ball, but was caught behind off spinner Adil Rashid for just 23.

Scoreboard:

Australia:&nbsp;Total 304/8

A. Finch 107, D. Warner&nbsp; 2, S. Smith&nbsp; 23, T. Head 5, M. Marsh&nbsp; 50, M. Stoinis 60, T. Paine&nbsp; 27, P. Cummins&nbsp; 12, M. Starc&nbsp; 0, A. Tye 4

Fall of wickets: 1-10 (Warner), 2-58 (Smith), 3-78 (Head), 4-196 (Finch), 5-205 (Marsh), 6-285 (Stoinis), 7-296 (Paine), 8-300 (Cummins)

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England:&nbsp;Total 308/5

J. Roy 180, J. Bairstow 14, D. Hales 4, J. Root 91, E. Morgan 1, J. Buttler 4, M. Ali 5

Fall of wickets: 1-53 (Bairstow), 2-60 (Hales), 3-281 (Roy), 4-288 (Morgan), 5-302 (Buttler)

Man of the match: J. Roy (ENG)

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Roy was awarded man of the match for his splendid performance

In the first One Day International, England beat Australia by 5 wickets. A record innings for England, as it is the first ever chase of the 300-plus total by any side at Melbourne Cricket Club ground. Opener Jason Roy recorded the highest-ever one-day international score by an England player as the tourists finally had something to celebrate with a five-wicket win over Australia on Sunday. After their wretched Ashes campaign, in which they were beaten 4-0, the tourists chased down a hefty Australian total at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to win with seven balls to spare in the opener of the five-match ODI series. Set 305 to win, Roy's daring 180 helped England make 308 for five. The successful chase was also a record for a one-day international at the MCG, eclipsing Australia's 297 for four against England in 2011, and vindicated captain Eoin Morgan's decision to bowl first. Sum up that @JasonRoy20 innings in one word? Scorecard: https://t.co/N5EeoUHDzR pic.twitter.com/QLUY2ZLGZ1 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 14, 2018 × Having been an onlooker for the Test series, Roy was an unlikely hero. But he rode his luck to produce a record in limited-overs cricket for England and also a new benchmark for a batsman at the MCG in a one-day international. The swashbuckling right-hander lived dangerously throughout his innings, charging along at better than a run a ball and reaching his half-century off only 32 balls. He survived a run-out scare and an lbw decision which was overturned upon review and lofted several balls just out of the reach of frustrated Australian fielders on the way to his fifth ODI century. Roy was just five when Mitchell Starc could have run him out with a direct hit. He duly punished the Australian fast bowler by taking 14 off his next over as the tourists raced past 50 in the fifth over. He was seemingly trapped lbw by 91 by spinner Adam Zampa on 91, but a review showed the ball hit him outside the line of off stump and the decision was overturned. Roy wasted little time making the most of that piece of fortune, driving the next ball just over a leaping Aaron Finch on the long-on boundary for six. He reached his hundred just moments later from 92 balls, with nine fours and three sixes. England batsman Jason Roy acknowledges the applause after being dismissed by Australia's for 180. (AFP) × Fittingly, the 27-year-old passed team-mate Alex Hales's England record knock of 171 against Pakistan in 2016 with a chip just over the head of a despairing Australian fielder. He finally fell to Starc after skying one into the outfield, having faced 151 balls -- hitting 16 fours and five sixes. Roy was still coming to terms with his achievement after the match. "Incredibly special, I don't have too many words right now," he said. "Halesy was pretty disappointed." Australian captain Steve Smith praised Roy for his bold knock. "He didn't give us a chance, and he changed his arm," Smith said. "They got off to an absolute flyer and we couldn't pull them back." Roy had a willing partner in Test captain Joe Root, who had been tormented all tour by the Australians and was in no mood to let a rare victory slip. Root made an unbeaten 91 and he and Roy put on 221 -- an English ODI record -- for the third wicket. Aaron Finch's ninth one-day international century was the cornerstone of the Australian total of 304 for eight. Finch's 107 was backed by half-centuries for Mitchell Marsh (50) and Marcus Stoinis (60) as Australia recovered from a shaky start in which the tourists finally managed to get bogeyman Steve Smith cheaply. Fresh from scoring three centuries as Australia won the Ashes 4-0, Smith looked in commanding touch again as he scored at better than a run a ball, but was caught behind off spinner Adil Rashid for just 23. Scoreboard: Australia: Total 304/8 A. Finch 107, D. Warner 2, S. Smith 23, T. Head 5, M. Marsh 50, M. Stoinis 60, T. Paine 27, P. Cummins 12, M. Starc 0, A. Tye 4 Fall of wickets: 1-10 (Warner), 2-58 (Smith), 3-78 (Head), 4-196 (Finch), 5-205 (Marsh), 6-285 (Stoinis), 7-296 (Paine), 8-300 (Cummins) England: Total 308/5 J. Roy 180, J. Bairstow 14, D. Hales 4, J. Root 91, E. Morgan 1, J. Buttler 4, M. Ali 5 Fall of wickets: 1-53 (Bairstow), 2-60 (Hales), 3-281 (Roy), 4-288 (Morgan), 5-302 (Buttler) Man of the match: J. Roy (ENG)

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