England Test captain Ben Stokes announces ODI retirement
Follow live coverage of England vs South Africa from the one-day international in Durham today where Ben Stokes makes his farewell appearance for the 50-over side.
England’s 2019 World Cup final hero plays his 105th and final ODI match at his home ground after he announced his retirement from the format on Monday. The Test skipper cited an “unsustainable” schedule as a major factor in his decision. He will remain a part of his country’s T20 team.
South African skipper Keshav Maharaj won the toss at Chester-le-Street and opted to bat first. For England, Matthew Potts, the breakout star of the Test summer, was handed a first one-day cap while Adil Rashid returned to the side after missing the series defeat to India. Sam Curran is also in. Reece Topley, Craig Overton and David Willey are the three to drop out.
Follow all the latest live coverage of today’s match in the live blog below:
England vs South Africa
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
England vs South Africa
Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run.
England vs South Africa
Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
England vs South Africa
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run.
England vs South Africa
Adil Rashid to Rassie van der Dussen. Slider length ball, outside off stump moves in front working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
England vs South Africa
Brydon Carse to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs.
England vs South Africa
Brydon Carse to Rassie van der Dussen. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
England vs South Africa
Brydon Carse to Rassie van der Dussen. Off cutter short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs South Africa
Wide Brydon Carse to Aiden Markram. Length ball, outside off stump down the track glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
