NEW DELHI: England's decision to bowl first against South Africa in sweltering Mumbai conditions backfired as they suffered a devastating 229-run one-day international loss, a record defeat for the team. This loss leaves England's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals hanging by a thread.
Captain Jos Buttler expressed his disappointment, saying, "It's incredibly disappointing, we came here with high hopes to play our best cricket and we were short of that and well beaten." England had won the toss and chose to bowl but struggled in the intense heat and humidity, allowing South Africa to post an imposing total of 399 in their 50 overs.
