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The 2019 World Cup gets underway on Thursday as England take on South Africa at the Oval. The hosts are 2/1 favourites to win the tournament and we will check out the betting possibilities for the opening clash. 

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Eoin Morgan's men are ranked as the number one 50-over side in world cricket and there can be few arguments against that billing. From their 2015 World Cup embarrassment, coach Trevor Bayliss has altered the mindset and transformed the team from timid underachievers to fearless players who have beaten all-comers.

If one or two of the top order fail then the rest of the top six just keep firing away, while Joe Root is the perfect glue to hold an innings together while others smash the ball to all parts. Down the order, stars such as Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali have all played their part with the bat but it is the bowlers that also need to take credit. 

Adil Rashid has become one of the best white-ball bowlers in world cricket and, coupled with the likes of Liam Plunkett, Ben Stokes and the excellent Jofra Archer, it is an attack to be feared.

The Proteas are not without hope as they too enter the competition in great form. Faf du Plessis's men have won their past five series but they did lose 2-1 to England back in 2017. It will certainly be a test for the Three Lions but, with home advantage, they have enough to get the job done. 

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Cricket World Cup 2019 England v South Africa Betting Tips

Hashim Amla top South African batsman @ 7/2 - BET NOW

Amla has always been thought of as more of a Test batsman but a glance at his record suggests he should very much be considered a top ODI star as well. Now 36, the former five-day skipper continues to churn out runs and is the Proteas' version of Joe Root - unflashy yet reliable.

He knows how to bat in English conditions and will not be fazed by the moving ball early on and I feel he has everything it takes to have a solid World Cup. An average of 49.74 proves just what a classy player he is, with the ability to build an innings and cut loose when necessary.

Cricket World Cup 2019 England v South Africa Prediction

Jason Roy Top England batsman @ 10/3 - BET NOW

England should have too much for South Africa at the Oval on a surface that will offer enough pace and bounce for the home side's batsmen to shine. Jason Roy is in superb form and, on his home ground, is set for a big day.

The 28-year-old seems nerveless and is happy to play his big shots right from the off, although he has benefited from a few dropped catches in recent times.

Thursday's opposition will not be so helpful in that regard but I can still see the South African-born ace dishing it out to the men in green. 

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