![]() In both those matches their opponents suffered a top-order collapse, with teams that fall behind in a run chase struggling to claw their way back - a skill that may have become less common under the influence of T20. That is all the more true on a run-filled surface such as Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium where the Proteas posted totals of 399-7 and 382-5 in crushing victories over England and Bangladesh respectively. Should a team such as South Africa, with in-form opener Quinton de Kock leading the way, bat first they can effectively win the game there and then. ![]() In addition, research by the ESPNCricInfo website suggests the new ball is not swinging as much as it was in India earlier in the year, with this World Cup the best for batsmen in the first 30 overs since 1999 given a run-rate of 5.46 an over. ![]() "Whether it's domestically or internationally, I don't think we play enough of it (50-over cricket) if we're going to continue to compete in World Cups," said Root, although he stressed he was not seeking an "excuse" for England losing three of their opening four pool matches. England batsman Joe Root played 14 ODIs in 2017 alone but managed just 16 ODI appearances from February 2020 until his arrival in India last month, ![]()
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