Summary

  • England thrashed by 229 runs - their heaviest ODI defeat

  • Only Wood (43*) and Atkinson (35) show any resistance

  • SA post 399-7 after sublime 109 from Klaasen and 75 not out from Jansen

  • Hendricks hits fine 85 and Van der Dussen makes 60

  • Topley takes 3-88 despite finger injury as England's bowlers toil in the heat

  1. 6 runs

    SA 98-1published at 16 overs

    Reeza Hendricks goes deep in his crease as he anticipates a slower off-cutter from Mark Wood and wallops the England quick bowler back over his head for six.

    Both South Africa batters on 49.

  2. SA 104-1published at 15.4 overs

    That's not great news. Reece Topley has been England's most effective seam bowler in the tournament thus far.

    Mark Wood is touching 90mph in the simmering heat of the Wankhede but his fourth ball is a fraction full and drilled straight down the ground by Rassie van der Dussen.

    The South Africa batter uses the pace to ping it all along the carpet.

  3. Postpublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport in Mumbai

    Reece Topley’s injury is the index finger on his left hand. We’re told it’s not a cut, which to me suggests something more serious.

    We’ll have more detail as we get it.

  4. SA 91-1published at 15 overs

    Reeza Hendricks is 42 not out off 44 balls. Rassie van der Dussen is 43 off the same number of deliveries.

    Both of these two will be eyeing half-centuries.

    Mark Wood to continue after drinks.

  5. Postpublished at 10:46 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport in Mumbai

    England’s physio has just come jogging down the steps from the dressing room again. He’s done more steps than some of the fielders.

  6. drinks break

    Drinkspublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Time for Jos Buttler and his players to regroup and quench their thirsts in the stifling heat of Mumbai.

  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

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    Adam: The balance of this England side is just all wrong.

    Adrian: This is going to get embarrassing very quickly for England.

    Paul: Not sure about England's line-up today. I think selection has been confused since the inclusion of Brook and Stokes. This is not a tight team at the moment.

  8. SA 91-1published at 15 overs

    Joe Root is flicked fine by Rassie van der Dussen for four.

    David Willey took a bit of tap from Reeza Hendricks earlier on.

    After that early wicket it's not exactly going England's way at the moment.

  9. Postpublished at 10:42 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    It's not the sort of opportunity you can run into and collect for Harry Brook. Almost, almost getting a catch out in the deep. He did stop that well, it was a horrible bounce and he put himself on the line there.

  10. SA 83-1published at 14 overs

    Reeza Hendricks almost plonks Mark Wood into the hands of Harry Brook, who is down patrolling the boundary at square leg.

    Brook gets himself into a bit of a tangle and meets the ball on the half volley. Was that a chance missed by the England batter?

  11. SA 76-1published at 13 overs

    Wankhede stadiumImage source, Getty Images

    The crowd is slowly filling up at the Wankhede Stadium. It's far from full, though, and it's been a similar story throughout the tournament.

    Over in France the rugby World Cup has been playing out in front of grounds with healthy attendances.

    My colleague Matthew Henry has done some digging out in India and attempted to get the root of the issue.

    You can read more about that here...

    Joe Root into the attack. A run a ball off the over from Rassie van der Dussen and Reeza Hendricks.

  12. Postpublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    We haven't heard a Topley update yet, he went off with a damaged finger and that is a worry for England. It could be six overs England need to find.

    David Willey is going off the field now as well. Joe Root is going to bowl which suggests either the Topley news isn't good, or they just want a change of pace.

    I don't want to put the idea out there that there is a bug going around with all the comings and goings on and off the field.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 10:33 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

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    Not sure I'd ever see the day when I'm more excited by the style of England's Test team than our white-ball teams. Where has the spark gone!

    Milo in London

  14. SA 70-1published at 12 overs

    Reeza Hendricks, only playing today because South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma is under the weather, has immediately taken a shine to the pace of Mark Wood.

    Wood's fourth ball is short and Hendricks pulls him emphatically through mid-wicket for four.

    This has turned into a very handy platform for South Africa.

  15. Postpublished at 10:33 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Firdose Moonda
    Cricinfo writer on BBC Test Match Special

    This is a dangerous period of play for England.

  16. SA 60-1published at 11.1 overs

    Always thought Reece Topley has the haircut of an amateur wrestler you'd find in a special night put on at the local town hall.

    He's a very nice bloke by all accounts. When he was at Essex he gave his county cap to a pal of mine, Vladimir, who is the secretary of the Serbian Cricket Federation.

    Anyway, Mark Wood into the attack for England. Can he shake things up?

  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 10:27 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

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    Curlitoe: Reece Topley has the hairstyle I can only dream of pulling off without looking like a total fool. Of course he has the skills with the ball too. Majestic cricketer. Hope he's alright and can get back in today.

  18. SA 60-1published at 11 overs

    Not sure you'd class either David Willey or Gus Atkinson as dibbly dobblers, in all honesty.

    Worryingly, Atkinson's body language does not exactly exude confidence at the moment but he manages to get through the over with just a single from it.

    His third ball to Reeza Hendricks is a bumper which the South Africa batter sways out the way of. Nice to see a bit of aggression.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

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    Our bowlers just look very non-threatening, and in my opinion we have no chance of winning this World Cup with 80mph dobblers.

    Anon

  20. Postpublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 21 October 2023

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    A poor ball that, and with fine leg up, that is a gift from Willey. It was destined for four runs and that is not a good ball.