Bairstow, bowlers shine in nine-wicket canter
England produced something close to the perfect performance as they crushed South Africa by nine wickets in the opening game of the T20 series at the Ageas Bowl
21/06Result
1st T20I (N), South Africa tour of England at Southampton, Jun 21 2017
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![England]( "England")
143/1 (14.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
21/06Result
1st T20I (N), South Africa tour of England at Southampton, Jun 21 2017
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![South Africa]( "South Africa")
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![England]( "England")
143/1 (14.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Tight series anticipated as newcomers take the stage
England have rested the likes of Joe Root and Ben Stokes, and instead have five uncapped players in their squad, all of whom are expected to make a debut at some stage
'Don't need to prove anyone wrong' - de Villiers
AB de Villiers hopes to use the three T20s against England to thoroughly banish memories of the Champions Trophy exit and the resultant analysis of his leadership and lack of runs
Sangakkara backs Roy to bounce back from Champions Trophy disappointment
Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lanka captain, believes that Jason Roy is ready to bounce back from his disappointing showing in the ICC Champions Trophy
Preview
New-look teams look to banish Champions Trophy blues
ESPNcricinfo previews the first T20I between England and South Africa at the Ageas Bowl