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England to begin 2019 World Cup quest against South Africa

26 April 2018 - 16:45 By Reuters
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Pakistani blind cricket team captain Nasar Ali (C), Bangladeshi captain Tanjilor Rahman (L) and Neepal's captain Kiptam Shrestha Duwal pose with the World Cup trophy ahead of the start of the tournament during a ceremony in Lahore on January 6, 2018. The inaugural match of the tournament will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh on January 8 in Lahore.
Pakistani blind cricket team captain Nasar Ali (C), Bangladeshi captain Tanjilor Rahman (L) and Neepal's captain Kiptam Shrestha Duwal pose with the World Cup trophy ahead of the start of the tournament during a ceremony in Lahore on January 6, 2018. The inaugural match of the tournament will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh on January 8 in Lahore.
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Hosts England will begin their quest for a maiden 50-overs World Cup title against South Africa on May 30 next year with Lord's staging the final on July 14, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.

One-day cricket's most coveted trophy has eluded three-times finalists England who staged the first three World Cups between 1975-1983 and also in 1999.

Ashes rivals Australia will begin their title defence against qualifiers Afghanistan on June 1 at Bristol.

Old Trafford will host the 10-team tournament's most-anticipated match on June 16 between Asian arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

The 46-day tournament will be played across 11 venues in England and Wales with Manchester's Old Trafford venue hosting six matches. 

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