England vs South Africa 2017: 1st ODI, 5 Talking Points

Modified May 25, 2017 10:40 IST

LEEDS, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Moeen Ali of England celebrates with Jos Buttler after dismissing Chris Morris of South Africa during the 1st Royal London ODI match between England and South Africa at Headingley on May 24, 2017 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) — Moeen Ali put in an all-round display to seal the first ODI for England

#3 Eoin Morgan slams 11th ODI ton

LEEDS, ENGLAND - MAY 24: England batsman Eoin Morgan hits out watched by South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock during the 1st Royal London One Day International match between England and South Aafrica at Headingley on May 24, 2017 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Morgan played some exquisite shots to race to a brilliant century

The England captain is building up some cracking form ahead of the Champions Trophy and smashed his third hundred in eight games – the other two were against India and the Windies, both away from home. Morgan was aggressive right from the outset and never let the Proteas pacers settle into a rhythm.

The manner in which he took on the bouncers showed the kind of touch the skipper was in. Even when Stokes and Buttler were dismissed in quick succession, Morgan kept England going in the company of Moeen Ali. Their partnership was worth 117 in 13 overs and took England well past the 300 mark. The skipper also went past Alec Stewart to become the third highest run-scorer for England in ODIs.

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