The 2019 Cricket World Cup gets underway on Thursday in London, as hosts England take on South Africa in the British capital. Over the next six weeks, 10 teams will battle it out for the right to be crowned world champions. From a new format, to England’s chances of claiming a maiden World Cup title and the usual dose of controversy that is never too far from the sport, there are plenty of talking points ahead of the tournament. Here’s everything you need to know. When and where is the tournament? The 12 th edition of the World Cup runs from May 30 until July 14 and will be played across 10 venues in England and one in Wales. It is the fifth time England has hosted the tournament, having done so in 1975, 1979, 1983 and 1999. The first game begins at 10:30 a.m. local time (5:30 a.m. ET) on Thursday, when England face South Africa. The complete list of fixtures is available here . How does the World Cup work? The group stage follows a round-robin format, where all 10 teams play each other once. The top four teams will advance to the semifinals, with the top-ranked team…