ENG vs SA 1st T20I Prediction: On Sunday, England took a consolation victory in the third ODI, and they did it by a record margin of 342 runs, of the series that they lost 2-1 to South Africa.
Now, both sides will clash in a three-T20I series, which is the final leg of England’s home summer this year.
In their last T20I series, the Proteas lost to Australia by a 2-1 scoreline, whereas England had thumped the West Indies 3-0 at home, but that was three months ago.
England vs South Africa ODIs head-to-head:
Of the 26 T20I matches between England and South Africa, the Proteas won 13 and England won 12, while one game was washed out.
England vs South Africa 1st T20I date and time:
- Date: September 10, Wednesday
- Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
- Time: 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT / 06:30 PM LOCAL
England vs South Africa 1st T20I team news:
England have recalled Sam Curran, the first time he has been picked in any squad under Brendon McCullum. Curran had a terrific time during the T20 Blast and The Hundred, and is likely to slot into the XI directly. The Three Lions have given Ben Duckett a much-needed rest.
South Africa are bolstered with the returns of David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, and Lizaad Williams. Kagiso Rabada was rested from the entire ODI series against England due to his niggles but is expected to feature in the T20Is as the Proteas start building towards the T20 World Cup early next year.
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ENG vs SA Predicted Playing 11:
England predicted XI:
Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
South Africa predicted XI:
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
ENG vs SA pitch report of Sophia Gardens, Cardiff:
The Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, has proven to be among the most challenging venues for batsmen in England in T20Is. In the 10 T20I men’s matches here so far, the average score is 158. This ground is heavily chase-friendly, as seven of the 10 T20I were won by the chasing side.
Interestingly, the spinners have averaged (24) better than the pacers (28) with a considerably better economy in Cardiff in the men’s T20Is.
ENG vs SA Toss Prediction:
England is predicted to win the toss today.
ENG vs SA 1st T20I Prediction Most Runs:
Jos Buttler is predicted to score the most runs today.
ENG vs SA 1st T20I Prediction Most Wickets:
Jofra Archer is predicted to take the most wickets today.
ENG vs SA 1st T20I Prediction Man of the Match:
Jofra Archer is predicted to be the Man of the Match today.
England vs South Africa 1st T20I: 3 players to watch out for:
The 3 players to watch out for in the ENG vs SA 1st T20I are Tristan Stubbs, Jamie Smith, and Adil Rashid.
England vs South Africa 1st T20I Prediction: Who will win today?
For the ENG vs SA prediction, we predict that England will win the 1st T20I against South Africa.
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