Preview:

England (ENG) will lock horns with South Africa (SA) in the first fixture of the T20I series at County Ground, Bristol. The ODI series witnessed being tied 1-1, and it is expected to be another hard-fought series. In their last T20I series, England lost to India, while South Africa are coming after a 2-2 T20I series against India.

The key players of the English team will be Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone. On the other hand, Proteas will rely on the contributions of Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje.

Match Details:

England vs South Africa, 1st T20I

Venue: County Ground, Bristol

Date & Time: 27th July at 11:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV

ENG vs SA, 1st T20I, Pitch Report:

It will the pitch conducive for the batters and will make life a little tough for the bowlers. A total of 150 would be the par score on this surface. The team chasing down the score have won most of the games this year.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

Also Read: Meg Lanning sets eyes on Commonwealth Games honour

ENG vs SA, 1st T20I, Probable Playing XIs:

England

Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Philip Salt, Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan David Willey, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley/Richard Gleeson

South Africa

Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen/ Rilee Rossouw, David Miller (c), Dwaine Pretorius, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi

Top Picks for ENG vs SA Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batters

Rassie Van der Dussen:

The in-form batter was the leading run-scorer in the ODI series with 160 runs in three innings. He has over 1000 runs in the T20I format.

Jonny Bairstow:

Bairstow has been in sensational form in the last few international series. In three games of the ODI series, he contributed 91 runs. In 63 T20Is, he has scored 1190 runs.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Liam Livingstone:

The quality all-rounder has been consistent with his contributions in both departments. In 20 T20Is, he has 342 runs and 12 wickets.

Top Picks- Bowlers

Anrich Nortje:

The talented pacer picked up the most wickets (6) in the ODI series and should surely be on your radar.

David Willey:

Along with taking wickets in the powerplay, Willey is a useful floater with the bat, who can score quick runs.

Top Picks- Wicketkeeper

Quinton de Kock:

Quinton finally returned to form in the final ODI, wherein he remained not-out on 92 off 76 balls. He has 1863 runs in the shortest format.

ENG vs SA Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow (c), Rassie Van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Dawid Malan, David Miller, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Chris Jordan, Anrich Nortje (vc), Adil Rashid

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs SA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Quinton de Kock (c), Jonny Bairstow, Rassie Van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Liam Livingstone (vc), Moeen Ali, Kagiso Rabada, Chris Jordan, Anrich Nortje, David Willey

ENG vs SA Risky Captaincy Choices:

Jos Buttler:

The England skipper scored only 31 runs in two innings of the 50-over series and has been out of form.

David Miller:

Although Miller was in terrific form in the IPL, he has not continued the same momentum in international cricket.

Players you should avoid:

Tabraiz Shamsi:

The talented spinner has not taken enough wickets in the last few appearances, and should be avoided at least for this game.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

A new chapter is about to open in Women’s cricket as they are set to feature in the Commonwealth Games for the first time in its history in 2022. The multi-sport tournament is going to feature cricket for only the second time after a hiatus of almost 24 years in Birmingham. Women’s cricket was part of the Asian Games in 2010 and 2014, with Pakistan winning the Gold on both occasions.

The historic tournament in Birmingham will commence on the 29th of July and will feature eight teams, divided into two groups of four. The ten-day long tournament will be played in the T20 format and will feature 16 matches, hosted by Edgbaston. Although it is expected to be a hotly contested affair with the Gold medal at stake, some teams are the favourites going into the tournament.

Here are three teams who can win the gold medal in the competition: 

1. Australia

The dominant force in Women’s cricket, Australia are at the summit of the rankings in all formats of the game and are one of the bookie’s favourites to clinch the gold at the quadrennial sporting event. Led by their enigmatic leader Meg Lanning, Australia got their hands on the seventh World Cup title earlier this year, defeating arch-rivals England in the final.

The Aussies are also the most successful T20I team in women’s cricket, with five World Cup titles to their name in seven editions of the tournament, a testament to their superiority. The reigning champions will face off against India in the opening fixture of the tournament.

Beth Mooney is the lynchpin in the batting order for the Women in Yellow alongside skipper Meg Lanning. The pair are the highest ranked T20I batters in the ICC rankings. The emergence of Ashleigh Gardner has been fruitful for them, who will be vying to make a mark in the tournament alongside the mercurial Ellyse Perry from the all-rounder contingent.

2. England

Australia’s nemesis and the 2017 Women’s ODI World Cup winners England are arguably the biggest threat to the Kangaroos’ ambition of clinching the gold medal at this tournament. England and Australia are placed in different groups being the top-seeded sides and could potentially lock horns in the blockbuster finale, in a repeat of the 2022 ODI WC final.

The English camp has been hit by terrible news ahead of the tournament, as the 2017 WC-winning skipper Heather Knight is doubtful for the CWG 2022 after sustaining a hip injury in the ongoing series against South Africa.

They will be looking to redeem themselves by winning the gold medal after losing out on the WC title earlier this year. Knight’s deputy Nat Sciver has been in inspired form of late and is likely to lead the side if Knight misses out. Young bowling sensation Sophie Ecclestone will be accompanying veteran spearhead Katherine Brunt in the bowling department.

3. India

The Women in Blue are the dark horses for the momentous tournament at CWG 2022 and can throw in the spanner in the hopes and dreams of Australia and England. The fourth-ranked T20I team in the world is capable of turning over any side in the world on their day, and the opponents will be wary of their abilities.

Under the truculent leadership of star all-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur, India have reinvigorated their hunger after a disappointing World Cup earlier this year. Mithali Raj’s retirement in June has left a massive void to fill for the Indian camp, but the emergence of youngsters like Harleen Deol bodes well for the team.

The onus will be on the eye-catching opening duo of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma along with accomplished all-rounder Deepti Sharma, while the bowling lineup will be relying upon Radha Yadav, who has been a constant threat with her left-arm spin.

With the ODI series coming to an end, England and South Africa will embark on a T20I series which is set to begin on July 27. Their ODI series ended in a stalemate as the decider was washed out on Sunday (July 24). The South African bowlers performed really well in the first game and changed the course of the game in the nick of time, but the hosts bounced back stronger to win the second game.

The Keshav Maharaj-led Proteas won the first game by 62 runs as England failed to chase the 334-run target. In the second game, England emerged victorious and registered a thumping 118-run win. South Africa looked in good touch in the final match as top-order batter Quinton de Kock neared his century, but rain played a spoilsport and washed the match out.

The South African top-order has been commendable in the tour so far, whereas the English batting order has been dependent upon a couple of players. On the other hand, the bowling units of both sides have shown sheer class and will be something to look out for once again. The two teams will now face each other in three T20Is followed by as many Test matches, starting in August and lasting till September.

Here’s all you need to know about the series:

South Africa tour of England, T20Is

England Squad

Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Richard Gleeson, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, David Willey.

South Africa Squad

David Miller (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell

South Africa tour of England T20Is, Schedule

Broadcast Details

TV- Sony Sports Network

Streaming- SonyLiv

England’s hopes of recording a maiden series triumph under new white-ball skipper Jos Buttler were dashed on Sunday as the ODI series decider between the hosts and South Africa was washed out after just two hours of play at Headingley. The two sides finished the three-match ODI series on level terms and will have to do it all over again in the three-match T20I series commencing on 27th July, Wednesday.

England have suffered back-to-back series defeats ever since Jos Buttler took over the reins from Eoin Morgan after the latter bid farewell to international cricket in June. Ben Stokes won’t be available for the hosts as he had requested a rest from the series, a telling blow for the English camp. 

South Africa, on the other hand, will welcome their bowling spearhead, Kagiso Rabada, back into the squad, and will be led by veteran batter David Miller in the absence of Temba Bavuma. Quinton de Kock looked in phenomenal touch in the final ODI and stroked his way to 92* off just 76 deliveries before the match was called off due to persistent rain. The visitors will be buoyed by his return to form as the southpaw will be crucial for their chances in the T20I series.

England lost their last T20I series against India 2-1 after being comprehensively beaten in the first two T20Is. Meanwhile, South Africa’s latest assignment in the format also came against India in a five-match series which finished on level terms after the fifth match was washed out.

When and where to watch the England vs South Africa T20I matches in India?

The T20I series opener between the two heavyweights will be hosted by the County Ground in Bristol on the 27th of July, and the following match will take place at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff the very next day with both matches commencing at 11 PM IST. The series will culminate with the final T20I being held at The Rose Bowl in Southampton in a 7 PM kickoff on the 31st of July. The matches will be broadcast by the Sony Sports Network and can be streamed online on the Sony LIV app.

South Africa’s tour of England

England squad: Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Richard Gleeson, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, David Willey.

South Africa squad: David Miller (C), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Rilee Rossouw, Rassie van der Dussen, Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Gerald Coetzee.

In a big blow for the England Women’s team, skipper Heather Knight is unsure to lead her side in the upcoming Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 due to a hip injury. The senior batter sustained the injury during the first T20I encounter against South Africa.

As a result, Knight missed the second T20I match on July 23 and is also set to miss the final T20I encounter as a precaution. Despite missing their permanent skipper, Team England under the leadership of stand-in captain Nat Sciver has already secured the series and will look to win the final match as well.

Heather Knightwill miss the third T20I against South Africa

“Heather Knight has irritation in her hip joint. She has had an injection and will continue to be assessed and treated ahead of the Commonwealth Games. She will miss today’s third T20I as a precaution,” England women’s team manager said while providing an update on Knight’s injury.

Knight is one of the most successful skippers to lead the England women’s team. The English side, under her leadership, went on to win the 2017 World Cup at the Lord’s Cricket Ground after defeating Team India by nine runs, but they could not retain their title in 2022 after Australia went on to win the 50-over World Cup this time.

Talking about the CWG 2022, the English side is placed in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and South Africa. Meanwhile, Team India are placed in Group A with Australia, Barbados, and Pakistan. It will be the first time that women’s cricket will be seen in the CWG with all the matches to be played in the 20-over format.

Meanwhile, the England team has already announced its squad for the upcoming tournament and will back themselves to win a medal.

England’s CWG squad: Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver (vc), Maia Bouchier, Katherine Brunt, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Bryony Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt.

England Women have already clinched the ongoing three-match series after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead over South Africa. The Three Lions put up a dominant all-round display in the first two games, giving the visitors no chance. South Africa, on the other hand, will look to end the tour with a win, having lost all three ODIs and the first two T20Is.

In the first T20I, South Africa were put to bat first and only managed to put up 111 runs on board in 20 overs. Laura Wolvaardt starred with the bat, scoring 55 off 49 balls. But the innings belonged to England’s talismanic pacer Katherine Brunt. England’s chase, led by opener Sophia Dunkley, was completed in only 15 overs.

In the second T20I, Sune Luus’s side was put to bat again, and openers Anneke Bosch and Lara Goodall added 102 runs for the first wicket, helping the team amass a total of 148. England chased it down in 19 overs, courtesy of a captain’s knock of 47 from Nat Sciver. From England’s perspective, they would want to finish unbeaten across all formats against their South African counterparts.

ENG-W vs SA-W Match Details

Venue: County Ground, Derby

Date and Time: 11:00, July 25

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV

ENG-W vs SA-W Pitch Report

The County Ground in Derby is generally a tricky surface for batting. The average first innings total in the T20s on this ground is 133, and it is 106 in the second innings. The highest-ever total recorded here is 166, scored by England Women against West Indies Women. The team winning the toss must elect to bat first since chasing can be precarious on this surface.

ENG-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I Probable Playing XIs

England Women

Sophia Dunkley, Dannielle Wyatt, Bryony Smith, Nat Sciver (c), Amy Jones (wk), Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Katherine Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Freya Davies

South Africa Women

Anneke Bosch, Lara Goodall, Laura Wolvaardt, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus (c), Mignon du Preez, Delmi Tucker, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka

END-W vs SA-W Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Sophia Dunkley

The English opener is on a good run of form with the bat across formats. She has the most runs in the series, 82, at an explosive strike rate of 151.85 and a top score of 59. Dunkley averages 46 and has a strike rate of 155.93 this year in T20Is. Her attacking nature with the bat in the powerplay on a challenging wicket might be just what the hosts need in the third T20I.

Probable best bowler of the match

Katherine Brunt

Brunt is the top wicket-taker of the series with five wickets. She has an average of 7.80 and an economy rate of 4.87 with a strike rate of 9.6. She picked up four wickets in the first match and one in the second, scalping some priced wickets to give her side the breakthroughs. On a bowling-friendly Derby wicket, the seventh-ranked T20I bowler is expected to shine yet again.

Today’s Match Prediction: England to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

A four-member team of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has completed their review of the security among other arrangements in Pakistan before the Three Lions make their visit to the country for playing a seven-match T20I series against the Men in Green in September and a Test series post the T20 World Cup.

The delegation has now left Pakistan after expressing their satisfaction regarding the arrangements. The four-member team visited four cities in Pakistan including Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Islamabad. The team inspected cities’ airports, routes, and cricket stadiums during their one-week visit. The delegation was also briefed by Pakistan’s high-level government organizations and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials.

The delegation will now submit its status report to ECB

After completing its visit, the four-member team will now submit its report to the ECB, and the dates for the T20I series and the Test series are expected to be finalized after the review.

As per reports, the T20I series is expected to be played in Lahore and Karachi, while the Test matches are expected to be held in three different venues with one of the venues expected to be Multan Cricket Stadium. At present, Pakistan are taking on Sri Lanka in a Test series in Sri Lanka.

The visitors won the first Test match after getting a good fight from the home team and are currently playing the second Test match. Talking about England, the Three Lions are playing against South Africa in a three-match ODI series. The home team lost the first ODI fixture by a big margin but made a resounding comeback in the second fixture as they bundled out the Proteas side under the 100-run mark.

Talking about the third match, South Africa after winning the toss, decided to have a bat first and have crossed the 150-run mark after losing two wickets. Both teams will be looking to win the final match and clinch the series and as of now, the venue is experiencing a rain delay.

EN-W vs SA-W Match Preview:

England Women (EN-W) are set to host South Africa Women (SA-W) in the 3rd and last T20I match at the County Ground in Derby on Monday. England Women won the last match by six wickets to seal this series on Saturday. South Africa Women scored 148 runs while batting first after a 61-runs knock from opening batter Anne Bosch. Star all-rounder Natalie Sciver scored 47 runs off 41 balls to guide England to a 6-wicket win with an over remaining. England will be looking to give some playing time to fringe players in this last match before the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games tournament.

Match Details:

England Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I

Venue: County Ground, Derby

Date & Time: 25th July at 11:00 PM IST and 06:30 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

EN-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I, Pitch Report:

The pitch at the County Ground in Derby is a little helpful for the bowlers in T20I games. The average first innings score here is just around 135 runs and teams batting second are likely to win this match as well.

Injury News:

Marizanne Kapp and Tumi Sekhukhune are not available for selection.

Also Read: I don’t think the selectors’ thinking is towards Shikhar Dhawan for T20Is: Saba Karim

EN-W vs SA-W, 3rd T20I, Probable Playing XIs:

England Women

Danielle Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Bryony Smith, Natalie Sciver (c), Amy Jones (wk), Maia Bouchier, Katherine Brunt, Alice Capsey, Sarah Glenn, Freya Davies, Issy Wong.

South Africa Women

Anne Bosch, Lara Goodall, Sune Luus (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Mignon Du Preez, Chloe Tryon, Delmi Tucker, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka.

Top Picks for EN-W vs SA-W Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – England Women

Natalie Sciver:

The highest-ranked England batter continued her excellent run of form with another big knock of 47 runs in the last match.

Sophia Dunkley:

English opener played a crucial 23-run knock in the last match and is now leading the most-run chart in this series with 82 runs.

Top Picks – South Africa Women

Laura Wolvaardt:

The star batter scored 21 runs off just 15 balls in the last match after smashing three consecutive fifties in this series.

Ayabonga Khaka:

The in-form pacer took one wicket while conceding just 10 runs in the last match and now is leading the most-wickets chart for South Africa in this series with four wickets.

EN-W vs SA-W Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for EN-W vs SA W Dream11 Team for Fantasy Cricket:

Sinalo Jafta, Laura Wolvaardt, Danielle Wyatt (c), Mignon Du Preez, Sophia Dunkley, Anne Bosch (vc), Natali Sciver, Katherine Brunt, Ayabonga Khaka, Sarah Glenn, Freya Davies.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for EN-W vs SA W Dream11 Team for Fantasy Cricket:

Amy Jones, Laura Wolvaardt (vc), Danielle Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Anne Bosch, Natalie Sciver (c), Katherine Brunt, Chloe Tryon, Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim Ismail, Sarah Glenn.

EN-W vs SA W Risky Captaincy Choices:

Bryony Smith:

The in-form all-rounder started in the number three position for England in this series but failed to make an impact with both bat and ball so far.

Mignon Du Preez:

The veteran batter is struggling for consistency in her return from the injury. She has scored just 13 runs in 2 matches in this series.

Players you should avoid:

Alice Capsey:

The 17-year-old all-rounder made her debut in the last match but couldn’t get a chance to bat. She bowled an over but conceded 10 runs.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

The Scotland Cricket board has submitted its resignation following the racism allegations made against them by cricketers Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh. In an independent review, Cricket Scotland have been found to be “institutionally racist“. The review report is set to be released on July 25, however, the board tendered its resignation a day in advance, stating they are “truly sorry” to anyone who was at end of racist abuse.

In their resignation, the board of Cricket Scotland wrote: “When the review into racism in Scottish cricket was announced last year we were fully supportive of the review. The review has achieved an unparalleled level of engagement and we believe it will be truly transformative, not just for Cricket Scotland and the sport of cricket, but it will provide a watershed moment for Scottish sport and society in general. The Board have been totally committed to implementing the findings of this review in full to make the sport of cricket in Scotland a truly welcoming and inclusive place for all. We are all truly sorry and have apologised publicly to everyone who has experienced racism, or any other form of discrimination, in cricket in Scotland.

“The Board has also made important initial steps to improve the governance and leadership of Cricket Scotland since the start of the year. This is, without doubt, the start of another long journey to overhaul and modernise the governance of the sport to ensure its continued success in the years ahead.

“These two programmes of work, one to deliver a thorough, fair and speedy resolution to the issues raised about racism, and the other to overhaul and modernise the governance of the sport are individually huge challenges for a small organisation like Cricket Scotland. We acknowledge the significant support received from sportscotland to date, and we know that they will continue to work in partnership to ensure speedy progress going forward.

“However, while the Board has not been given sight of the review report, it is now aware of the proposed timescales and of certain mandated actions proposed within the report that it believes make the delivery of these two programmes unachievable within the timetable proposed and the current governance framework. Consequently, we believe we must now step aside to enable the required progress to be made in the coming months.”

Scotland’s leading wicket-taker Majid, and his teammate Qasim Sheikh, had made startling revelations in November last year in an interview with Sky Sports, stating that they were victims of racist abuse during their playing career and that they were differently treated due to their different skin colour.

Essex at the centre of racism row

Meanwhile, some serious racism allegations have been made against the county side Essex as well. Earlier, former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq had claimed that he was also a victim of racist abuse which shook the entire cricketing fraternity.

To note, Rafiq decided to open up about how he was treated differently during his ten-year-long stay in Yorkshire last year in November. As a result, Yorkshire had to make some serious changes in their camp, sacking the whole coaching staff and others involved in the racism row before conducting fresh appointments.

Last November, former Essex players including Maurice Chambers, Zoheb Sharif, and Jahid Ahmed have alleged former Essex coach and captain for racial abuse. The independent report is expected to be made public in September this year. Meanwhile, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has not given any comment on the ongoing investigation. It may be noted that Essex had to pay the heavy monetary penalty after being found guilty to two charges related to racist comments made at a made board meeting in Chelmsford in 2017.

After winning the second ODI by a comfortable margin and leveling the series, England will now take on the visitors South Africa in the third and final ODI match, to be played at Headingley, Leeds on July 24 (Sunday). Both top teams will be looking to put on a competitive show and win the final match to bag the series.

Despite winning the second ODI, the Three Lions have a lot to think about as they failed to bat their allotted 29 overs during the second ODI fixture. South Africa, on the other hand, also performed miserably with the bat as they failed to even cross the 100-run mark.

ENG vs SA Match details

Venue: Headingley, Leeds

Date and Time: July 24, 2022, 3:30 PM IST

Broadcast: Sony Sports Network for television and SonyLiv for live streaming

ENG vs SA Pitch Report

The wicket at Headingley is usually good for batting and both teams will be looking to make the most of it. As a result, another high-scoring encounter can be expected during the third ODI. Skipper winning the toss might want to have a bowl first and try to chase the target later on.

ENG vs SA, 3rd ODI Probable Playing XI

England:

Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Philip Salt, Joe Root, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley

South Africa:

Janneman Malan, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Keshav Maharaj (c), Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

ENG vs SA Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the 3rd ODI match

Quinton de Kock:

Opening batter Quinton de Kock had a decent outing in the first encounter but he failed to score runs in the second. The left-handed batter will want to have a good outing during the third match of the series and give a match-winning contribution to his team.

Probable best bowler of the 3rd ODI match

Reece Topley:

Left-arm pacer Reece Topley is in good form. The left-arm seamer scalped two wickets in the previous game and was also amongst the wickets during the first ODI. He will be looking to have another good outing in the final match.

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Also Check: Dream11 Team Prediction for ENG vs SA

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.