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In a high-voltage clash, the two power-houses England and South Africa lock horns in a crucial Super 8s encounter of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. This match, the 45th of the tournament, will be played on Friday, June 21st at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the ENG vs SA match.
Match Preview
England started the tournament with a shaky performance, winning only two of their four group matches. However, they managed to secure a crucial win against the co-hosts West Indies in their opening Super 8s match, chasing down a target of 181 with eight wickets and plenty of overs to spare. With this win, they have cleared their intentions going forward in the tournament.
South Africa, on the other hand, have been in red-hot form throughout the tournament. They topped their group stage with a perfect record, winning all their matches. Their winning streak continued in the Super 8s opener against the USA, where they posted a competitive total and restricted their opponents to secure an 18-run victory. Just like England, they will be looking to continue their winning momentum as well.
Match Details
Match:England vs South Africa, Match 45Date:Friday, June 21, 2024Time:8:00 PM (IST)Venue:Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St LuciaLive Streaming:HotstarLive Broadcast:Star Sports Network
Probable Playing XI
England
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (C & WK), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley.
South Africa
Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (C), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman.
Pitch Report
The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia is known for its high-scoring matches, with a par score exceeding 160 in T20Is. While the surface favours batters, there’s assistance for pacers with the new ball. Spinners might find it challenging, especially later in the innings. So, expect a run-fest with the team winning the toss likely to choose bowling first.
ENG vs SA Head-to-Head in T20Is
England – 2
South Africa – 4
Player Stats of England & South Africa In T20 World Cup 2024
Most Runs
PlayerRunsQuinton de Kock122 RunsHeinrich Klaasen108 RunsDavid Miller101 RunsTristan Stubbs93 RunsAiden Markram77 Runs
Most Wickets
PlayerWicketsAnrich Nortje10 WicketsKagiso Rabada7 WicketsKeshav Maharaj6 WicketsJofra Archer5 WicketsAdil Rashid5 Wickets
ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction For Match 45 of T20 World Cup 2024
Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Phil Salt
Batters: Jonny Bairstow
All-Rounders: Jonny Bairstow, Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Anrich Nortje
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice-Captain: Phil Salt
ENG vs SA Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
England is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: The composition of this fantasy team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and intuition, this team is offered as a reference for your fantasy game selection and serves as an example. Keep the mentioned points in mind when forming your fantasy team and exercise your own judgment.
