Match Details:
The 2nd match of the T20 International Series between South Africa and England will be played at the Boland Park in Paarl.
The match is scheduled to start at 06:00 PM IST (12:30 PM GMT).
Preview:
On Sunday, South Africa will face the challenge of keeping the 3-match T20I series alive in their own turf. England have already taken the lead in the series, courtesy a thoroughly professional display in the first game. They defeated the Proteas by 5 wickets.
Batting first, South Africa reached a total of 179 runs in their 20 overs. Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen were on the money for the hosts. England had a poor start, but a partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes changed the complexion of the match completely. They will try to seal the series with one game to spare.
SA vs ENG Weather Report for Match 2:
We can expect full 40 overs as the chances of precipitation are nil. The temperature is expected to be around 28 °C.
Pitch Report:
The pitch might favour the bowlers in the first few overs, but it will eventually be lenient on the batsmen. The captain winning the toss should opt to bowl first.
Average first innings score:
165 (Last 5 T20Is played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 4, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
SA vs ENG Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
South Africa:
Pite van Biljon, Quinton de Kock (C & WK), Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klassen, David Miller, George Linde, Tabraiz Shamsi, Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Bench:
Temba Bavuma, Janneman Malan, Andile Phehlukwayo, JJ Smuts, Dwaine Pretorius, Pite van Biljon, Kyle Verreynne, Junior Dala, Bjorn Fortuin, Beuran Hendricks, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla, Glenton Stuurman
England:
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (WK), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan, Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran.
Bench:
Reece Topley, Sam Billings, Mark Wood, Moeen Ali
SA vs ENG Top picks for today’s 11Wickets match:
Jonny Bairstow helped England to get over the line by scoring 86 runs from just 48 deliveries. Given the form he is in, he can be a decent captaincy pick.
Ben Stokes played the supporting batsman’s part as Bairstow was doing all the hitting. He scored 37 runs from 27 balls.
Sam Curran was England’s best bowler in the first game. He picked up 3 wickets and also maintained an economy rate of just 7 runs per over.
Faf du Plessis is the prime reason why South Africa managed to put up a competitive total. He scored 58 runs from 40 deliveries.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Faf du Plessis, Jonny Bairstow
Vice-Captain Options: Ben Stokes, Sam Curran
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for SA vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow (C)
Batsmen: Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Eoin Morgan
All-Rounders: Sam Curran (VC), George Linde
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Lungi Ngidi
12th Man: Jason Roy
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for SA vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow
Batsmen: Eoin Morgan, Faf du Plessis (C), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan
All-Rounders: Ben Stokes (VC), Sam Curran, George Linde
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Tabraiz Shamsi
12th Man: Lungi Ngidi
Expert Advice:
George Linde picked up 2 wickets and also conceded only 20 runs. He should be included in both of your 11Wickets Fantasy team.
SA vs ENG Today’s Probable Winners:
England are expected to win this match.
