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:
England have started the T20I series against South Africa exactly as they would have wished to. In the first game at Newlands, South Africa batted first and reached a competitive total of 179. Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen were on good form with the bat.
They could have scored even more, had it not been for the brilliance of Sam Curran. England had a very shaky start, as they lost 3 wickets with just 34 runs on the board. However, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes formed a match-winning partnership to seal the deal for the Three Lions. George Linde was the pick of the bowlers from South Africa, but his spell was not enough to get his side back into the game.
SA vs ENG Weather Report for Match 2:
The temperature is expected to be around 28 °C. The good news for both the sides is that there are absolutely no chances of rain in this game.
Pitch Report
The pitch at this venue will provide equal assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. A score around 170 should be a good total on this track.
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 Dream11 match:
Jonny Bairstow is a prime reason why England is leading in this series. He scored 86 runs from just 48 deliveries, hitting 8 fours and 4 sixes in the process.
Ben Stokes gave him commendable support by scoring 37 runs from 27 deliveries. He struck 3 sixes in his innings.
George Linde kept South Africa in the game for a long time with his impressive spell. He picked up 2 wickets and also conceded only 20 runs.
Faf du Plessis used his experience to perfection in the first game. He scored 58 runs from 40 balls, which helped South Africa cross the 170-run mark.
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 Dream11 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
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for SA vs ENG Dream11 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
Expert Advice:
Sam Curran was England’s best performer with the ball in the first game, picking up 3 wickets. He can also be handy with the ball. Hence, it is advisable to pick him as the vice-captain of any one of your Dream11 Fantasy team.
SA vs ENG Today’s Probable Winners:
England are expected to win this match.
