Match Details:
The 3rd match of the T20 International Series between South Africa and England will be played at Cape Town.
This match is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM IST (4:00 PM GMT).
Preview:
When South Africa will take on England for the 3rd T20I for the 3-match series, it will be all about mere formalities. The fate of the series is already sealed, as England have won both the first two games of the series. In the first game, the South African batting unit showed some courage and could muster up 179 runs.
However, that wasn’t a big ask for the mighty English batting unit. The second game was worse for South Africa’s batters, as they could only manage 146. Their bowlers were, however, on song in this game and kept the Proteas in the game till the last over. Ultimately, the Three Lions had the last laugh. For South Africa, their pride will be at stake as they will be desperate to avoid a whitewash on their own turf.
SA vs ENG Weather Report for Match 3:
The temperature is expected to be around 20 °C. The good news for neutrals as well as fans of both the sides is that there are no chances of rain in this game.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Cape Town, as we saw in the first T20I, will provide more assistance to the batsmen than the bowlers. A score under 180 might be easily chased down here.
Average first innings score:
174 (Last 6 T20Is played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams:
Won – 5, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
David Miller and Andile Phehlukwayo are unavailable for selection
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, Temba Bavuma, George Linde, Tabraiz Shamsi, Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
Bench:
Janneman Malan, 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 has been solid at the top-order for England, having scored 89 runs at a fantastic strike rate of over 160.
Dawid Malan can be an effective pick, as the number 1 ranked T20I batsman has scored 74 runs at an average of over 35.
Tabraiz Shamsi has been the most impressive bowler for the Proteas. He has picked up 4 wickets with an economy rate of under 7 runs per over.
Faf du Plessis has been the best batsman for South Africa in this series. He has scored 69 runs at an average of nearly 35 and a strike rate of over 135.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Faf du Plessis, Jonny Bairstow
Vice-Captain Options: Dawid Malan, Sam Curran
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for SA vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow (C)
Batsmen: Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Dawid Malan (VC)
All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, George Linde
Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Lungi Ngidi
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for SA vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler
Batsmen: Eoin Morgan, Faf du Plessis (C), Dawid Malan
All-Rounders: Sam Curran (VC), Ben Stokes
Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi, Adil Rashid, Tabraiz Shamsi
Expert Advice:
Sam Curran has been England’s best performer with the ball. He has picked up 3 wickets and has an economy rate of under 9 runs per over. It is advisable to include him in both of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.
SA vs ENG Today’s Probable Winners:
England are expected to win this match.
