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T20 World Cup 2024: Match 45, England vs South Africa

Cricket fans are all set for an enthralling match to look forward to, as England plays against South Africa in the 45th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. This match is scheduled for Friday, June 21 and the atmosphere at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St. Lucia will definitely be intense. In this match the stakes are high because both teams have one victory each in the Super 8 stages.

Match Details

Match: ENG vs SA, 45th Match, Super 8 Group 2, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024

Date: Friday, June 21, 2024

Time: 8:00 PM

Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

Umpires: Sharfuddoula, Chris Brown


Match Preview

As the two teams are in good form currently, this match may determine who between the two will reach the semi-final stage. An England win will not only help them move closer to the semi-finals but also help them return to being one of the favourites of the tournament. South Africa, who seek to keep their record intact will be also keen on winning the match and advance their campaign objectives.

Head-to-Head Stats
In T20Is, England and South Africa have an interestingly balanced head-to-head record:
Matches Played: 25
Won by England: 12
Won by South Africa: 12
No Result: 1

Pitch Report

The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium has been the ultimate ground for batsmen in this tournament and the wickets are probably some of the best you would get. The average first innings score in this ground is 195 and both the team which has batted first and second have come out successful in equal measures out of the 4 games that have been played recently. The pitches enhances the fact that a captain who wins the toss should go on and bat second.


Weather Report

Day – Cloudy

Temperature – 30°C


Probable Playing XIs

England:

Jos Buttler (C & WK), Phil Salt, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley.

 

South Africa:

Quinton de Kock (WK), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.


Key Players to Watch

Phil Salt (ENG): Salt, who just scored a match-winning 87*, will be important at the top of the order.

Quinton de Kock (SA): For South Africa's chances, Quinton de Kock (SA) will be crucial because of his spectacular batting.

Kagiso Rabada (SA): Rabada is the spearhead of South Africa's bowling assault with his 3/18 pace.

Jofra Archer (ENG): Archer whose strength is in his speed and precision, will be crucial in disarraying the South Africa batting.


Also Read: India Defeats Afghanistan in Super 8 Match of T20 World Cup 2024


Conclusion

Fans can expect to see the finest of Twenty20 cricket as the South African and English teams get ready for a competitive match. Both sides have faced significant challenges, and the outcome of this game will determine which team advances to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals. The beautiful atmosphere of St. Lucia guarantees captivating cricket action for all spectators.

 

 

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