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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