The ENG vs. SA match in the ICC Cricket World Cup is shaping up to be a clash of giants. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses in their previous matches. They will be eager to get back on track.
England are the defending champions, and they will look to start their campaign on a strong note. They have a powerful batting lineup led by Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, and Malan. They also have a formidable bowling attack, with Wood, Rashid, and Chris Woakes leading the way.
South Africa is a strong and experienced team, and they will also look back on track after losing against the Netherlands. They have a batting lineup full of match-winners, including De Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Markram, and David Miller. They also have a strong bowling attack led by Kagiso Rabada, Ngidi, and Maharaj.
The Wankhede Stadium is a high-scoring ground, and both teams will look to post big scores. We expect the pitch to be well-balanced, so it will be vital for both teams to bat and bowl well.
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Match Details
| Match | England vs. South Africa |
| Stadium | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date & Time | Saturday, October 21, 02:00 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
ENG vs. SA Match Head to Head ODI Records
| Matches | 69 |
| England Won | 30 |
| South Africa Won | 33 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Results | 5 |
In ICC ODI World Cup competitions, England and South Africa have played seven matches against one another. England has won four of these seven games, while South Africa has won three of
Pitch Reports & Weather Forecast
One may consider the pitch at Wankhede Stadium to be a hitter’s paradise. The pacers may get some seam and swing early on, but they would also need to bowl length and tight lines to keep the hitters in check as they might try to take advantage of the track’s batting tendency and small boundaries. Bowling is the option given to teams that win the toss, with a first innings average of 287.
Mumbai is expected to see a temperature of 34°C at midday on Saturday, with a gradual drop to 30°C as the match comes to an end. There is no chance of rain.
Dream 11 Prediction
Team 1
Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow
Batter: Dawid Malan, Joe Root, David Miller,
All-rounder: Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram
Bowler : Kagiso Rabada, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid, G Coetzee
Captain: Quinton de Kock
Vice Captain: Joe Root
Team 2
Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow
Batter: Dawid Malan, Joe Root, David Miller, R Van Der Dussen,
All-rounder: Aiden Markram
Bowler : Kagiso Rabada, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, R. Topley
Captain: Quinton de Kock/ Joe Root
Vice Captain: Joe Root/Aiden Markram
Team 3
Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler
Batter: Joe Root, R Van Der Dussen, Harry Brook
All-rounder: Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
Bowler : Kagiso Rabada, K Maharaj, Adil Rashid, R. Topley
Captain: Quinton de Kock/ Joe Root
Vice Captain: Joe Root/Aiden Markram
England Probable First XI
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (C/WK), Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
South Africa Probable First XI
Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(C), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee
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