England vs South Africa Live Score: England will take on South Africa in the 45th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.
England vs South Africa match details:
Date: June 21, 2024 Location: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia Time: 8:00 pm IST
England vs South Africa Live Score: ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Super 8, Match 45
England vs South Africa will clash in the highly anticipated 45th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia on June 21.
England (team news)
England will return to the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Friday, where they recently claimed a convincing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies.
South Africa, on the other hand, have not played a T20I at this venue since May 2010, but come into this match fresh from a respectable victory against the United States. The stage is perfectly set for an exciting encounter in the Men’s T20 World Cup.
England could be considered the favorites on Friday due to their recent success and a better understanding of the conditions. However, South Africa’s unbeaten streak and strong batting performances make them formidable opponents.
This match promises an exciting contest, with both teams likely to put up an aggressive and hard-hitting cricket spectacle. When the players take the field, fans should be ready for a fascinating clash under the lights of Gros Islet.
South Africa (team news)
South Africa come into this T20 World Cup clash on a high note, riding an unbeaten run after five matches. Their most recent victory was against the United States by 18 runs, a match that saw the resurgence of Quinton de Kock’s form.
His incredible 74 off 40 balls, complemented by a 110-run partnership with Aiden Markram, have given the South African batting line-up a much-needed boost. This was South Africa’s position in the first century with 19 T20Is, indicating a potential change in their batting capabilities.
South Africa could face a tough test against England, who are considered favorites due to their recent success and understanding of the conditions. However, the Proteas’ resilience and current form suggest they are well prepared to put up a formidable fight.
This match promises to be exciting, with South Africa looking to maintain their unbeaten run and England looking to capitalize on their home advantage. Fans can expect a high-octane battle of skill, strategy and determination at Gros Islet on Friday.
Head-to-head records between England and South Africa (overall):
Total matches: 25
England – 12
South Africa – 12
No result – 1
England vs South Africa: squads
England Team: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (with), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Tom Hartley
South Africa Team: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Björn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee
England vs South Africa: Probable XI players
Probable XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (c&wk), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
Probable XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman
Launch Report: Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium
The pitch at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium has been favorable for the batsmen, with the highest runs of the tournament having been scored at this venue. The venue has hosted four matches of the tournament so far, with the teams batting first and chasing two games each. Friday’s game will be the first in the morning at the current tournament headquarters.
The conditions here have favored batsmen as the venue has the highest average run rate among all other venues used in this tournament. The runs came at 9.17 runs at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.
