SA vs ENG will face off against World Champions England in the first One-day international match to be played at Mangaung Oval, Blofemntion on 27 January 2023. These three matches is a part of the ICC ODI Super League tournament.
South Africa is currently struggling now in the points table of the ODI Super League tournament with 59 points and 11th place.
They have been performing brilliantly and would be hoping to showcase their aggressive intent against South Africa in the first ODI match.
The 3-match ODI series between these two teams in 2019 ended in a 1-1 draw.
Match Details
Details: England vs South Africa, First ODI.
Venue: Mangaung Oval, Blofemntion
Date and Time: Friday, January 27, 4.30 PM
Pitch report
The pitch at Mangaung Oval, Blofemntion is likely to favour batters. A total of 31 matches have been played on this venue with 13 times the team batting first won the match while on 16 occasions the team chasing down registered victories.
The average first innings total in the first innings on this pitch has been 239 while 2nd innings has been 196. England recorded highest ever total of 399 for 9 while South Africa chased down 274 for 4 against Australia. The team that wins the toss is likely to field first.
Match Prediction
A high-profile game awaits as both teams will try to win the series. Betway has also placed its odds in favour of South Africa as well at 2.30.
South Africa (SA) vs England (ENG) – Predicted Playing XI
South Africa– Quinton de Kock, Janneman Malan, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie Van der Dussen, David Miler, Wayne Parnell, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Shamsi
England– Jason Roy, Phil Salt, Dawid Malan, Harry Brooks, Jos Buttler (WK, C), Moeen Ali, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Fantasy Team Suggestions – SA vs ENG
Team 1: Quinton de Kock, Janneman Malan, Jos Buttler (C), David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Harry Brooks, Jason Roy, Jofra Archer, Moeen Ali (VC), Anrich Nortje, Shamsi
Team 2: Quinton de Kock, Janneman Malan, Phil Salt, Aiden Markram, David Willey, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes (C), Adil Rashid, Lungi Ngidi, Rassie Van der Dussen, Dawid Malan (VC)
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