England take on South Africa in the 1st T20 international of three matches series at sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Both teams will be desperate to strong Start. This series is important for both teams ahead of T20 world cup in india and Sri lanka in February and March next year .England and South Africa will look to improve on their previous performance.
South Africa vs England Recent Form
England have been more consistent recently. England winning three of their last five T20 series . England dominance with bat at the top Jos Buttler and Phil Salt attacking from the very first over , the middle order strength Harry Brook , Jacob Bethell, Tom banton . while Liam Livingston and will Jacks more fire power at the end . Bowling attacks with Adil Rashid providing break through in middle overs and Jofra Archer returning to full pace.
On the other hand South Africa series lose 2-1 against Australia in close encounter . South Africa squad is blend with experience and youth at the top of the order Adian Markram and Rayn Rickelton start the innings with flourish approach, in middle order Dewald Brevis has been outstanding in recent series against Australia with his firepower batting approach and Tristan Stubbs also play a vital role alongwith Brevis .
While David Miller ruled out of the T20 series against England because of hamstring starin . So at the end donovan Ferreira could be played 1st T20I . He have ability to hit boundaries in the death overs .
In bowling Marco Jansen, and kewena Mapakha who start with new ball , in middle overs corbin Bosch and keshav Maharaj who control the innings they have ability to take wickets in middle overs .
Head To Head
| Total matches Played | 26 |
| SA win | 13 |
| Eng win | 12 |
| No Results | 1 |
Pitch Report
The new ball may offer swing for fast bowlers, while spinners could come in to play if the surface slow later. The outfield is expected to be quick, rewarding aggressive strok Play.
South Africa vs England predicted XIs
England
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Tom banton, sam curran, will Jacks, Jaime overtone, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson.
South Africa
Adian Markram (c), Ryl Rickelton (wk), Lahun dre petirious, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Devonan fererria , Marco Jansen, corbin Bosch, keshav Maharaj, kwena Mapakha, Lungi Ngidi
Key player to watch Out
Jos Buttler
Harry Brook
Jofra Archer
Dewald Brevis
Lungi Ngidi
Match prediction
England look better balanced and with explosive batting approach in T20S. But on othe side recently south africa played close contest against Australia.
England are Favourites but we expected to close encounter.