SA vs ENG Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – England Tour of South Africa, 3rd T20I

Match Details:

The 3rd match of the T20 International Series between South Africa and England will be played at Cape Town.

This match is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM IST (4:00 PM GMT).

Preview:

South African cricket has been on the downward slope for quite some time now, and from what we have seen in the T20I series against England so far, a return to their usual self might be a distant dream. On their own turf, the Proteas have failed to match the Englishmen in any department.

The Three Lions have secured an unassailable lead in this series and will now have only one thing in their sights – a whitewash. For South Africa, getting a whitewash on their ground will be a matter of humiliation. Hence, they are expected to do all in their might to avoid that from occurring.

SA vs ENG Weather Report for Match 3:

We can expect a full game as the chances of precipitation are negligible. The temperature is expected to be around 20 °C.

Pitch Report:

The pitch here will suit the batsmen more than the bowlers. However, chasing is difficult and hence batting first will be the ideal option for both the sides.

Average first innings score:

174 (Last 6 T20Is played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams:

Won – 5, Lost – 1, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

David Miller and Andile Phehlukwayo are unavailable for selection

SA vs ENG Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa:

Pite van Biljon, Quinton de Kock (C & WK), Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klassen, Temba Bavuma, George Linde, Tabraiz Shamsi, Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

Bench:

Janneman Malan, JJ Smuts, Dwaine Pretorius, Pite van Biljon, Kyle Verreynne, Junior Dala, Bjorn Fortuin, Beuran Hendricks, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla, Glenton Stuurman

England:

Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (WK), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan, Ben Stokes, Adil Rashid, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran.

Bench:

Reece Topley, Sam Billings, Mark Wood, Moeen Ali

SA vs ENG Top picks for today’s 11Wickets match:

Jonny Bairstow has scored 89 runs in the first 2 games, which happens to be the most by any batsman in this series.

Sam Curran has been the leader of England’s bowling department. He has picked up 3 wickets and has an economy rate of under 9 runs per over.

Tabraiz Shamsi has been impressive with his spin bowling. Not only has he picked up 4 wickets but has maintained an economy rate of under 7 runs per over as well.

Faf du Plessis is constantly proving that age is just a number. He has been South Africa’s highest run-scorer in this series, with 69 runs to his name.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain Options: Faf du Plessis, Jonny Bairstow

Vice-Captain Options: Dawid Malan, Sam Curran

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for SA vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow (C)

Batsmen: Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Dawid Malan (VC)

All-Rounders: Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, George Linde

Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Lungi Ngidi

12th Man: Eoin Morgan

Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for SA vs ENG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler

Batsmen: Eoin Morgan, Faf du Plessis (C), Dawid Malan

All-Rounders: Sam Curran (VC), Ben Stokes

Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi, Adil Rashid, Tabraiz Shamsi

12th Man: George Linde

Expert Advice:

Dawid Malan has given Bairstow commendable support by scoring 74 runs. He has maintained an average of over 35 and a strike rate of over 120. Malan can be a great differential pick for any one of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.

SA vs ENG Today’s Probable Winners:

England are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.