SA vs ENG Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – ODI Series, Match 1 (rescheduled)

Match Details

The 1st of the three-match ODI series between South Africa and England will be played at Boland Park, Paarl.

This match will start at 4:30 PM IST (1 PM local). It will be live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD. Live Streaming will be available on Disney + Hotstar.

Preview

South Africa and England will lock horns in the first of the three-match ODI series on Sunday. The visitors won the T20I series by 3-0 and the home team will be keen on putting its best foot forward. However, they are very much inexperienced and Quinton de Kock will have to lead from the front. England, on the other hand, have also rested Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer for this series but they still look the favourites to start the series.

SA vs ENG Weather Report for Match 1

There is no chance of rain at all in Paarl with the temperature expected to be in the early 20s during the match.

Pitch Report

It isn’t a very high-scoring surface and the spinners have enjoyed bowling on it. The team winning the toss is expected to bat first.

Average first innings score:

243 (A total of 13 ODIs played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams

Won – 5; Lost – 7, NR/Abandoned – 1

Injury & Availability News

Faf du Plessis has been rested for the ODI series

Pite van Biljon, Bjorn Fortuin, and Reeza Hendricks have been released from the squad to take part in domestic cricket.

SA vs ENG Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (C & WK), Janneman Malan, JJ Smuts/Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, George Linde, Keshav Maharaj/Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Beuran Hendricks, Lungi Ngidi

Bench – Junior Dala, Glenton Stuurman, Lutho Sipamla, Keshav Maharaj/Tabraiz Shamsi, Kyle Verreynne, JJ Smuts/Temba Bavuma, Andille Phehlukwayo

England

Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sam Billings/Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley/Olly Stone

Bench – Liam Livingstone, Lewis Gregory, Sam Billings/Moeen Ali

SA vs ENG Top picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Quinton de Kock has scored 5135 runs in 121 ODIs and will be key for South Africa in this series. Jonny Bairstow looked in good form in the T20I series and he will be looking to build on his 86 in the first T20I. He has also scored 3207 runs in 83 ODIs. George Linde was one of the most economical bowlers in T20I series and he might be the man for the hosts again. Adil Rashid could be the spinner for England after impressing in the T20I series.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain Options: Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Eoin Morgan

Vice-Captain Options: Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root

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

Keeper – Quinton de Kock (C), Jonny Bairstow

Batsmen – Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma, Eoin Morgan, Joe Root (VC)

All-Rounders – George Linde, Moeen Ali

Bowlers – Lungi Ngidi, Adil Rashid, Anrich Nortje

12th Man – Jos Buttler

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

Keeper – Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow

Batsmen – Rassie van der Dussen (VC), Jason Roy (C), Eoin Morgan, Joe Root

All-Rounders – George Linde

Bowlers – Anrich Nortje, Beuran Hendricks, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid

12th Man – JJ Smuts

Expert Advice

Adil Rashid could be a surprise pick for this match as he can run through South Africa’s batting line-up. He can be made C or VC of your Grand League Fantasy teams.

SA vs ENG Today’s Probable Winners:

South Africa 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.