SA vs ENG Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – ODI Series, Match 1

Match Details

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

This match will start at 4:30 PM IST (1 PM local) on December 6. It will be live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD. Live Streaming will be available on Disney + Hotstar VIP.

Preview

South Africa and England will face-off in the first of the three-match ODI series at Boland Park on Sunday. The preceding T20I series saw the visitors winning all three matches and Eoin Morgan‘s men will be hoping to continue their winning run. Jason Roy will be keen on scoring runs as he is struggling to score in the last few matches.

Proteas, on the other hand, will surely be looking to come hard at England after not putting their best foot forward in the T20Is. They were competitive enough but made mistakes at crucial times but Quinton de Kock is backing the team to the hilt. It is an in-experienced line-up but a similar team whitewashed Australia at home last time they played ODI cricket at home.

SA vs ENG Weather Report for Match 1

Sun will be out in Paarl in the afternoon while the skies will be clear for the whole day. The temperature will hover around the 20s during the match.

Pitch Report

It has not been a very high-scoring surface and spinners have enjoyed bowling on this surface. Expect the team winning the toss to bat first.

Average first innings score:

243 (13 ODIs played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams

Won – 5; Lost – 7, NR – 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, Andile 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 Dream11 Match:

Quinton de Kock is the best batsman in South Africa’s team and he will have to click at any cost. He has scored 5135 runs in 121 One-Day Internationals so far and a lot will ride on him.

Jonny Bairstow is probably the best white-ball player of England. He scored a vital 86 in the T20I series in one of the matches and has scored 3207 runs in 83 ODIs thus far.

George Linde was the best bowler for the home side in the T20Is and it might open the doors for him to play the ODI series. He builds the dot balls and that might result in him picking more wickets.

Adil Rashid will be key for England with his leg-spinning abilities and he was also brilliant in the ODI series. Last few matches at Newlands has witnessed spinners doing well and Rashid seems to be to the perfect pick.

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 Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Quinton de Kock (C), Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler

Batsmen – Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Eoin Morgan, Joe Root (VC)

All-Rounders – George Linde

Bowlers – Lungi Ngidi, Adil Rashid, Chris Woakes

Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for SA vs ENG Dream11 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

Expert Advice

Adil Rashid is a very key bowler in this match and he could pick a lot of wickets. You can make him C or VC of your Dream11 Fantasy team in Grand Leagues.

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.