England vs South Africa Live Score: England will face South Africa in the 45th match of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.
England vs South Africa Match Details:
- Date: June 21, 2024
- Venue: Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
- Time: 8 PM (IST)
England vs South Africa Live Score: ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Super 8, Match 45
England and South Africa are highly anticipated in the 45th match of the 2024 T20 World Cup to be played on June 21 at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St. Lucia.
England (team news)
England will return to the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Friday, where they recently recorded a convincing eight-wicket win over the West Indies.
South Africa, on the other hand, haven’t played a T20I at this stadium since May 2010, but come into the match fresh off the back of a respectable win against the United States. The stage is perfectly set for an exciting encounter in the Men’s T20 World Cup.
England could be considered favorites to win on Friday due to their recent success and better understanding of the situation. However, South Africa’s undefeated record and solid batting ability make them a formidable opponent.
The match promises to be a thrilling affair and is likely to deliver a spectacle of aggressive, big-hitting cricket from both teams. Once the players take the field, fans should be ready for an exciting showdown under the lights of Gros Islet.
South Africa (Team News)
South Africa entered this T20 World Cup on a high note, going undefeated in five games. Their most recent win was an 18-point win over the United States, a match that saw the resurgence of Quinton de Kock’s form.
His blistering 74 off 40 balls, complemented by a 110-run partnership with Aiden Markram, gave the South African batting line-up a much-needed boost. This was South Africa’s first century stand in 19 T20Is, heralding a potential change in their batting capabilities.
South Africa could face a stern test against England, who are seen as favorites due to their recent success and understanding of the situation. But the Protea’s resilience and current form suggest they are well prepared to put up a strong fight.
The encounter promises to be a thrilling contest as South Africa aim to maintain their unbeaten run and England look to capitalize on their home ground advantage. Fans can expect a fierce battle of skill, strategy and determination in Gros Islet on Friday.
England vs South Africa Head-to-head record (overall):
Total matches – 25
England – 12
South Africa – 12
No results – 1
England v South Africa: Squad
England squad: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (w/c), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, tom hartley
South Africa national team: Quinton de Kock (w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Bjorn. Fortuin, Gerald Cuche
England v South Africa: XI Playability
Predicted XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (c&wk), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley.
Predicted XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman.
Pitch Report: Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium
The pitch at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is conducive to batsmen and has produced some of the highest scores in the tournament. The stadium has hosted four matches in the tournament so far, with the team batting first and chasing two wins each. Friday’s game will be the first morning game at the stadium in the ongoing tournament.
The conditions here were favorable to the batsmen as the average scoring rate was the highest among all other stadiums used in this tournament. At the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, the score was 9.17.
