News Update
Tezzbuzz|21-06-2024
In a high-stakes encounter, England will take on South Africa in the 45th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The pivotal clash is scheduled to take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.
England, riding high on confidence, secured a convincing victory in their opening Super 8 match against co-hosts West Indies. Similarly, South Africa demonstrated their prowess with a solid win in their previous Super 8 game against the USA.
With both teams eager to bolster their chances of making it to the semifinals, the upcoming match promises to be a thrilling contest. A win for either side would significantly enhance their position in the standings, making this encounter all the more critical.
The pitch at this venue typically provides some swing and extra bounce, favoring fast bowlers who deliver with significant force. However, as the match progresses, the surface will become more favorable for batters.
Choice 1: Anrich Nortje (c), Sam Curran (vc)
Choice 2: Jos Buttler (c), Quinton de Kock (vc)
Harry Brook, Reece Topley, Ottniel Baartman, Kagiso Rabada
England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c and wk), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Mark Wood, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Tom Hartley
South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ottniel Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs