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Match preview SA vs ENG: From playing XI to pitch report, All details here

On Saturday, October 21, Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will host the 20th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 between England and South Africa.

Match preview: SA vs ENG

Even though they started the tournament as the early favourites, England’s World Cup trip has been turbulent, with losses in two of their first three games. They have clearly struggled in both the bowling and batting departments. England’s hopes were jeopardized after they lost to Afghanistan in their most recent game, which ended in Delhi with an unexpected 69-run loss.

After a shocking loss to the Netherlands, South Africa is now having problems. With the minnows at 140 for seven, the Proteas looked certain to win the World Cup for the third time in a row. Their bowlers, however, found it difficult to build on the early advantages against the Dutch team.

Afghanistan and the Netherlands have caused major upsets that have left both South Africa and England reeling. The complexion of the tournament has changed, which makes their upcoming matchup in Mumbai on October 21 all the more significant. This match should be intriguing because the last five one-day internationals (ODIs) between these teams have resulted in an even split of two victories apiece.

Pitch Report for Wankhede Stadium

The stadium is known for being a batter’s paradise. The pitch, which is well-known for its favourable characteristics, has good bounce and pace, which makes it the perfect place for aggressive shot-making and high-scoring games. Sweetly, the ball lands on the bat, producing classic cricket strokes. As the game progresses and the pitch wears down, spinners have the opportunity to shine and take advantage of the hot and muggy conditions in Mumbai, particularly during the game’s later stages.

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ENG vs. SA Probable Playing XI

England (ENG):

Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (C, WK), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, and Gus Aktinson

South Africa (SA):

Quinton de Kock (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, and Gerald Coetzee

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