ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Super 8, Match 45

England vs South Africa Live Score: England will be taking on South Africa in the 45th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia.

England vs South Africa Match Details:

• Date: June 21, 2024
• Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
• Time: 8:00 PM IST

England vs South Africa Live Score: ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Super 8, Match 45

England vs South Africa will clash in the highly anticipated 45th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia on June 21.

England (Team News)

England will return to the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Friday, where they recently secured a convincing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies.

South Africa, on the other hand, hasn’t played a T20I at this venue since May 2010, but they come into this match fresh from a respectable win against the United States. The stage is perfectly set for an exciting encounter in the men’s T20 World Cup.

England might be considered the favorites on Friday due to their recent success and better understanding of the conditions. However, South Africa’s unbeaten streak and strong batting performances make them formidable opponents.

This match promises a thrilling contest, with both teams likely to deliver a spectacle of aggressive and big-hitting cricket. As the players step onto the field, fans should be ready for a riveting clash under the lights of Gros Islet.

South Africa (Team News) 

South Africa enters this T20 World Cup clash on a high note, riding an unbeaten streak after five games. Their most recent victory came against the United States by 18 runs, 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, has given the South African batting lineup a much-needed boost. This was South Africa’s first-century stand in 19 T20Is, signaling a potential shift in their batting capabilities.

South Africa might face a stern test against England, who are regarded as favorites due to their recent success and understanding of the conditions. However, the Proteas’ resilience and current form suggest that they are well-prepared to put up a formidable fight.

This encounter promises to be a thrilling contest, with South Africa aiming to maintain their unbeaten run and England looking to capitalize on their home-ground advantage. Fans can expect a high-octane battle of skill, strategy, and determination in Gros Islet on Friday.

England vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records (overall): 

Total matches – 25

England  – 12

South Africa– 12

No Result – 1

England vs South Africa: Squads

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 Squad: 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 Coetzee

England vs South Africa: Probable Playing XIs

Probable 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

Probable XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), 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 Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium has been favorable to batters, the highest runs in the tournament have been scored at this venue. The venue has hosted four matches in the tournament so far, with teams batting first and chasing winning two games apiece. The match on Friday will be the first-morning match at the venue in the ongoing tournament.

The conditions here have favored the batters as the venue has the highest average run rate amongst all other venues used in this tournament. Runs have come at 9.17 runs an over at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.