England vs South Africa Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today Match 45? ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8

England and South Africa are set to wrestle with each other in their second match of the Super 8 round in ICC T20 World Cup 2024. England vs South Africa game takes place on Friday, June 21. 

Both sides will clash at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium for the match. Ahead of their exciting encounter, below are we peep at the complete prediction for the match. 

England vs South Africa Team Analysis

England 

Jos Buttler is the captain of England in ICC T20 World Cup 2024. England was part of Group B in the league stage. Winning 2 games, losing 1 and 1 no result, they took the 2nd spot in the points table. 

South Africa  

South Africa is led by Aiden Markram in ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Proteas were a member of the Group D in the league stage. Winning all four clashes with vivacious performance, they topped the points table with dominance. 

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England vs South Africa Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The match takes place at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. It is considered a good scoring ground and a heaven for batters. The stadium has a flat pitch which often offers a lot of assistance to pacers. 

Form and Fitness

So far, there are no cases of injuries inside the England team. South Africa too has no severe cases of injuries so far. Further updates are awaited. 

Tactical Acumen

England- England has a mighty batting unit on their side with the likes of Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, and Phil Salt among others. In bowling, pacers have been hit for a lot of runs. 

South Africa- South Africa has struggled in the batting department but their bowlers have done a stunning job. Proteas have a stunning spin attack. 

England vs South Africa Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today Match 45? ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8

England vs South Africa Score Prediction 

Players to perform prediction

England- Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, and Jonny Bairstow have done a good job with the bat. Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid are top wicket-takers for the side. 

South Africa- David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Heinrich Klaasen have the top batting averages. Anrich Nortje, Ottniel Baartman, and Keshav Maharaj are top wicket-takers for the side. 

England vs South Africa Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for ENG in the match: Jos Buttler or Moeen Ali 

Who will score the most runs for SA in the match: David Miller or Heinrich Klaasen 

England vs South Africa Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for ENG in the match: Jofra Archer or Mark Wood

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match: Kagiso Rabada or Anrich Nortje 

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Who will win the Match?

The England vs South Africa match is a nail-biting clash. Both sides have a strong set of experienced members, who have a lot of experience in international cricket.

While England has shown a better form with the bat, South Africa has a better bowling attack. Both teams are also equally strong in head-to-head clashes in the shortest format. 

Conclusion

England and South Africa would definitely level up their might in the Super 8 round. This stage is crucial to get a spot in the semi-finals. Some players who failed to impress in the previous games are expected to buckle up their performances.