ODI World Cup 2023: Match 20, England vs South Africa Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between England and South Africa?

England are scheduled to face South Africa in the 20th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, October 21

Despite being early tournament favourites, England have had a tumultuous beginning to their World Cup journey, facing setbacks in two out of three matches. Their struggles have been notably glaring in both batting and bowling departments. In their recent match, England suffered a shocking 69-run loss to Afghanistan in Delhi, leaving their aspirations in jeopardy.

South Africa, too, are grappling with issues following a stunning loss to the Netherlands. Initially, the Proteas appeared set for a third consecutive World Cup victory, having the minnows at 140 for seven. However, their bowlers encountered challenges in capitalising on the early breakthroughs against the Dutch side.

Both England and South Africa are reeling from significant upsets courtesy of Afghanistan and the Netherlands. The tournament's landscape has been shaken, intensifying the significance of their impending clash on October 21 in Mumbai. Notably, the last five one-day internationals (ODIs) contested between these teams have yielded an even tally of two wins each, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.

ENG vs SA Match Details:

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report:

The Wankhede Stadium has earned its reputation as a batters' paradise. The pitch, known for its favourable conditions, offers good pace and bounce, creating an ideal setting for aggressive shot-making and high-scoring contests. The ball comes onto the bat sweetly, resulting in traditional cricketing strokes. With the match's progression and pitch wear, spinners can come into prominence, benefitting from the hot and humid Mumbai conditions, especially in the latter phases of the game.

ENG vs SA Head-to-Head Record:

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, 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, Gerald Coetzee

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter:

Dawid Malan (ENG):

Dawid Malan boasts a stellar average of 61.60 in 24 ODIs and stands among the elite group of cricketers who have registered centuries in all three international formats. Recent performances, featuring scores of 54, 96, 127, and 140 in his last six ODI innings, position Malan as a strong contender for the title of England's top run-scorer against South Africa.

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Probable Best Bowler:

Marco Jansen (SA)

In the previous game, Marco Jansen secured figures of 2-27, a standout performance compared to his fellow bowlers, who conceded between 38 and 57 runs. Jansen, thanks to his ability to extract swing and bounce from his left-arm angle, emerges as a strong contender to lead South Africa's wicket-taking charts in the upcoming Mumbai fixture.

Today's Match Prediction: England to win the match 

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.