ENG vs SA Match Prediction, 2nd ODI – Who will win today’s match between England and South Africa?
South Africa would be hoping to seal the ODI series.
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England and South Africa will be locking horns in the second ODI at Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday, July 22. The Proteas would be hoping to seal the three-match series with yet another win under their belt. In fact, they will be heading into this contest, having won the series opener in Durham by an emphatic 62 runs.
It was courtesy of Rassie van der Dussen’s brilliant century and an impressive four-wicket haul from seasoned pacer Anrich Nortje that made it possible for the visitors to go 1-0 up in the series. England, on the other hand, need a win to keep the series alive. They lost the plot in the previous game despite openers Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow laying a solid foundation with a 102-run opening stand.
England’s hopes were alive until Joe Root was out in the middle, who scored 86 runs from 77 deliveries at a strike rate of 111.7. However, once he was dismissed, the hosts completely lost their plot and suffered a humiliating defeat.
ENG vs SA Match details
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Date and Time: July 22, 2022, 5:30 PM IST
Broadcast: Sony Sports Network for television and SonyLiv for live streaming
ENG vs SA Pitch Report
The third ODI between England and India last week saw the Men in Blue successfully chase down 260 with less than eight overs to spare. However, after South Africa beat England in the first game while defending the target, both teams would be looking to play to their strengths instead of relying on the conditions. With the Old Trafford wicket expected to offer plenty of pace and bounce, the par score could be well over 300 on this surface which is a tough one to chase. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will be batting first.
England vs South Africa, 2nd ODI Probable Playing XI
England:
Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Jos Butter (c/wk), Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, David Willey, Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Reece Topley
South Africa:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Janneman Malan, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Dwaine Pretorius, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj (c), Tabraiz Shamsi
ENG vs SA, 2nd ODI Probable Top Performers
Probable best batter of the match
Rassie van der Dussen:
South Africa’s promising middle-order batter Rassie van der Dussen scored a fantastic century and his stellar knock completely disturbed the rhythm of the English bowlers who were taken away to the cleaners at regular intervals. He scored 134 runs from 117 deliveries at a strike rate of 114.5 and played a perfect spoilsport to Ben Stokes’ farewell ODI game.
Probable best bowler of the match
Anrich Nortje:
Anrich Nortje kept his nerves despite the English top-order threatening to take away the match from South Africa with their aggressive intent during a tough chase. Nonetheless, after Nortje bowled a well-set Joe Root there was no point of a comeback for England as they ended up snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The pacer finished with figures of 4/53 from his 8.5 overs at an economy of exactly six.
Today’s Match Prediction: South Africa to win the match.
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Disclaimer: This 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.
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