South Africa are struggling badly in world cricket currently. They lost their first-ever Test series at home against an Asian side (Sri Lanka) last year, finished the World Cup 2019 at the seventh position in the points table, got thrashed in India, and now lost a Test series against England in their own backyard by 3-1.

After a heartbreaking loss in the longest format, they are set to face the World Champions – England for a three-match ODI series. This ODI segment will be South Africa’s first ODI series after the World Cup 2019.

In order to manage the workload, their permanent skipper Faf du Plessis along with Kagiso Rabada is rested for this ODI leg. Quinton de Kock who captained South Africa for the T20I series in India is given the same responsibility for this series as well. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lungi-ngidi-ruled-out-of-boxing-day-test-between-south-africa-and-england-due-to-hamstring-tear/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lungi Ngidi</a> is making his return to international cricket after suffering from a hamstring injury. South Africa have also included as many as five players who are yet to make their ODI debut in their squad – Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Sisanda Magala, Janneman Malan and Bjorn Fortuin.

The Proteas are trying to re-build their side with fresh faces and rightly so. In their previous series against England at home in 2016, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bbl-2019-20-ab-de-villiers-smashes-a-monstrous-six-off-dilbar-hussain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AB de Villiers</a>-led side won the five-match ODI series by 3-2 after losing the first two matches. In their den, South Africa have lost just one out of four series against England. However, that is past and the Proteas will be competing against the No. 1 ODI side in the world, this time around.

In this article, we have featured three South African players to watch for in this series:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-371716" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Janneman-Malan.jpg" alt="Janneman Malan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-371716" class="wp-caption-text">Janneman Malan (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Since 2018, South Africa have serious opening woes in this format of the game. Ever since the form of Hashim Amla dipped, Faf and Co. couldn’t find a stable batting pair at the top of the batting order. Since 2018, they tried seven opening pairs and had an overall average of 35.50 in 37 innings. In this duration, the South African managed just one century stand – against Afghanistan in the World Cup 2019.

There were just nine instances when their opening pair added 50+ runs for the first wicket. Among the top ten ODI teams in ICC rankings, only <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-u19-world-cup-2020-pakistan-defeat-afghanistan-to-set-up-a-semi-final-clash-against-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Afghanistan</a> and New Zealand have worse numbers than South Africa in this duration. Aiden Markram is suffering from an injury; thus, South Africa have called Reeza Hendricks back in their ODI set up. Janneman Malan who has been scoring runs in the domestic circuit is also selected in the squad and is a player to watch out for.

In South Africa’s domestic One-Day tournament – Momentum One-Day Cup 2018-19, playing for Cape Cobras, Malan finished the tourney as the fourth-highest run-scorer. The right-handed batsman continued his good form and was the second-highest run-getter in Mzansi Super League 2019-20.

Malan approaching 24, is an attacking batsman and likes to play his shots. However, he has issues against spinners. It will be interesting to see whether if Malan gets a game ahead of Reeza in this series.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-315030" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Miller.jpg" alt="David Miller" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-315030" class="wp-caption-text">David Miller. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

David Miller is going through a rough patch in the current phase of his career. The gun middle-order averaged over 52 with a sublime strike rate of around 110 in the time period between 2015 and 2017. However, since 2018, the stocks of Miller have fallen by a fair margin. In 22 innings since then, he has an average of less than 37 and a strike rate of around 93.

In this duration, the southpaw has played 14 innings in which he has faced more than 25 deliveries. And, nine out of them have ended at a strike rate of less than 90. At home since 2018, Miller averages mere 31 and has a below-par strike rate of about 85. So, that’s not a positive for Miller and South Africa, both.

He has issues against spinners and his work will get tougher only – with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/moeen-ali-hits-out-for-being-made-englands-scapegoat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moeen Ali</a> and Adil Rashid in England’s XI. The 30-year-old should ideally bat at five which will allow him to take some time before going berserk in the death overs. Miller is an excellent power-hitter of pace bowling and South Africa will need for the T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia. Although that’s a different format, regaining his form in ODIs will assist him in the shortest format as well.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-224473" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Lungi-Ngidi-1.jpg" alt="Lungi Ngidi" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-224473" class="wp-caption-text">Lungi Ngidi. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

South Africa have rested their premium fast-bowler, premium bowler to be precise – Kagiso Rabada for this ODI series. Therefore, the main responsibility will be on Lungi Ngidi. Ngidi faced injury issues in recent times and is making his comeback in this ODI series. He cleared the fitness test on 30 January and is certain to play now.

Ngidi has been exceptional in his short international career so far. He has got express pace, control and an ample number of tools in his array. The tall speedster is capable of seaming the cherry both ways which makes him a dangerous bowler with the new ball, particularly in favourable conditions. Ngidi is pretty decent personnel in the death overs as well.

The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/msl-2019-why-cape-town-blitz-finished-below-tshwane-spartans-and-durban-heat-despite-winning-more-matches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Durban</a>-born boasts of exemplary numbers at home in the 50-over format. Averaging 19.30 in 11 matches in South Africa, Ngidi has snared 20 scalps with an economy of less than five. After returning from any injury, the pacers are generally rusty in the first few games, and the same might happen with Ngidi too. However, the 23-year-old has to be on the top of his game for the hosts to have any chance in this series.

South Africa are struggling badly in world cricket currently. They lost their first-ever Test series at home against an Asian side (Sri Lanka) last year, finished the World Cup 2019 at the seventh position in the points table, got thrashed in India, and now lost a Test series against England in their own backyard by 3-1.
After a heartbreaking loss in the longest format, they are set to face the World Champions – England for a three-match ODI series. This ODI segment will be South Africa’s first ODI series after the World Cup 2019.
In order to manage the workload, their permanent skipper Faf du Plessis along with Kagiso Rabada is rested for this ODI leg. Quinton de Kock who captained South Africa for the T20I series in India is given the same responsibility for this series as well. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lungi-ngidi-ruled-out-of-boxing-day-test-between-south-africa-and-england-due-to-hamstring-tear/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lungi Ngidi</a> is making his return to international cricket after suffering from a hamstring injury. South Africa have also included as many as five players who are yet to make their ODI debut in their squad – Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Sisanda Magala, Janneman Malan and Bjorn Fortuin.
The Proteas are trying to re-build their side with fresh faces and rightly so. In their previous series against England at home in 2016, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bbl-2019-20-ab-de-villiers-smashes-a-monstrous-six-off-dilbar-hussain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AB de Villiers</a>-led side won the five-match ODI series by 3-2 after losing the first two matches. In their den, South Africa have lost just one out of four series against England. However, that is past and the Proteas will be competing against the No. 1 ODI side in the world, this time around.
In this article, we have featured three South African players to watch for in this series:
<h3>1. Janneman Malan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_371716" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-371716" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-371716" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Janneman-Malan.jpg" alt="Janneman Malan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-371716" class="wp-caption-text">Janneman Malan (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Since 2018, South Africa have serious opening woes in this format of the game. Ever since the form of Hashim Amla dipped, Faf and Co. couldn’t find a stable batting pair at the top of the batting order. Since 2018, they tried seven opening pairs and had an overall average of 35.50 in 37 innings. In this duration, the South African managed just one century stand – against Afghanistan in the World Cup 2019.
There were just nine instances when their opening pair added 50+ runs for the first wicket. Among the top ten ODI teams in ICC rankings, only <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-u19-world-cup-2020-pakistan-defeat-afghanistan-to-set-up-a-semi-final-clash-against-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Afghanistan</a> and New Zealand have worse numbers than South Africa in this duration. Aiden Markram is suffering from an injury; thus, South Africa have called Reeza Hendricks back in their ODI set up. Janneman Malan who has been scoring runs in the domestic circuit is also selected in the squad and is a player to watch out for.
In South Africa’s domestic One-Day tournament – Momentum One-Day Cup 2018-19, playing for Cape Cobras, Malan finished the tourney as the fourth-highest run-scorer. The right-handed batsman continued his good form and was the second-highest run-getter in Mzansi Super League 2019-20.
Malan approaching 24, is an attacking batsman and likes to play his shots. However, he has issues against spinners. It will be interesting to see whether if Malan gets a game ahead of Reeza in this series.
<amp-img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-394992" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Janneman-Malan-performance.png" alt width="700" height="558" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>

<h3>2. David Miller</h3>
<figure id="attachment_315030" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-315030" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-315030" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Miller.jpg" alt="David Miller" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-315030" class="wp-caption-text">David Miller. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
David Miller is going through a rough patch in the current phase of his career. The gun middle-order averaged over 52 with a sublime strike rate of around 110 in the time period between 2015 and 2017. However, since 2018, the stocks of Miller have fallen by a fair margin. In 22 innings since then, he has an average of less than 37 and a strike rate of around 93.
In this duration, the southpaw has played 14 innings in which he has faced more than 25 deliveries. And, nine out of them have ended at a strike rate of less than 90. At home since 2018, Miller averages mere 31 and has a below-par strike rate of about 85. So, that’s not a positive for Miller and South Africa, both.
He has issues against spinners and his work will get tougher only – with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/moeen-ali-hits-out-for-being-made-englands-scapegoat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moeen Ali</a> and Adil Rashid in England’s XI. The 30-year-old should ideally bat at five which will allow him to take some time before going berserk in the death overs. Miller is an excellent power-hitter of pace bowling and South Africa will need for the T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia. Although that’s a different format, regaining his form in ODIs will assist him in the shortest format as well.

<h3>3. Lungi Ngidi</h3>
<figure id="attachment_224473" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-224473" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-224473" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Lungi-Ngidi-1.jpg" alt="Lungi Ngidi" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-224473" class="wp-caption-text">Lungi Ngidi. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
South Africa have rested their premium fast-bowler, premium bowler to be precise – Kagiso Rabada for this ODI series. Therefore, the main responsibility will be on Lungi Ngidi. Ngidi faced injury issues in recent times and is making his comeback in this ODI series. He cleared the fitness test on 30 January and is certain to play now.
Ngidi has been exceptional in his short international career so far. He has got express pace, control and an ample number of tools in his array. The tall speedster is capable of seaming the cherry both ways which makes him a dangerous bowler with the new ball, particularly in favourable conditions. Ngidi is pretty decent personnel in the death overs as well.
The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/msl-2019-why-cape-town-blitz-finished-below-tshwane-spartans-and-durban-heat-despite-winning-more-matches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Durban</a>-born boasts of exemplary numbers at home in the 50-over format. Averaging 19.30 in 11 matches in South Africa, Ngidi has snared 20 scalps with an economy of less than five. After returning from any injury, the pacers are generally rusty in the first few games, and the same might happen with Ngidi too. However, the 23-year-old has to be on the top of his game for the hosts to have any chance in this series.

South Africa are struggling badly in world cricket currently. They lost their first-ever Test series at home against an Asian side (Sri Lanka) last year, finished the World Cup 2019 at the seventh position in the points table, got thrashed in India, and now lost a Test series against England in their own backyard by 3-1.
After a heartbreaking loss in the longest format, they are set to face the World Champions – England for a three-match ODI series. This ODI segment will be South Africa’s first ODI series after the World Cup 2019.
In order to manage the workload, their permanent skipper Faf du Plessis along with Kagiso Rabada is rested for this ODI leg. Quinton de Kock who captained South Africa for the T20I series in India is given the same responsibility for this series as well. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lungi-ngidi-ruled-out-of-boxing-day-test-between-south-africa-and-england-due-to-hamstring-tear/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lungi Ngidi</a> is making his return to international cricket after suffering from a hamstring injury. South Africa have also included as many as five players who are yet to make their ODI debut in their squad – Lutho Sipamla, Kyle Verreynne, Sisanda Magala, Janneman Malan and Bjorn Fortuin.
The Proteas are trying to re-build their side with fresh faces and rightly so. In their previous series against England at home in 2016, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bbl-2019-20-ab-de-villiers-smashes-a-monstrous-six-off-dilbar-hussain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AB de Villiers</a>-led side won the five-match ODI series by 3-2 after losing the first two matches. In their den, South Africa have lost just one out of four series against England. However, that is past and the Proteas will be competing against the No. 1 ODI side in the world, this time around.
In this article, we have featured three South African players to watch for in this series:
<h3>1. Janneman Malan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_371716" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-371716" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-371716" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Janneman-Malan.jpg" alt="Janneman Malan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-371716" class="wp-caption-text">Janneman Malan (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Since 2018, South Africa have serious opening woes in this format of the game. Ever since the form of Hashim Amla dipped, Faf and Co. couldn’t find a stable batting pair at the top of the batting order. Since 2018, they tried seven opening pairs and had an overall average of 35.50 in 37 innings. In this duration, the South African managed just one century stand – against Afghanistan in the World Cup 2019.
There were just nine instances when their opening pair added 50+ runs for the first wicket. Among the top ten ODI teams in ICC rankings, only <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-u19-world-cup-2020-pakistan-defeat-afghanistan-to-set-up-a-semi-final-clash-against-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Afghanistan</a> and New Zealand have worse numbers than South Africa in this duration. Aiden Markram is suffering from an injury; thus, South Africa have called Reeza Hendricks back in their ODI set up. Janneman Malan who has been scoring runs in the domestic circuit is also selected in the squad and is a player to watch out for.
In South Africa’s domestic One-Day tournament – Momentum One-Day Cup 2018-19, playing for Cape Cobras, Malan finished the tourney as the fourth-highest run-scorer. The right-handed batsman continued his good form and was the second-highest run-getter in Mzansi Super League 2019-20.
Malan approaching 24, is an attacking batsman and likes to play his shots. However, he has issues against spinners. It will be interesting to see whether if Malan gets a game ahead of Reeza in this series.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-394992" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Janneman-Malan-performance.png" alt width="700" height="558" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px">

<h3>2. David Miller</h3>
<figure id="attachment_315030" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-315030" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-315030" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Miller.jpg" alt="David Miller" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-315030" class="wp-caption-text">David Miller. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
David Miller is going through a rough patch in the current phase of his career. The gun middle-order averaged over 52 with a sublime strike rate of around 110 in the time period between 2015 and 2017. However, since 2018, the stocks of Miller have fallen by a fair margin. In 22 innings since then, he has an average of less than 37 and a strike rate of around 93.
In this duration, the southpaw has played 14 innings in which he has faced more than 25 deliveries. And, nine out of them have ended at a strike rate of less than 90. At home since 2018, Miller averages mere 31 and has a below-par strike rate of about 85. So, that’s not a positive for Miller and South Africa, both.
He has issues against spinners and his work will get tougher only – with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/moeen-ali-hits-out-for-being-made-englands-scapegoat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moeen Ali</a> and Adil Rashid in England’s XI. The 30-year-old should ideally bat at five which will allow him to take some time before going berserk in the death overs. Miller is an excellent power-hitter of pace bowling and South Africa will need for the T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia. Although that’s a different format, regaining his form in ODIs will assist him in the shortest format as well.

<h3>3. Lungi Ngidi</h3>
<figure id="attachment_224473" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-224473" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-224473" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Lungi-Ngidi-1.jpg" alt="Lungi Ngidi" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-224473" class="wp-caption-text">Lungi Ngidi. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
South Africa have rested their premium fast-bowler, premium bowler to be precise – Kagiso Rabada for this ODI series. Therefore, the main responsibility will be on Lungi Ngidi. Ngidi faced injury issues in recent times and is making his comeback in this ODI series. He cleared the fitness test on 30 January and is certain to play now.
Ngidi has been exceptional in his short international career so far. He has got express pace, control and an ample number of tools in his array. The tall speedster is capable of seaming the cherry both ways which makes him a dangerous bowler with the new ball, particularly in favourable conditions. Ngidi is pretty decent personnel in the death overs as well.
The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/msl-2019-why-cape-town-blitz-finished-below-tshwane-spartans-and-durban-heat-despite-winning-more-matches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Durban</a>-born boasts of exemplary numbers at home in the 50-over format. Averaging 19.30 in 11 matches in South Africa, Ngidi has snared 20 scalps with an economy of less than five. After returning from any injury, the pacers are generally rusty in the first few games, and the same might happen with Ngidi too. However, the 23-year-old has to be on the top of his game for the hosts to have any chance in this series.

In their previous series against England at home in 2016, the AB de Villiers-led side won the five-match ODI series by 3-2 after losing the first two matches.

South Africa vs England: 3 Proteas players to watch out for in the ODI series

In their previous series against England at home in 2016, the AB de Villiers-led South Africa side won the five-match ODI series 3-2....