England win the toss and opt to field first in Super 8, Group 2 match T20 World Cup 2024 against South Africa at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia on Friday, June 21. (Match Blog|Cricket News)
The winner of this match will gain a significant advantage in the race for the semi-final spot, while the loser will face an uphill climb. Check Playin XIs of England and South Africa
England win the toss and opt to field first in Super 8, Group 2 match T20 World Cup 2024 against South Africa at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia on Friday, June 21. (Match Blog|Cricket News)
Both sides are riding high after dominant victories in their opening Super Eight matches. England, the defending champions, made light work of a tricky 181-run target set by co-hosts West Indies. Phil Salt stole the show with a blistering 87 not out off just 47 balls, leading the Three Lions to a resounding eight-wicket win with 15 balls to spare.
This was a harsh lesson for West Indies, who suffered their first defeat of the tournament.
On the other hand, South Africa weren't to be outdone! They secured their fifth win in a row, edging out a spirited USA team by 18 runs. Quinton de Kock provided the firepower upfront with a blazing 74 off just 40 balls, setting a formidable target of 195 for the tournament debutants.
Kagiso Rabada was the hero with the ball, picking up 3 crucial wickets for just 18 runs. This win keeps the Proteas' momentum rolling as they head into this crucial clash.
Playing XIs
England (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley.
South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ottneil Baartman