After a devastating and embarrassing loss to Afghanistan in their previous match on October 15, England, captained by Jos Buttler, is preparing to take on South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, in the 20th match of the ICC World Cup 2023. The game will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and is scheduled to start at 2 pm (IST).
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Both teams have caused major upsets in this World Cup. The defending champions, England, suffered a surprising defeat to Afghanistan on October 15, losing by a margin of 69 runs. Meanwhile, the Proteas were also taken aback by The Netherlands, facing a 38-run loss.
In the tournament, England has participated in three matches, winning one and losing two, while South Africa has won two matches and lost one.
England vs South Africa Head to Head
In their head-to-head ODI history, England and South Africa have contested 69 matches, with England emerging victorious in 30 of them and South Africa winning 33. There were 5 matches that ended in a tie, and one resulted in no decision.
When examining their encounters specifically within the context of the World Cup, both teams have faced each other in 7 matches. Among these, England has secured victory in 4 matches, while South Africa has claimed the win in 3.
Predicted playing xi for England vs South Africa
The expected lineups for the England vs. South Africa match are as follows: