ICC CWC 2019 | England vs South Africa | Match 1: Best BalleBaazi Combination, Tips, Lineups & Team News
This article will provide you with the Predicted XIs, Team News & the Best BalleBaazi Combination for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup match between England and South Africa.
England: Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (C), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (WK), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Liam Plunkett, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
South Africa: Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock (WK), Rassie van der Dussen, Faf du Plessis (C), David Miller, JP Duminy, Andile Phehlukwayo, Dwaine Pretorius/Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir.
Team News:
South African pacer Dale Steyn has been ruled out of this match through injury.
Either Dwaine Pretorius or Chris Morris is likely to replace Steyn in the South African starting XI.
England captain Eoin Morgan has recovered from his finger injury and is expected to lead his side against South Africa in the tournament opener.
Liam Plunkett is likely to get the nod ahead of Mark Wood in the England lineup.
Match Tips:
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy with spurts of sunlight breaking through and little chance of rain.
The Pitch is likely to be batsman-friendly. Expect England to bat first if they win the toss and post a big total on the board.
Even without Steyn, South Africa possess a fearsome bowling attack. However, their batting lineup is over-reliant on Amla, De Kock and Du Plessis.
Match Prediction: England to win their opening match by a comfortable margin.