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2024 T20 World Cup 45th Match: ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today – Fantasy Cricket TIps, Possible XIs, St Lucia Pitch Report
The 2024 T20 World Cup is heating up. There is no time to dwell on performances. England and South Africa go head-to-head less than 48 hours after their respective previous matches, with the winner set to take a huge step towards the semi-finals.
This is especially the case for England. They have a net run rate of +1.34 after smashing West Indies in an impressive display on Wednesday night. Despite the promising showings of the USA, one can expect England to win that game, so a victory here just about seals a spot in the final four.
South Africa are unbeaten in this World Cup. Their ability to find ways to win is commendable. However, there is room for improvement and they will be hoping to peak at the right time. Their top order remains vital, while their pace attack has a big task in keeping England’s batting lineup – which is warming up nicely – as quiet as possible.
Match Details
- 45th match of the 2024 T20 World Cup: England vs South Africa (Super 8s).
- Time: 10:30am (local), 8pm (IST).
- Location: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia.
2024 T20 World Cup 45th Match: ENG vs SA Possible Playing XIs
England: 1. Phil Salt, 2. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 3. Moeen Ali, 4. Jonny Bairstow, 5. Harry Brook, 6. Liam Livingstone, 7. Sam Curran, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Adil Rashid, 10. Mark Wood/Chris Jordan, 11. Reece Topley
South Africa: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Reeza Hendricks, 3. Aiden Markam (c), 4. Tristan Stubbs, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. David Miller, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Tabraiz Shamsi/Ottneil Baartman, 11. Anrich Nortje
Fantasy Cricket Tips for ENG vs SA: Top Dream11 Picks for Super 8s Match
Top batter picks:
- Phil Salt: The opener has been in fine touch in recent months. After a strong IPL, Salt roared back into form with a dominant 87* against West Indies, where he played the dominant role in the powerplay.
- Jonny Bairstow: Bairstow nailed the number four role against West Indies. Also, he has the most runs in ENG-SA T20Is: 13 inns, 485 runs, avg. 44.09, SR 150.15.
- Bairstow has smashed 117 off 65 against Shamsi in T20Is (two dismissals).
- Quinton de Kock: The keeper-batsman found form with 74 against the USA. Overall against England, de Kock has 340 runs at an average of 28.33 and strike rate of 157.40.
- de Kock has good numbers against Jofra Archer in all T20s: 45 balls, 82 runs, two dismissals.
- Heinrich Klaasen: The magnificent spin-hitter has struck 74 runs in 46 balls against Adil Rashid in T20s (three dismissals).
Top all-rounder picks:
- Moeen Ali: England could look at batting Moeen at number three again to counter Keshav Maharaj. Also, England could look to his offspin against Quinton de Kock, especially given he has dismissed de Kock six times in 59 balls in all T20s (74 runs).
Top bowler picks:
- Kagiso Rabada: The pacer was in good touch against the USA. He could be a key matchup against Bairstow with a head-to-head record reading: 40 balls, 54 runs, two wickets.
- Anrich Nortje: The fast bowler is the second-highest wicket-taker in this T20 World Cup: 5 inns, 10 wickets, avg. 10.70, SR 12.00.
- Jofra Archer: Expect Archer to bowl in the crunch overs. He is England’s leading wicket-taker in this tournament (6), striking every 15.33 balls.
Other Players to consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams
- Reece Topley: The left-armer has dismissed Quinton de Kock four times in 34 balls in T20s (50 runs).
- Jos Buttler: The England captain has scored 107 runs off just 68 balls against Rabada in all T20s (two dismissals).
- Aiden Markram: The South African captain spent some time at the crease against the USA. He should enjoy the better batting conditions at St Lucia. Markram has two half-centuries in as many T20Is against England at a strike rate of 168.85.
- Tabraiz Shamsi: The spinner strikes every 16.12 deliveries in 12 T20Is against England.
St Lucia Pitch and Weather Report
Conditions have been good for batting at St Lucia. The average first innings score is 187. But, England’s spinners found some grip against West Indies. It will be interesting to see how conditions play during this day game.
A mostly clear and humid day is forecast.
2024 T20 World Cup 45th Match: ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams
Top captaincy/vice-captaincy picks: Phil Salt, Quinton de Kock, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen.
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The stats in this article are from the following sources:
- ESPNcricinfo head-to-head stats.
- Cricmetric.
