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It was a game for the ages. We have witnessed one of the best T20s in recent times; a game that meant plenty to both teams, as well as the amazing crowd at Buffalo Park in East London.

It was the bowlers who came out on top in the death overs in a classic T20I first up. Both South Africa and England went big in their opening 10 overs respectively, but when there is a different feeling associated with a T20I (with this being a World Cup year), you felt there was always going to be drama.

Chris Jordan’s excellent death bowling, as well as Jason Roy and Eoin Morgan’s power with the bat, were second best in the end. Lungi Ngidi was the star, conceding five runs in a final over of a game that looked out of South Africa’s reach.

Now, we go back to Durban, the venue of the washed out second ODI. Thankfully, the forecast is good for this clash, and if we get anything like the game we got on Wednesday, we’re in for a real treat.

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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

• Fitting Jason Roy, Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow in the top three meant that Dawid Malan, England’s top run-scorer in New Zealand late last year, was left out.
• But, Roy justified his selection. His average vs South Africa before the last game was below 30 in six games, but his 70 (38) reminded us of the power he possesses.
• Buttler (15) and Bairstow (23) looked threatening, but got out after making starts in East London.
• Quinton de Kock also looked threatening last game. His 31 (15) looked like it could have been plenty more given the way he was striking it. Also, de Kock has 76 runs in Durban T20Is for just one dismissal.
• Temba Bavuma looks to be enjoying the freedom of white-ball cricket. He looked at home as opener, scoring 43 (27) last game, after scoring 232 runs at 38.66 in the 2019 Mzansi Super League.
• David Miller was Player of the Match in the last T20I in Durban, back in 2016 (53* off 35 balls). Miller has a love for this ground across formats, as his ODI record shows: 507 runs, avg. 72.43.
• Rassie van der Dussen could be a very reliable T20 cricketer for South Africa batting at number three. He is yet to play a T20I in Durban, but he has 130 runs on this ground in two ODIs, with one dismissal (80* and 50).
• Eoin Morgan was superb in East London. He now has the most runs of any active player in South Africa-England T20Is (263, avg. 26.30, SR: 139.89).
• Incredibly, Ben Stokes has a high score of just 38 in 24 T20Is (avg. 14.75), and just 11 wickets (avg. 47.27). However, everyone knows what Stokes is capable of, and with a T20 World Cup around the corner, he will be motivated to find his rhythm.
• Chris Jordan will be trusted to bowl at the death again for England. This can bring about wickets. He has taken nine wickets in his past five T20Is.
• Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali, who went at under six an over with a wicket each in East London, could enjoy the typically slower Durban pitch.
• But, the star of the show last game was Lungi Ngidi. His death bowling was superb under pressure, and will be trusted on doing the job again.
• Tabraiz Shamsi was economical but wicketless in East London. But, he was the second-highest wicket taker in the 2019 Mzansi Super League (16).
• Eyes will be on Dale Steyn again after a wicket on his return. Also, eyes will be on Tom Curran and Mark Wood, who were both expensive last game.
• Andile Phehlukwayo often takes wickets for the Proteas. He is coming off two last game.

Stats and Facts

• Head-to-Head: South Africa 9, England 6, NR 1.
• In South Africa, the Proteas lead the head-to-head 5-1.
• England have played two T20Is in Durban (but none vs SA), losing both their games at Kingsmead in the 2007 World T20. South Africa have played seven completed games, winning five of them.

Possible Playing 11

South Africa could stick with the same winning combination as the last game, unless they choose to replace Dwaine Pretorius.

South Africa: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Temba Bavuma, 3. Rassie van der Dussen, 4. Jon-Jon Smuts, 5. David Miller, 6. Andile Phehlukwayo, 7. Dwaine Pretorius, 8. Beuran Hendricks, 9. Dale Steyn, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi

England will likely avoid significant changes, unless they believe Matt Parkinson and/or Saqib Mahmood are due an opportunity. Also, there is the question of whether Joe Denly can be effective in the number five or six spot for England.

England: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Jos Buttler (wk), 3. Jonny Bairstow, 4. Eoin Morgan (c), 5. Ben Stokes, 6. Joe Denly, 7. Moeen Ali, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Tom Curran, 10. Adil Rashid, 11. Mark Wood

Durban Pitch Report and Conditions

Durban has similar characteristics to East London when it comes to the pitch. It is often on the slower side compared to other South African pitches, which can make batting a little more challenging when the ball gets older.

After plenty of rain in Durban in recent times, the forecast looks clear for this one: mostly sunny and humid (29 degrees).

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Match Prediction

It was impossible to predict the result of the first T20I with three balls left. So, making a prediction ahead of this match is equally as difficult as it was last game.

One gets the feeling it will be a tight one again. But, England, who bounced back well in the ODIs, could do so again; England to turn the corner and win another close match.

Thanks for reading!

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