In Match 20 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, South Africa handed England their biggest defeat in ODI history at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, October 21. Chasing the target of 400, the English were reduced to 100-8 before Gus Atkinson and Mark Wood added 70 for the ninth wicket. With Atkoinson's wicket, England's innings ended at 170/9 as Reece Topley decided not to bat. Wood top scored with an unbeaten 43 while Gerald Coetzee was the pick of the bowlers for the Proteas, finishing with figures of 3/35.
Earlier in the first innings, South Africa scored 399/7 in 50 overs as Heinrich Klaasen hit 61-ball 100. Marco Jansen's 42-ball 75 and fifties from Rassie van der Dussen and Reeza Hendricks were the key contributors. For England, Topley picked 3/88 in his 8.5 overs.
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and asked South Africa to bat first. After facing defeat from Afghanistan, the Three Lions have made three changes in their Playing 11, bringing Ben Stokes, David Willey and Gus Atkinson in. Meanwhile, South Africa have to make a forced change. Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is ill thus missing the game. Aiden Markram is leading South Africa today.
England vs South Africa playing 11
England Playing 11
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(w/c), David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
England vs South Africa head-to-head
England and South Africa have come up against each other in 69 ODIs. The match-up has been even stevens with the Proteas winning 33 and the English 30 matches. There has been one tied match and five matches have had no result. In the ODI World Cups, England have won four matches while the South African side have had three wins in seven matches.
Total matches played: 69
England won: 30
South Africa won: 33
No result: 05
Tied- 01
England Squad for ODI World Cup
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(w/c), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Ben Stokes, David Willey, Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson
South Africa Squad for World Cup
Temba Bavuma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Reeza Hendricks, Lizaad Williams
England vs South Africa ODI World Cup: Match time, telecast and streaming details
When will the England vs South Africa World Cup match take place?
The England vs South Africa World Cup match will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
What is the venue of the ENG vs SA World Cup match?
The England vs South Africa World Cup match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
When will the England vs South Africa World Cup match live toss take place as per Indian Standard Time (IST)?
England vs South Africa live toss for the World Cup match will take place at 01:30 PM IST.
What is the match timing of the England vs South Africa World Cup match according to Indian Standard Time?
The World Cup match between England and South Africa will begin at 2:00 PM IST.
Which TV channels will live telecast the England vs South Africa World Cup match?
Star Sports will live broadcast the England vs South Africa World Cup match in India.
How to watch the live streaming of the ENG vs SA World Cup match in India for free?
Hotstar will live stream the England vs South Africa World Cup match in India for free.
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