2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Match 20 Preview: Key Players, Flash Strategy, Pitch and Prizes to be won.
Date: 21st October, 2023
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 2:30 PM IST/ 8:30 AM UTC
Key Players
ENG
Batters – Jonny Bairstow, Jost Buttler
Bowlers – Chris Woakes, Reece Topley
All-Rounders – Sam Curran, Ben Stokes
SAF
Batters – Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram
Bowlers – Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
All-Rounders – Marco Jansen, Andile Phehlukwayo
ENG vs SAF: Pitch Report
The ENG vs SAF clash at the Wankhede Stadium promises a run fest, given the pitch’s reputation of being a batting paradise. The short boundaries of the stadium further augment the opportunity for batters to pile up massive scores, making it relatively straightforward to send the ball sailing over the ropes. Historically, the Wankhede wicket offers initial assistance to fast bowlers but tends to become a hunting ground for spinners as the game advances. A look at the stats reveals a neck-and-neck race between teams batting first and those chasing. Out of 23 ODIs hosted at this iconic venue, 11 have been won by the team setting the target, while 12 victories have been secured by the chasing sides. The average score for the first innings hovers around the 245-run mark. A peculiar yet crucial factor that could potentially influence the captains’ decision at the toss is the discernible improvement in batting conditions under the gleam of the floodlights. It's a nuance that might tempt both England and South Africa to opt to field first.
ENG vs SAF: Head-To-Head ODI Record
In the 69 ODI encounters between England and South Africa to date, the contest has been neck and neck. South Africa has a slender lead with 33 victories, while England has triumphed 30 times. One match concluded in a tie, and five games couldn't produce a result. When zeroing in on their World Cup face-offs, the tally stands at seven. England has the upper hand with four wins, compared to South Africa's three. Notably, during the last World Cup, England outclassed South Africa with a convincing 104-run margin.
Flash Strategy
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In terms of the bowlers, $1 options include Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley, Gerald Coetzee, Lizaad Williams, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi’s flash collectibles while Adil Rashid and Kagiso Rabada’s flash collectibles are available at $2.
Good options are on offer for the All-Rounder slot as well including Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, David Willey, Marco Jansen, and Andile Phehlukwayo as $1 options while Moeen Ali is available as $2 flash collectible option and Ben Stokes’ flash collectible is available at $3.
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