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World Cup 2023: England vs South Africa, Game 20 – Dafanews Match Preview

The defending champions England will be up against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai in the 20th game of the ongoing World Cup on Saturday. England and South Africa suffered losses against Afghanistan and Netherlands in their respective previous games and they will aim to bounce back strongly.

We look at the current form, head-to-head, players to look out for, and squads of both teams in our match preview.

Current form for South Africa: L W W W W

After comprehensively winning their two matches, the Proteas were stunned by the Dutch by 38 runs. The bowling at the fag end of the innings was a concern whereas they looked under pressure after losing Quinton de Kock early. They have a potent batting unit and they need to deliver for the team.

Current form for England: L W L NR

England was also stunned by Afghanistan in their last game and they need to revive their World Cup campaign. The Jos Buttler-led team has their issues against the spinners and they will be delighted to reach Mumbai, which is expected to produce a good batting track.

Head to Head: Matches: 69, Won by South Africa: 33, Won by England: 30, NR: 5, Tied: 1.

South Africa slightly holds the advantage against England in the H2H battle.

Players to look out for: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Temba Bavuma, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Keshav Maharaj will be important players for the Proteas.

Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Adil Rashid will hold the key.

England squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.

South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams.

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