Cricket News: England VS South Africa 1st T20-Match Preview

Jos Buttler-led team will like to forget about their recent T20 series loss to India and turn their luck around with a victory.

Buttler and company will be preoccupied with their batting issues. The Three Lions will try to enter the field and make a few rapid dashes. Buttler will be under pressure to take the initiative and get his team off to a strong start.

In Temba Bavuma's absence, David Miller will serve as South Africa's team captain. The team will be looking to build on some strong showings in the first T20 and give it their all to win the match. Quinton de Kock, who almost missed reaching his century in the most recent game, may be the player to watch out for.

The rain had interfered with the final T20I between South Africa and India in June and the final of the three ODIs against England. The Proteas, tied in both competitions before the final was called off, will be attempting to win the T20 series.

They will benefit from Kagiso Rabada's inclusion in the team. The initial matchup with England might also include Rilee Rossouw and Gerald Coetzee.

England VS South Africa 1st T20-Pitch Report

High-scoring games are usually at the Bristol County Ground because of the pitch's favourable batting conditions. As the game goes on, the rise even gets better. To keep the batters at bay, the bowlers must use their variety.

Being a reliable bowler in Bristol County Ground could make it simple for the hitters to score. Winning the toss and choosing to bowl first is preferable since chasing here becomes simple.

Possible Playing XIs:

England: Jos Buttler (captain), Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jason Roy, Reece Topley, Dawid Malan

South Africa: David Miller (captain), Quinton de Kock, Rassie Van der Russen, Aiden Markram, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Heinrich Klaasen, Rilee Rossouw, Gerald Cotzee