World Cup 2023 | ENG vs SA, Match 20 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
Aiden Markram will be a key player for South Africa against England (Source: AP Photos)
England (ENG) will lock horns with South Africa (SA) in the 20th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The game will be played at the Wankhede Stadium on 21st October 2023 at 2:00 PM IST. It promises to be a cracking contest as there are plenty of quality players in both teams. There are plenty of good options for C/VC in fantasy cricket but we will help you with the top ones in this to help you win big.
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ENG vs SA, Match 20: Pitch Report
It will be a belter of a wicket at Wankhede for this game. Runs will flow at this wicket and the batters will enjoy their time on the crease. There will be good bounce and the ball will come onto the bat nicely. The pacers will get some movement with the new ball, especially in the second innings and they can toruble the batters in the first power play. The spinners may get some assistance in the first innings. A very high scoring game is expected and teams will prefer chasing.
ENG vs SA, Match 20: Toss Factor
Dew will be a factor in this game and teams will prefer chasing. Batting will get easier as the game progresses and both teams will look to exploit that in this game.
Scenario: England Wins the Toss
England is expected to bowl first if they win the toss. The likes of Reece Topley, Joe Root, Aiden Markram & Heinrich Klaasen will be the top captain or vice-captain choices in this case. Dawid Malan and Mark Wood will be good differential picks as well.
Scenario: South Africa Wins the Toss
South Africa will also bowl first if they win the toss. Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Marco Jansen & Kagiso Rabada will be excellent C/VC picks. Harry Brook will be an excellent differential pick in this case.
ENG vs SA, Match 20: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
If England Bats First
Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram is a key batter for the Proteas. He scored a brilliant century in the first game and followed it with a fifty. Markram may roll his arm over if required. He will enjoy the conditions at Wankhede and can score big in this game.
Joe Root
Joe Root will bat at number 3 and is in good form as well. Batting will become easier as the game progresses and Root can score big in this game if he gets going. He has been bowling a few overs and can be a good match-up against Quinton de Kock. Root is amongst the best in world cricket and will be a good captain choice.
If South Africa Bats First
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock has 229 runs in 3 games including two centuries. He loves batting against England and will be eyeing another big score in this game. The ball won't move much in the first innings and with the conditions being helpful for batting, De Kock can score big and fetch plenty of points. He will give points from catches and stumpings as well. Quinton de Kock will be an excellent C/VC option.
Jos Buttler
The new ball may move a bit in the second innings and the Protea pacers are in excellent form. England may lose a few wickets early and England will depend heavily on Jos Buttler in this case. Buttler has an excellent record against the Proteas and at the Wankhede Stadium. He will fetch points from wicket-keeping as well. Buttler will be a good C/VC pick in this match.
ENG vs SA, Match 20: High Risk, High Reward Choice
Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen is amongst the most in-form batters in world cricket. He has been in exceptional form lately. Klaasen will bat at number 5 for the Proteas and he can take down any bowling attack on his day. He hits sixes for fun and will love batting at the Wankhede Stadium. He will be our high risk, high reward captain or vice-captain pick for this game in fantasy cricket.
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