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ENG vs SA 2nd T20I Statistical Preview [Source: @englandcricket/X.com]
South Africa is set to face England for the second T20I of the three-match series, where the Proteas side now leads 1-0. The second T20I is set to be played on September 12 at 11:00 PM IST. The live action will take place at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.
South Africa
South Africa bagged a scintillating win against England in the first T20I after a rain-affected affair with a depleted, injury-suffering side. Just ahead of the first T20I, Aiden Markram and Lungi Ngidi were ruled out of the match and the series and now depend on Rabada and Maphaka to fight in the second match of the series alongside a strong batting unit.
England
Harry Brook's side has not been up to the mark with the bat in the first T20I, with only Jos Buttler making a significant contribution. Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook himslef have to step up to showcase the batting strength while Luke Wood and Adil Rashid, alongside Sam Curran, head the bowling department.
ENG vs SA Head To Head Overview
England and South Africa have faced each other 27 times in T20Is. The Proteas have been on the better side of the contest here with 14 wins from all these games, while England has managed 12 wins. Only one game has ended in a no result.
Emirates Old Trafford Manchester Pitch Report
Old Trafford in Manchester is usually a bowler-friendly surface offering quick movements and good bounce to seamers. However, recently, the pitch has been slow and also assisting spinners. Chasing is difficult here, and batting teams need to take it slow before pacing their innings in a T20 game.
England and South Africa's Probable Playing XI
England
Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton. Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
South Africa
Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lizaad Williams
Top Run-Scorers in ENG vs SA T20Is
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Jos Buttler – 523 runs
Jos Buttler has been England’s most prolific scorer in SA vs ENG T20Is, piling up 523 runs in 20 innings at an average of 30.76. His top score of an unbeaten 67 highlights his consistency, while a strike rate of 157.53 makes him a constant threat at the crease. With 43 fours and 27 sixes, Buttler has often taken the game away from South Africa in quick time.
David Miller – 229 runs
David Miller remains a key figure in South Africa’s batting unit against England, collecting 229 runs from 12 innings. Though his highest score is 43, Miller has a strike rate of 144.93, reflecting his aggressive finishing role. With 17 boundaries and 12 sixes, the left-hander has often stepped up during crunch moments to provide late fireworks.
Aiden Markram – 132 runs
Aiden Markram has impressed in limited outings against England, scoring 132 runs in just four innings at a remarkable average of 66.00. His unbeaten 52 stands as his highest, and his strike rate of 171.42 shows his ability to accelerate with ease. With nine fours and six sixes to his name, Markram has proven to be one of South Africa’s most reliable top-order batters in this rivalry.
Top Wicket-Takers In ENG vs SA T20Is
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Lungi Ngidi – 19 wickets
Lungi Ngidi has been South Africa’s most effective bowler against England in T20Is, claiming 19 wickets in just nine innings. His standout spell of 5/39 remains the best by a Proteas bowler in this contest. With an impressive average of 15.68 and a strike rate of 9.7, Ngidi has consistently troubled English batters, though his economy of 9.61 shows he often trades runs for breakthroughs.
Kagiso Rabada – 13 wickets
Kagiso Rabada has delivered key spells for South Africa, picking up 13 wickets from 10 innings against England. His best figures of 3/48 highlight his wicket-taking ability, and though he averages 24.61, his economy rate of 9.01 suggests England have looked to attack him. With a strike rate of 16.3, Rabada remains a genuine threat with the new ball and at the death.
Adil Rashid – 13 wickets
Adil Rashid has been England’s spin weapon in this rivalry, taking 13 wickets across 17 innings. His best of 2/17 underlines his knack for control rather than big hauls. While his average of 36.23 and strike rate of 27.2 show South Africa has handled him well, Rashid’s economy of 7.98 stands out, making him a dependable option to slow the run flow in middle overs.
ENG vs SA Key Stats
England's Key Records
- Jos Buttler has been England’s most reliable batter against South Africa, scoring 523 runs in 20 innings at a strike rate of 157.53. With 3 half-centuries, he shows his consistency at the top.
- Sam Curran has featured in 8 matches against South Africa, picking up 4 wickets from 24 overs. His best figures of 3/28 underline his match-winning ability, though his average of 57.50 and economy rate of 9.58 show he has struggled for consistency.
- Luke Wood made an instant impact in his only appearance against South Africa, taking 2 wickets for 22 runs in 2 overs. With a strike rate of just 6.0 and best figures of 2/22, he showed promise as a wicket-taking option.
- Liam Dawson has played 3 matches in this fixture, bowling 9 overs for just 1 wicket. His best figures of 1/38 came at a respectable economy of 7.66, but with an average of 69.00 and a strike rate of 54.0, wickets have been hard to come by.
- Adil Rashid has been England’s most experienced bowler in this contest, claiming 13 wickets in 17 matches. His best return of 2/17 highlights his control in the middle overs.
- Harry Brook has 53 runs from 2 innings, including a fifty, in ENG–SA T20Is.
- Sam Curran has managed 40 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 133.33 against South Africa.
South Africa's Key Records
- Marco Jansen has exposed Jos Buttler in the first T20I game by dismissing him in his first over.
- Adil Rashid has been a sweet spot for South Africa to get a free hand to launch multiple sixes in the first T20I encounter.
- Aiden Markram boasts 132 runs in 4 innings at a stunning average of 66.00 and strike rate of 171.42.
- Tristan Stubbs hammered 120 runs in 5 innings at a blazing strike rate of 196.72 with one fifty.
- Kagiso Rabada has 13 wickets in 10 innings with best figures of 3/48 and an economy of 9.01.
- Marco Jansen picked 2 wickets in 2 innings with best figures of 2/18 and an economy of 8.16.
- Corbin Bosch impressed on debut with 2/20 in his only match at an average of 10.00.
Records Which Could Be Broken In ENG vs SA 2nd T20I
- Aiden Markram is 74 runs away from completing 1500 T20I runs.
- Phil Salt is 7 runs away from completing 1200 T20I runs.
- Harry Brook is 12 sixes away from completing 50 sixes in T20Is.
- Will Jacks is 100 runs away from completing 500 runs in T20I cricket.
- Harry Brook is 2 matches away from completing his 50 T20I matches.
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