ENG vs SA: Ben Stokes Returns, Surprise Package Drafted In As ENG Set To Bowl
Stokes return for the South Africa game [AP Photo]
Two teams, who had a surprising loss in their last match will collide against each other. It's the crucial battle between England and South Africa, as both the sides will be eager to get the crucial two points.
There is some good news for England, with Ben Stokes making a return to the England side. The England's Test skipper had a hip injury which ruled him out of the first three matches. Also, there is no Temba Bavuma for South Africa today.
The Proteas skipper is ill and has been ruled out of the contest. Aiden Markram will lead the South African team in his absence.
Toss updates
England won the toss and Jos Buttler elected to bowl first.
Surprisingly, England have made three changes to their lineup. After a shock defeat at the hands of Afghanistan, England have decided to draft in Ben Stokes, and have also called up the surprise package in Gus Atkinson. Moreover, David Willey also gets a nod.
For the defending champions, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and Chris Woakes misses out.
Talking about South Africa, they started the tournament on a positive note, but a defeat against The Netherlands has dented their confidence. Markram confirms that Reeza Hendricks has replaced Bavuma in the playing XI.
Playing XIs
England Playing XI: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c and wk), David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley
South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada
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