Harry Brook’s England faces a must-win situation as they prepare to take the field against South Africa in their second T20I of the three-match series on Friday at Old Trafford in Manchester.
After a rain cut short the T20I of the series at Sofia Gardens in Cardiff, where the home team England lost the match by 14 runs via the DLS method on Wednesday. Harry Brook’s men will look to regroup and level the series 1-1 on Friday.
England vs South Africa pitch report
The pitch at Old Trafford (Manchester), which is supposed to serve as the venue for the second T20I between England and South Africa, is generally considered to be a high-scoring pitch that also offers some advantage to pacers over spinners.
Pace bowlers who can vary their pace with slower deliveries and cutters are expected to find much success here. While traditionally chasing sides have held the upper hand at Old Trafford, under these wet and humid conditions in Manchester, it could still be anybody’s game.
While much can’t be read into the outcome of the previous game due to the unusually wet conditions in Cardiff, England must gear up to produce a stronger game if they want to sustain their odds of winning the T20I series. One of the team’s star pacers, Jofra Archer, who was rested in the previous game, is also expected to make a comeback into the lineup for the second T20I.
When and where to watch England vs South Africa 2nd T20I in India?
The 2nd T20I between England and South Africa will be broadcast live on sports channels affiliated with the Sony Sports Network. Fans in India can catch the livestream of the game on the SonyLiv app and website. The match will start tonight at 11 pm (IST).
England vs South Africa Squads
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook(c), Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Jamie Smith, Rehan Ahmed
South Africa: Aiden Markram(c), Ryan Rickelton(w), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Kagiso Rabada, Senuran Muthusamy