England Faces South Africa in T20 World Cup Super Eight Showdown

England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to field against South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match. England, leading the points table, faces second-placed South Africa. England retained their team lineup, while South Africa introduced Ottneil Baartman.


PTI | Grosislet | Updated: 21-06-2024 19:39 IST | Created: 21-06-2024 19:39 IST
England Faces South Africa in T20 World Cup Super Eight Showdown
Jos Buttler

In a pivotal clash in the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2, England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to field against South Africa on Friday.

Heading into the match, defending champions England sit atop the Group 2 points table after dismantling co-hosts West Indies by eight wickets in their previous encounter. Meanwhile, South Africa, coming off an 18-run victory against the USA in a high-scoring thriller, are positioned second.

For this crucial encounter, England fielded an unchanged team. In contrast, South Africa made a tactical change by including Ottneil Baartman in place of Tabraiz Shamsi.

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