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ENG vs SA Match Details

Match: England vs South Africa, 2nd Test | South Africa Tour of England

Date: Thursday, 25 August 2022

Time: 15:30 (GMT+5.5) / 16:00 (GMT+6)

Format: Test

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

ENG vs SA Preview

The first Test was won by South Africa by an innings and 12 runs, giving them a 1-0 series lead over the other two tests.
Kagiso Rabada (7 wickets) prevented England from bowling 50 overs in each of their two innings.
England has 3 victories in the last 5 tests between these two teams.

The second of three Test matches, which South Africa won by more than an innings over England at Lord’s in just three days, will start on Thursday morning at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. In the first game, South Africa’s bowlers received a lot of praise when they knocked out England twice in 82.4 overs. At 11:00 local time in Manchester, this game begins.

After the humiliating loss at Lord’s, England won’t alter their strategy, but their confidence will undoubtedly be shaken. In this game, England will need to get off to a strong start.

In their last six Test matches, South Africa has triumphed over India, Bangladesh, New Zealand, and England. They also boast a bowling assault that can trouble England in Manchester.

ENG vs SA Weather Report

It was initially humid when the game began, but Day 1’s high will reach 21 degrees. There is a good probability that the entire game won’t be delayed by rain.

ENG vs SA Match Toss Prediction

At Lord’s, both captains desired to take the field first, and once more, the weather will be taken into consideration. We anticipate that both sides will want to bat first here because the weather shouldn’t be as cloudy as it was on Day 1 at Lord’s.

ENG vs SA Pitch Report

The field has produced several high-scoring games this season and will continue to do so as play continues. During the first two sessions, speed bowlers are likely to claim the majority of wickets.

England Team News & Probable Playing XIs

One loss in three days at Lord’s was enough to throw England’s supporters and media into a tailspin, with the overwhelming majority demanding that Zak Crawley be benched for this contest. The England management has hinted, though, that Crawley would be supported in this match and the final Test of the series.

Recent form – L W W W W

England’s Probable XI

Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Alex Lees, Joe Root, Stuart Broad, Jonny Bairstow, Ollie Robinson, Jack Lees, and James Anderson.

South Africa Team News & Probable Playing XIs

Before the First Test at Lord’s, the visitors took control of the match against England from the moment they won the toss and decided to bowl first. We anticipate South Africa to remain unaltered, however, there may be some disagreement over whether to field two spinners.

Recent form – W W W W L

South Africa’s Probable XI

Dean Elgar (c), Kyle Verreyne (wk), Sarel Erwee, Rassie van der Dussen, Keegan Petersen, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, and Keshav Maharaj.

ENG vs SA Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)

Team	Won	Lost
England	3	2
South Africa	2	3

ENG vs SA – 2nd Test, Dream 11

Wicket-keeper

Jonny Bairstow

Batters

Sarel Erwee
Ollie Pope (c)
Dean Elgar

All-Rounders

Keshav Maharaj
Joe Root
Ben Stokes

Bowlers

Stuart Broad
Marco Jansen (vc)
Kagiso Rabada
Anrich Nortje

ENG vs SA Prediction

Winning the toss

England

Top batsman

England – Jonny Bairstow
South Africa – Dean Elgar

Top bowler

England – James Anderson
South Africa – Kagiso Rabada

Most sixes

England – Ben Stokes
South Africa – Aiden Markram

Player of the Match

England – Ben Stokes

Team Scores Batting First

England – 330+
South Africa – 300+

England is the favorite to win this match.

It could be asking a lot for South Africa to match their performance from Lord’s, where they were at the peak of their game. Press coverage of England won’t be negative, and we anticipate McCullum ill to continue to support his players. Overall, we anticipate a competitive game with England taking the lead.