England will face South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match ODI series on Thursday, September 4, at Lord’s in London. In the first game, England were bundled out for a mere 131 runs in 24.3 overs. Jamie Smith made 54 runs off 48 deliveries and was the only batter who made over 20 runs. Adil Rashid was the pick of the bowlers and took three wickets for 26 runs in 3.5 overs.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of England for the 2nd ODI against South Africa-
Top Order:
Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root might be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Smith scored his second half-century in ODIs in the last game and was the highest scorer for the team. Root and Duckett are two of the most successful batters for the English team this year. Root has 681 runs in 10 games this year, while Duckett has scored 481 runs this year.
Middle Order:
Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, and Jacob Bethell will likely be there in the middle order. Brook and Buttler have scored 240 runs and 267 runs in 10 matches, respectively. Bethell has scored 151 runs and taken three wickets in five games this year.
Lower Middle Order:
Will Jacks and Brydon Carse are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Jacks has featured in four ODI matches this year with 95 runs and taken one wicket. Carse has picked up five wickets in six matches this year at an economy of 7.50.
Bowlers:
Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Sonny Baker will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Rashid is among the top five wicket-takers in ODIs this year with 22 wickets in 10 games at an average of 23.36.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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