Jos Buttler was on cloud nine after winning some ODI and T20I games against South Africa. However, the second game of the 3-T20I series served as a reality check of all that is still wrong with his unit. Buttler himself has been unable to perform much since he was appointed the white-ball captain of the Three Lions some days earlier. Neither has he been able to secure a series win at home.
These factors would be weighing in on his mind when he takes to the field in the decider against the Proteas on Sunday, 31 July. The match will be played at Southampton’s Rose Bowl from 7 pm IST.
England were on top of their game in the first T20I encounter. Barely 24 hours later, it was a different story. The hosts were unable to perform well with wither the bat or the ball. Their fielding was also subpar. Due to their lacklustre performance, South Africa was able to reach 207/3 in 20 overs.
England need to ensure that their batters fire up. Right now, they are relying too much on Jason Roy and Moeen Ali. Buttler himself needs to score some runs.
As for South Africa, their opening pair clicked well in the last fixture. They need to maintain their momentum and concentrate on limiting England to a low score.
England vs South Africa 3rd T20 International Telecast and Live Streaming:
The England vs South Africa 3rd T20I will be live streamed on the Sony LIV website and app. The encounter will be telecast on Sony Sports Network.
England vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction:
Captain: Reeza Hendricks
Vice-captain: Moeen Ali
Suggested Playing XI for England vs South Africa 3rd T20 Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Batsmen: Jonny Bairstow, Reeza Hendricks, Rilee Rossouw
Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock
All-rounders: Chris Jordan, Moeen Ali, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Phehlukwayo
Bowlers: Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi, Reece Topley
Predicted Playing XIs:
England: Jos Buttler (captain), Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Richard Gleeson, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley
South Africa: David Miller (captain), Quinton de Kock, Tristan Stubbs, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Reeza Hendricks, Keshav Maharaj, Heinrich Klaasen, Rilee Rossouw, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
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