SA vs ENG 1st ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
South Africa take on England in the opening game of a three-match ODI series in Bloemfontein on Friday afternoon. This match is part of the World Cup Super League which acts as the qualification route to the World Cup in India later this year. England have already qualified but South Africa have not. Read on as we preview this match. This day-night game gets underway at the Manguang Oval at 13:00 local time.
South Africa forfeited their recent ODI series in Australia in order to make room for their new T20 tournament. They are out of practice in this format and are up against a very strong England side.
England lost their last three ODIs but they will be ready for this game in Bloemfontein. In an ODI World Cup year, expect England to prioritise this format as they look to defend their title.
South Africa vs England 1st ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on Sony Sports, Sky Cricket and Super Sport
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sky Go and Sony Liv.
SA vs ENG Match Toss Prediction
Although the last ODI at this venue was won by the team batting first, the previous six were won by the team batting second. We predict that both sides will want to field first.
SA vs ENG, Mangaung Oval Pitch Report
There will be good pace in this wicket and a par score will be over 370. Spinners and quick bowlers have all had success on this pitch in ODIs previously.
Bloemfontein Weather Report
It will be a very warm afternoon in Bloemfontein with the temperature tailing off from a high of 30 degrees to the low 20s by the conclusion of the game.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for South Africa vs England 1st ODI Match 2023
South Africa Team News & Playing 11
SA Team News
After failing to reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup last year, South Africa’s attention now switches to the longer format of the white ball game ahead of the World Cup in India later this year. The hosts have a fully fit squad to select from.
SA Key Players
- Quinton de Kock- the left-handed keeper-batter is a destructive player across all white ball formats. He averaged 45.57 with over 5800 ODI runs.
- Rassie van der Dussen- the middle order batter has flourished in this format since making his debut in January 2019. He has hit three ODI centuries including one against England last summer.
- Anrich Nortje- the right-arm fast bowler has been in strong form in the SA20 series. He is South Africa’s most reliable bowler across all formats.
SA Team Form
South Africa lost their last two ODIs to India and have won only one of their last five in this format.
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South Africa Predicted Playing 11
Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje
England Team News & Playing 11
ENG Team News
With a squad of only 14 players, we expect them all to get at least one appearance across this series. However, it is less than 10 months before England attempt to defend their World Cup and they will want to pick their best team throughout this series. Jofra Archer will make his first England appearance since March 2021.
ENG Key Players
- Dawid Malan- the 35 year old looks unlikely to play Test cricket for England again but is a very important part of both white ball sides. He made two ODI centuries in 2022.
- Jos Buttler- the skipper and keeper-batter has the respect of all of his team-mates after over a decade of representing his country. He was the leading run scorer in the SA20 ahead of this series.
- Jofra Archer- the right arm fast bowler has an excellent record for England in this format. He enjoys the pace and bounce in these wickets in South Africa.
ENG Team Form
England were beaten easily in each of their last three ODIs, all against Australia in November.
England Predicted Playing 11
Jason Roy, Phil Salt, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Reece Topley, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
South Africa vs England Head to Head
England trail the head to head 29-31 in this format but won the last completed match between the sides by 118 runs. The last series between the two ended 1-1 in England last summer.
SA vs ENG Head to Head Stats in ODI
|
Matches Played |
SA Won |
ENG Won |
Tie |
No Result |
Overall |
66 |
31 |
29 |
1 |
5 |
Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
South Africa vs England Betting Odds
Although the last series between the sides ended 1-1, the bookies have England as strong favourites to go 1-0 up in this series.
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Who will win South Africa vs England 1st ODI Match?
Both teams have excellent players with both bat and ball but England have the self-belief built up from seven years of playing ODI cricket in this attacking manner and as the current World Champions.
🏆 South Africa vs England Prediction
With the pace bowling attacks on both sides, this should be a very entertaining game for fans at the ground and viewers watching on TV. There is also plenty of attacking batting talent on show and we could well be in for a high scoring contest. Our prediction is for England’s middle order to outscore South Africa and for England to go 1-0 up in the series.
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