SA vs ENG 1st T20 - Betting Tips and Predictions

England will step into the T20 series with a bit of uncertainty, given their sudden decline in the recently concluded ODI series. The probable winners of the series ended up being on the losing side and this will haunt them the most. However, the visitors could draw some confidence with their warm-up T20 victory over the hosts. Alex Hales shined for England yet again with the bat in the 5th ODI, but his brilliant hundred went in vain. The player of the series is definitely the one to be considered for wagering money on. Joe Root has also been batting well against South Africa and he can be equally destructive in the shortest format as well.
The absence of Stuart Broad who finished with economical bowling figures in the final ODI will certainly hurt England. Reece Topley bagged 10 wickets to become the leading wicket-taker of the series. He has been bowling well consistently which makes him a good choice for wagering money. Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes are two other English bowlers to watch out for in the first T20 match. 
 

Final Prediction

South Africa have just one defeat against their name in the last seven T20 internationals they have played. They have an excellent record at home and are going into the series with 3 consecutive ODI wins. Clearly, the momentum is with them and experts are placing high betting odds on the home team for the first game. England, on the other hand, have won five back-to-back T20 matches and are by no means less than their opponents. But it seems that the 2-month long tour of the Rainbow Nation has started to take some toll on the English players. South Africa, thus, are positioned slightly ahead as far as betting odds are concerned.

Betting odds for South Africa vs England 1st T20 International:
SA - 1.82 ; ENG - 2.2