Who will win South Africa vs England, 4th Test 2020?
England are looking to seal a test series win against South Africa when they take their 2-1 lead into the fourth and final test in Johannesburg. The match, at the Wanderers, takes place between January 24 and January 28 and is scheduled to start at 10:00 every day.
England have come from behind to lead the series 2-1, dominating in Port Elizabeth as Ollie Pope and Ben Stokes hit centuries to lay the foundations for an innings win in England’s 500th overseas test.
South Africa, as a result, have lost five of their last six test matches and have plenty to prove in this final game of the series as a result of their batting falling so short so far. They will have to do without paceman Kagiso Rabada, however – suspended after being handed a demerit point for his passionate celebration of Joe Root’s wicket in the last test.
SA vs ENG, 4th Test 2020: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sky Sports, SuperSport, Sony Six, Fox Sports, ATN Cricket Plus, Willow TV, Astro Cricket HD, OSN Sports Cricket, Star Cricket
Live streaming: SonyLIV, Sky Go, Now TV, SuperSport Live, Willow TV Online
SA vs ENG Toss Prediction
England have won the toss in all three matches so far, so South Africa are due this one and could look to bat first at the Wanderers.
SA vs ENG Weather Report
There is a small threat of rain throughout the week, more so on the last day, but there should be plenty of play in warm, sunny conditions in Johannesburg throughout the five days.
SA vs ENG Pitch Condition
The Wanderers is a batting haven, with a hard, fast track.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for South Africa vs England, 4th Test 2020...
South Africa Team News & Playing 11
SA Team News
Kagiso Rabada is suspended for the fourth test after receiving another demerit point for his celebration of Joe Root’s wicket last time out. South Africa are already without Aiden Markram, who fractured his finger in the first test. Beuran Hendricks and Andile Phehlukwayo are among the options to replace him after linking back up with the squad, while Temba Bavuma has made his case for a batting place after hitting 180 for Highveld Lions in his most recent first-class innings.
SA Key Players
Quinton de Kock: The wicket-keeper-batsman has scored three half-centuries in the series so far, including his 95 in the first innings of the first test, and may feel he still has a point to prove after his wild shot sparked a batting collapse in the second test.
Faf du Plessis: Replaced as ODI captain, Du Plessis remains the test captain and needs to lead from the front after failing to make his mark with the bat in this tournament. He still averages 40.23 in test cricket after nine centuries and 21 half-centuries in 110 innings.
Vernon Philander: Ripped through the England batting in the opening test and without Kagiso Rabada, South Africa need the all-rounder to fire again as he bids to add to his 222 test wickets.
SA Team Form
After three crushing defeats in India to start their inaugural ICC World Test Championship campaign, South Africa’s two defeats in this series mean they have now lost five of their last six tests. Scores of 223, 248, 209 and 237 in their last four innings have simply not been up to standard and England have taken advantage. Despite looking so convincing in the opening game, winning by 107 runs, South Africa have lost by 189 runs and an innings and 53 runs in the two matches since.
South Africa Predicted Playing 11
Dean Elgar, Pieter Malan, Faf du Plessis, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Quinton de Kock, Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Beuran Hendricks, Dane Paterson
England Team News & Playing 11
ENG Team News
Jofra Archer could be in line for a return for England, which raises the tantalising prospect of him bowling in tandem with Mark Wood for the first time in test cricket. England’s fast-bowling duo bowled together at the World Cup, but Archer has missed the last two test with an elbow injury. He looks fit to step back in but the question mark is over Wood, who may not be risked for back-to-back tests. James Anderson and Rory Burns are definitely out.
ENG Key Players
Ben Stokes: Fulfilling his potential as one of the world’s finest multi-format cricketers, he scored his ninth test century last time out and he now has 288 runs and six wickets in the series. He passed 4,000 test runs last time out and he maintains a perfect all-rounder’s ratio with his test averages.
Ollie Pope: Starred with the bat last time out to announce his potential for England, hitting his maiden test century (135*) to follow-up his unbeaten half-century in the previous test.
Stuart Broad: Leads England’s wicket-taking charts, though only he and Sam Curran have bowled in every innings so far. Nevertheless, he has 12 wickets at an average of 18.25 and has now moved to 483 wickets in test cricket.
ENG Team Form
England lost against New Zealand in their mini-series before this one, and lost the opening test too as their poor away form continued. That changed with victory in the second test, however – Dom Sibley’s second-innings century turning the game on its head before Quinton de Kock’s poor shot sparked a batting collapse in which Ben Stokes took three wickets and England sealed a 189-run win.
Stokes then hit 120 and shared a 203-run partnership with Ollie Pope (135*) as England posted 499/9 declared last time out. In reply, Dom Bess’ maiden test five-wicket haul helped bowl South Africa out for 209 in the first innings, and Joe Root was the surprise bowling hero with four wickets as they dismissed the Proteas for 237 following-on; England won by an innings and 53 runs.
England Predicted Playing 11
Zak Crawley, Dominic Sibley, Joe Denly, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Dom Bess, Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad
South Africa vs England Head to Head
South Africa and England have now met in 152 test matches since 1889, with England winning 63 of them and South Africa 34. England won 3-1 at home when these teams last met in a test series and a win in this game will mean the same result away. They have already guaranteed they will retain the Basil d’Oliveira Trophy after coming from behind to lead this series 2-1, with Ben Stokes – so often their star man over the last 12 months – once again leading the way.
SA vs ENG Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
SA Won |
ENG Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 152 |
34 |
63 |
0 |
55 |
South Africa vs England Betting Odds
England are now big odds-on favourites to wrap this series up with a win.
SA Bet365 Odds
- SA to Win the Match: South Africa are 4.00 outsiders to beat England in this fourth and final test with Bet365. Even the draw is only 3.75.
- SA Top Batsman (first innings): Faf du Plessis is 4.33 favourite with Bet365 to be South Africa’s top first-innings batsman – a price based on reputation not form. Dean Elgar is 4.50, while Quinton de Kock is 5.00 and has at least showed a little form. Temba Bavuma could be in line for a recall, and he is 6.00.
- SA Top Bowler (first innings): Without Kagiso Rabada, Vernon Philander is 3.50 favourite to be South Africa’s top team bowler with Bet365 and Keshav Maharaj and Anrich Nortje are both 4.00. Beuran Hendricks could be called in to replace Rabada, and the left-hander is 5.00.
ENG Bet365 Odds
- ENG to Win the Match: England are 1.83 favourites to beat South Africa with Bet365.
- ENG Top Batsman (first innings): Joe Root is 3.50 to be England’s top first innings batsman with Bet365. There have been three centurions on this tour, meanwhile, and they are Dom Sibley – 5.50 with Bet365 – Ben Stokes, who can be backed at 6.00, and in-form Ollie Pope, who is 7.50 with Bet365.
- ENG Top Bowler (first innings): Jofra Archer is 3.75 to be England’s top first innings bowler as he pushes for a recall, while Stuart Broad is 4.33, as is Mark Wood. Sam Curran and Dom Bess are both listed at 5.00 with Bet365.
SA Betway Odds
- SA to Win the Match: South Africa are 4.00 to win the fourth test with Betway too, and the draw is again 3.75.
- SA Top Batsman (first innings): Faf du Plessis is 4.33 to be South Africa’s top first innings batsman with Betway, while Dean Elgar is 4.50. Pieter Malan is 5.00 alongside him at the top of the order, while Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma can both be backed at 5.50.
- SA Top Bowler (first innings): Vernon Philander is now 3.50 to be South Africa’s top team bowler with Betway and Keshav Maharaj is 3.75. Anrich Nortje is 4.33 and Beuran Hendricks can be backed at 5.00.
ENG Betway Odds
- ENG to Win the Match: England are as low as 1.72 to win the fourth test with Betway.
- ENG Top Batsman (first innings): Joe Root is listed as 3.75 favourite with Betway to be England’s top first-innings batsman, with Ben Stokes the second favourite at 4.50. Dom Sibley is 5.50 and Ollie Pope, the hero of the third test, is 6.50.
- ENG Top Bowler (first innings): Jofra Archer and Stuart Broad are both 3.50 to be England’s top team bowler in the fourth test, while Mark Wood is 3.75. Dom Bess can be backed at 4.50 with Betway, as can Sam Curran.
🏆 South Africa vs England Prediction
England have come from behind to take a series lead and they have the ability in this young squad to close out a series win now – as well as claiming 30 more ICC World Test Championship points.
Jan 24 - Jan 27, 2020
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT
Wanderers Stadium - Johannesburg, South Africa
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