The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is all set for Match 20 between England and South Africa, which will take place on Saturday, October 21 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. England is led by Jos Buttler, while South Africa is captained by Temba Bavuma.
As of now, 69 ODI matches have been played between England and South Africa, in which England has won 30 matches while South Africa has won 33 matches. The England team is currently ranked sixth, while the South Africa team is ranked third in the ICC ODI rankings.
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Here are top five players to watch out during England vs South Africa, 20th Match ICC ODI World Cup 2023:
1) Joe Root
Joe Root is displaying peak form in the ongoing ODI World Cup. Despite England’s loss to New Zealand in their tournament opener, Root’s contributions stood out with a well-crafted 77 off 86 balls. In their recent victory against Bangladesh, Root shone with 82 runs from 68 balls, proving his adaptability against spin or pace.
2) Kagiso Rabada
South Africa’s premier fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, has been in splendid form during the 2023 World Cup. He put on a fiery performance against Sri Lanka with a 2/50 figure, and his brilliance continued against Australia, securing a remarkable 3/33.
3) Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram has been a standout performer for South Africa in the World Cup. He made history with the fastest century in men’s World Cup history against Sri Lanka, reaching the milestone in just 49 balls. Markram also contributed 56 runs from 44 balls in their win over Australia, showcasing remarkable consistency.
4) Jos Buttler
England’s captain, Jos Buttler, may not have taken center stage in the World Cup yet, but his name is not one to dismiss. He has the ability to change the course of a game at any moment. In the tournament opener, Buttler scored 43 runs from 42 balls and remains a significant threat.
5) Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock, the South African batsman, made a roaring start to the World Cup with consecutive match-winning centuries against Sri Lanka and Australia. Although he missed out on a substantial score in a match against the Netherlands, Quinton is expected to seize more opportunities to shine in Mumbai.
