England vs South Africa Predictions - Salt to smash Proteas in series decider
England and South Africa head into a T20I series decider with the momentum firmly on England’s side after a historic 2nd match victory. Phil Salt and Jos Buttler delivered standout performances with the bat, propelling England to a record 304/2. England’s bowling, led by Jofra Archer, dismantled South Africa’s lineup, showing both their batting and bowling strengths. South Africa faces the challenge of rebounding quickly, with Aiden Markram their likely key batter. The article backs England to win, with Salt and Buttler leading the charge.
- Phil Salt hit eight sixes in his 141* against South Africa in the 2nd T20I.
- Aiden Markram top-scored for South Africa with 41 off 20 balls.
- Can England beat South Africa to complete a 2-1 series triumph?
Phil Salt destroyed the Proteas in the 2nd T20I.
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England vs South Africa Predictions
England had such an emphatic win in the 2nd T20I that they have the momentum and are backed to secure the series. The South African side has plenty of talent, but their poor performance is unlikely to be sorted out in time for Sunday’s decider.
- England’s Phil Salt scored his 141 against South Africa off just 60 balls (S/R 235.00).
- England’s Jos Buttler hit seven sixes in his 30-ball 80 against South Africa.
- South Africa’s Aiden Markram has scored 86, 49, 28 & 41 in his last 5 innings.
- South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs has scored 58 & 23 in his last 4 innings.
Head-to-Head
England have won one and lost four of their last five T20Is against South Africa.
England Form
England levelled the three-match series at 1-1 after beating South Africa by a record margin in the 2nd T20I.
England smashed a record 304/2 off their 20 overs. Phil Salt (141* off 60) and Jos Buttler (83 off 30) were the destroyers-in-chief.
England bowled superbly to blow the Proteas out for 158 with 23 balls to spare. Jofra Archer (3/25, econ 8.33) was again England’s star with the ball as he terrorised the visitor’ top-order.
England Team News
England were sensational in the second T20I and are unlikely to change their line-up for the decider.
South Africa Form
South Africa failed to secure the series in the 2nd T20I, having claimed the first match in a rain-reduced sprint.
England destroyed the Proteas attack in posting 304/2 off their 20 overs. Bjorn Fortuin (2/52) was the only Proteas batter to pick up any wickets, while Kwena Maphaka (0/41, econ 10.25) was the most economical of the Proteas bowlers.
South Africa were rolled for 158 off 16.1 overs. Aiden Markram (41 off 20) was the only Protea to pass 23.
South Africa Team News
The Proteas will be deflated after the hammering they took in the 2nd T20I. There doesn't look like they have anyone on the bench who can make a difference, so they will be relying on winning the toss and pulling off a first-class performance to end their short tour on a high.
Verdict
I am backing England to win. I am also backing Phil Salt to top score for England, while Jos Buttler could be the match’s leading six-hitter.
Aiden Markram is a good bet to top score again for South Africa.
Aiden Markram is a good bet to top score again for South Africa.
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