England rarely rotate too much in limited overs series, so a raft of changes are unlikely. The batting line-up will almost certainly remain the same but Tom Curran's position may come under pressure after a difficult opening game. If a change is made, the choice will be between the extra pace of Mark Wood or the spin of Moeen Ali. Given that five of South Africa's top six batsmen are right-handed, reducing the effectiveness of Moeen's off-spin, Wood looks most favourite. … [Read more...] about England seek improvement as South Africa take aim at series parity
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Faf du Plessis bemoans lack of allrounders as South Africa pay price for imbalance
"I had a really good six months off and had some time to reflect and put a lot of time into getting myself as fit and mentally strong as I can be," du Plessis said. "I still feel like I have a lot left and I am not anywhere close to thinking I am stopping playing cricket. It showed in the IPL: I am moving around well, and I'm switched on and hungry for every ball. I am going to try and push on for as long as I can." … [Read more...] about Faf du Plessis bemoans lack of allrounders as South Africa pay price for imbalance
1st T20I: Jonny Bairstow’s fireworks powers England to 5-wicket win over South Africa
Jonny Bairstow notched up a blistering unbeaten knock of 86 to guide England to a five-wicket triumph over South Africa in the opening Twenty20I of the three-match series at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday evening. … [Read more...] about 1st T20I: Jonny Bairstow’s fireworks powers England to 5-wicket win over South Africa
Jonny Bairstow’s unbeaten 86 for England against South Africa proved his adaptability
"It's easy to say he sometimes proves people wrong, but who's to say he hasn't proved people right in this situation because they moved him to the middle-order at number four because they said he's much better than some of the others at starting against spin and he proved his adaptability. … [Read more...] about Jonny Bairstow’s unbeaten 86 for England against South Africa proved his adaptability
Jonny Bairstow wallops blistering 86 not out to guide England to impressive T20 win over South Africa
Earlier, Tom Curran was preferred to the extra pace of Mark Wood but the Surrey man was plundered for 55 runs from his four overs, including 24 from one over by Faf du Plessis. … [Read more...] about Jonny Bairstow wallops blistering 86 not out to guide England to impressive T20 win over South Africa
