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ENG vs SA, 1st T20I: England, South Africa to ramp up World Cup preparations
England and South Africa are set to lock horns in the first T20I of a three-match series on Wednesday at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, kicking off their preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup. With both sides being in red-hot form, this series could turn out to be a high-octane affair rife with fierce competition.
England head into the T20I opener with a point to prove. Despite losing the recently concluded three-match ODI series 1-2, England showcased their explosive form in the third ODI, registering the biggest-ever win in ODI history. Their 342-run victory in the third ODI helped them salvage pride and also injected vital momentum into the squad heading into the shortest format. Pacer Jofra Archer moves into the series in commanding form after a mesmerising performance in the final ODI.
On the other side, South Africa enter the T20I series with confidence, having clinched the ODI series 2-1. The Proteas have been in destructive form, with Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Matthew Breetzke, and Tristan Stubbs performing up to the standards. Their consistent attack at the top of the order has been useful in cornering England; however, the challenge for South Africa will be to maintain consistency and extend their winning momentum into the T20 format.
Head-to-head
Matches - 26
SA Won - 13
ENG won - 12
England likely XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
South Africa likely XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickleton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi
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