ENG vs SA 2nd T20I Playing 11: Harry Brook-led England will square off against Aiden Markram-led South Africa in the second T20I match of the series on September 12 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
South Africa secured a 14-run victory (DLS Method) in the rain-affected 1st T20I game of the series and will be opting to replicate the success. Meanwhile, England will be aiming to bounce back in the game.
South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking on the toss, Aiden Markram said, “We are going to bowl first. The wicket looks a bit different. Hope there’s a bit of moisture in the pitch with a bit of rain around.”
🇿🇦 South Africa have won the toss and elected to Bowl first.
🔁 One change for the Proteas as Corbin Bosch is replaced by Bjorn Fortuin.
Here’s our starting XI for tonight’s contest.#WozaNawe pic.twitter.com/gSEJDEd6nq
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“It’s been busy for both teams, opportunity to play a good game of cricket. We need to take the game on and play as best as we can. Bjorn Fortuin comes in for Maharaj,” concluded Markram.
Meanwhile England Captain Harry Brook said, “We were going to bat tonight. The pitch has been used before, it might change a bit in the next innings. Archer comes back for Overton. We are trying to put the bowlers under pressure. Everyday is awesome while putting on the England jersey.”
ENG vs SA 2nd T20I Playing 11
England Playing 11: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook(c), Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
South Africa Playing 11: Aiden Markram(c), Ryan Rickelton(w), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Lizaad Williams
