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Re: ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]
by
Cheema02
on 02/09/2025, 19:00:31 UTC
First ODI England vs South Africa

First ODI between England and South Africa will be very exciting match. England will play under new captain Harry Brook and with Jofra Archer back will be looking to start series strong on their home ground. South Africa is very confident at this time because they are coming with great momentum after recent series win against Australia. Historically this match is very competitive but England has better record against South Africa at home. Because of England home advantage and return of key players they are favorites to win but South Africa good recent form means it will be close and exciting game.
South Africa has given a very strong performance in bowling and this match seemed to be taking place in the T20 format as the target was chased down by South Africa in 20 overs. South Africa bowling performance amazing to watch especially Wiaan Mulder they picked three important wickets by just giving only 33 runs and Keshav Maharaj bowling spell is match changing. South Africa chase down an easily target of 132 runs with only loss of 3 wickets in 21th over of the match. The man of The Match is Keshav Maharaj for his outstanding bowling efforts picked 4 important wickets by just giving only 22 runs with an impression economy rate of under 4 runs per over and restricted england under 140 runs and win match quite easily.