T20 World Cup: Eoin Morgan wins toss, opts to field against Temba Bavuma-led South Africa

England won the toss and opted to field in the final Group 1 game of the Super 12 stage in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021.

England players celebrate a wicket against Sri Lanka. (Image: Twitter/ T20 World Cup)
By Arnab Mukherji | Nov 6, 2021 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

England skipper Eoin Morgan opted to field after winning the toss in the T20 World Cup 2021 encounter against Temba Bavuma-led South Africa. Morgan’s team has gone with only one change as Mark Wood replaces Tymal Mills, marking the only difference in their lineup from the previous game. South Africa are going in with an unchanged side. While complete accuracy over the NRR permutations and combinations will steadily take place, since South Africa are batting first, if they post 150, then they’ll have to restrict England to 88 or less to pip Australia on net run-rate. England will be eliminated if they suffer a defeat by more than 93 runs.

Bavuma admitted that he would have looked to field as well. However, he expressed eagerness to defend a competitive total after starting well with the bat.

“We were looking to bowl as well, but now we need to start well with the bat and then try and defend it. We need to do well in the batting powerplay, lay a foundation and then plan ahead. We’re playing the same team,” stated the South African.

Morgan termed his decision to field as being influenced by the good wicket, with dew expected to play a role.

“We will bowl first. Looks like a good wicket, dew will play a role here, as he saw against Sri Lanka. It’s a different challenge to play here, we saw an unbelievable innings from Jos Buttler the other day. We’ll have to give our best in every match. One forced change – Mark Wood is in, his first game of the tournament, replaces Tymal Mills,” stated the England skipper.

Lineups:

South Africa (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma(c), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.

England (Playing XI): Jason Roy, Jos Buttler(w), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan(c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

David Warner, Mitchell Marsh fire as Australia thrash West Indies by 8 wickets

Australia opener David Warner made his presence felt with a fantastic display, with Mitchell Marsh providing valuable support, helping their team defeat West Indies by a margin of eight wickets. The two teams were battling it out in a T20 World Cup 2021 encounter, with the Aussies showcasing their valour at every stage. Warner and Marsh stitched a fine partnership as Australia chased down the target of 158 without much ado, handing yet another defeat to the West Indies. The opener remained unbeaten on 89 runs off 56 deliveries in an innings comprising of nine boundaries and four sixes. Marsh was dismissed for 53 runs from 32 balls with the knock including four fours and two maximums. Akeal Hosein and Chris Gayle were the two wicket-takers for West Indies, chipping in with a dismissal apiece.

Australia formed a guard on honour for both DJ Bravo and Chris Gayle as “Champion, Champion” was being belted out in the background by the DJ at the ground. Both Bravo and Gayle signed the cameras and waved as they walked through.





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