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ENG vs SA 2nd T20I: Pressure mounts on England to bounce back
England are ready for a high-stakes encounter as they lock horns with South Africa in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match series at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on Friday. South Africa are holding a 1-0 lead after a 14-run win (DLS) in the first game, and the pressure is mounting on England to bounce back and keep the series alive.
Throughout the tour, South Africa have looked sharper and more disciplined, making the task highly difficult for the hosts. Their batters and bowlers have shown huge resilience, sealing the opportunity with ruthless efficiency. South Africa, meanwhile, will be determined to seal the series with another commanding performance.
England, on the other hand, have been left reeling. Their top and middle order has failed to fire, crumbling under pressure. With the defeat in the first game, England will be desperate to turn the tide and level the series 1-1. Heading into the second T20I, they would expect their reliable players Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook and Tom Banton to rise up to the occasion to challenge South Africa.
Head-to-head
Matches - 27
ENG won - 12
SA won - 14
NR - 1
South Africa probable XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lizaad Williams.
England probable XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid
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