England vs South Africa preview

25th June 2017 – 1430 – venue – SSE Swalec, Cardiff

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Ahead of our England vs South Africa players to watch, we first must preview the upcoming match between the two sides. England were unerringly dominant in the first match to win by nine wickets. They were surprisingly pegged back in the series as the visiting South Africans won a narrow encounter at Taunton. England were cruising before the controversial dismissal of Jason Roy for obstructing the field, sparked a momemtous England collapse

Key players to watch

Before we look at our England vs South Africa recent form, England will no doubt continue their trend of trying out some young talent in the team, and young Lancashire batsman Liam Livingstone is one who could make a definite case for a permanent place in the team if he puts in a shift in Cardiff.South Africa meanwhile are relying on the experience left in their squad to help keep the series alive. AB de Villiers is just building himself into some form ahead of the Test series and will be keen to continue that in this match.

Teams recent form

Looking ahead to our England vs South Africa odds and free prediction, we first look at the recent matches both sides have played in this format. The first two matches in this series have been so incredibly different with England dominating heaving in game one, and South Africa knuckling down and getting over the line in game two. It’ll be interesting to see whether either side will see a return to previous fortunes in the match, or if in fact a brand-new scenario will play out.

England vs South Africa head-to-head

The two sides have played 15 times in the shortest form of the game, with the tourists leading the contest with eight wins. England have been vicotorious on five occasions and there have been two no-results.

England vs South Africa outright odds

• England to win – 1.61
• South Africa to win 2.31

Odds available at Bet365

England vs South Africa prediction

It will be interesting to see what this young England team are made of when they go into a decider against a top team in South Africa. They looked head and shoulders the better team after the first game, but the way they crumbled to defeat in the second game could leave some doubts in the mind. Mark Wood will need to be at his best with the ball while Hales will need to set a big platform with the bat at the top of the innings.

England and South Africa free betting tips

Having looked at the outright odds for the match, it is time for our England vs South Africa free betting tips. Jos Buttler will be expected to provide some firepower with the bat down the order so is well priced to be England’s top run-scorer. AB de Villiers has been looking better with each innings and will continue his preparation for the Test series going with another good knock in this match.

• AB de Villers top team batsman – 3.25
• Jos Buttler top team batsman – 6.00