In the first of three Test Matches for the Basil D’Oliveira Trophy versus South Africa at Lord’s London, England will try to pick up where they left off against India. The team appears composed and would aim to capitalise on their batsmen’s good performance. The South Africans have struggled in their exhibition games and will try to make up for it with a good performance in this match. Due to injuries, South Africa will be without some of its top players, including vice captain Temba Bavuma. This is a significant loss for the team.
Match Preview
While the Test Match is taking place, London is experiencing some rain, so there may be some disruptions. The prediction does grow better after the second day, so maybe we won’t have any trouble getting a result. The pitch will initially aid the quick bowlers a little, but it eventually transforms into a great surface for batting. In the first inning, a score of approximately 300 should be regarded as fairly good.
Team Preview
Ben Stokes would be at ease before this game. He would be confident in his prospects in this game because his side performed well against the Indians a few months ago and because it is at home. The circumstances are predicted to be difficult, with overcast weather expected on most of the game’s days, so Stokes would like to see a good performance from his batters. As the seasoned team makes the most of the Lord’s conditions, James Anderson and Stuart Board plan to make the new ball talk.
Recently, South Africa has seen some success in Test cricket. However, the majority of that occurred at home, and this is the team’s first road series since Covid restrictions were loosened. The squad is concerned about a few injuries. It is a significant loss that Temba Bavuma and Duanne Olivier are both unavailable for this series. Aiden Markram is anticipated to replace Bavuma. Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, and Lutho Sipamla are likely to be selected as fast bowlers, with Keshav Maharaj serving as the lone spinner, among the bowlers.
Match Prediction
England is predicted to win this match.
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Betting Odds
England is placed at 01.95 on LotusFair
South Africa is placed at 04.70 on LotusFair
Match to draw is placed at 03.60 on LotusFair
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Predicted Playing XI
England
Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Matty Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson
South Africa
Dean Elgar (C), Sarel Erwee, Keegan Petersen, Aiden Markram, Khaya Zondo, Rassie van der Dussen, Kyle Verreynne (WK), Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje
Match Details
Match : England vs South Africa, 1st Test
Event : South Africa tour of England, 2022
Venue : Lord’s, London
Date : 17th August – 21st August, 2022
Time: 03.30 PM IST/ 10.00 AM GMT
LotusFair Tip : England is the LotusFair prediction to win
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