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    "title": "England vs South Africa, 1st Test - Cricket Match Prediction, Fantasy 11 Tips & Probable 11",
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    "editor1": "<p><strong>England will clash against South Africa in the 1st test of 3-match test series at Lord&#39;s.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>ENG vs SA: Match Details<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Date &ndash; <\/strong>Wednesday, August 17, 2022<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Time &ndash; <\/strong>03:30 PM IST&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Venue &ndash;<\/strong> Lord&#39;s, London<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>ENG vs SA: Match Preview:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the recently concluded three-match T20I series, South Africa defeated England by 2-1 after levelling the ODI series 1-1. Both these teams are now set to clash against each other after a break of two weeks. England test team has been in good form under the new leadership duo of Brendon McCullum &amp; Ben Stokes, defeating New Zealand by 3-0 and then winning the 5th test against India. The attacking mindset has helped England beat India and New Zealand in tests.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>South Africa are currently on top of the World Test Championship points table with five wins and two defeats so far. However, the English team would present a strong challenge against the Proteas. Even though South Africa won the test series against Bangladesh by 2-0, they were defeated by an innings and 56 runs against England Lions last week.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Jonny Bairstow has been the highest run-getter for England this year in tests with 994 runs in 8 matches, with 6 centuries to his name at an average of 76.46. Joe Root is close behind with 927 runs in 9 matches with 5 centuries. While in the bowling department, Jack Leach is the highest wicket-taker for England this year in tests with 29 wickets to his name in 8 matches, followed by Stuart Broad who has grabbed 26 wickets this year in 6 matches.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>For South Africa, captain Dean Elgar has been the highest run-getter in tests this year with 439 runs to his name in 6 matches. Temba Bavuma has registered 428 runs in 6 matches this year. Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada have grabbed 23 wickets a piece for South Africa in 4 matches each.&nbsp;<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<br \/>\r\n<strong>Match Prediction: Who Will Win The Match? ENG vs SA<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>England will start off as favourites to win against South Africa in the 1st test given their past record against this team and the momentum on their back.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>ENG vs SA Head-to-Head:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Total &ndash;<\/strong> 153<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>England &ndash;<\/strong> 64<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>South Africa &ndash;<\/strong> 34<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Draw &ndash;<\/strong> 55<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>ENG vs SA Team News:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>South Africa -<\/strong> Pacer Duanne Olivier has been ruled out of the test series due to a grade 2-right hip flexor muscle tear.&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>ENG vs SA Probable Playing XI:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>England -&nbsp;<\/strong>Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, James Anderson.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>South Africa -&nbsp;<\/strong>Dean Elgar (c), Sarel Erwee, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">Scorecard<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>ENG vs SA Fantasy XI:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Wicket-keeper &ndash; <\/strong>Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Batters &ndash; <\/strong>Dean Elgar, Ollie Pope, Rassie van der Dussen<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>All-rounders &ndash; <\/strong>Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Keshav Maharaj<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Bowlers &ndash; <\/strong>James Anderson, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n",
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