Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: Following two surprising upsets, England and South Africa will face off in match 20 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, October 21. England suffered a demoralizing 69-run loss to Afghanistan in Delhi, likely causing concern among the defending champions. Meanwhile, South Africa faced a dramatic setback as they crumbled against the Netherlands’ spirited display. In anticipation of the ENG vs SA match, let’s take a look at the Wankhede Stadium’s pitch report.
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The upcoming England vs South Africa World Cup match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, as the Wankhede Stadium’s pitch is known for favoring batters. Furthermore, the short boundaries make it easier for batters to clear the boundaries with relative ease. The surface also offers early advantages to fast bowlers and becomes more favorable for spinners as the match progresses.
The average first-innings score on this venue is 240, compared to 201 for the second innings. However, these numbers don’t reveal the whole story, as a closer look at the venue’s past matches shows that teams batting second have a slightly better winning record, having won 14 out of 27 games.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that batting conditions tend to improve when playing under the floodlights, which may lead both teams to choose to chase if they win the toss in this match.
Match Details
- England vs South Africa, ICC World Cup 2023 Match 20
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 21, 2 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
ENG vs SA: Probable Playing XIs
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee
