England's must-win game after two losses in three games  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Joe Root has odds of 4.07 to be the best batsman for England.  
• Quinton de Kock has odds of 4.12 to be South Africa's best batsman. 
• Adil Rashid has odds of 4.15 to be England's best bowler.  
• Kagiso Rabada has odds of 3.85 to be the best bowler for South Africa.  

MATCH PREVIEW     

It is the 20th game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Defending champions England will take on South Africa. It is a strange coincidence that both sides come into this game after suffering upsets against much weaker sides and what cricket betting tips had predicted. The South Africans had their 'chokers' moment as they lost to minnows Netherlands by 38 runs and must recover from that loss to regain their confidence. England had a meltdown against Afghanistan, and the side will look to put that loss behind them and win this game to improve their position on the points table.   

England Preview     

Jos Buttler's side was one of the favorites on betting apps, but they haven't entirely lived up to the reputation. Two losses in three games have seen their odds drop. They can't afford another loss and need to get their acts going. Buttler would like his players to play their natural game in this contest and get their campaign back on track with a big win.  

Dawid Malan has played well in this tournament and needs to get his side off to a flier with Jonny Bairstow. Harry Brook is doing well, and he must add runs in the middle order with Joe Root and Jos Buttler. The English side has depth in the batting, and they will expect runs from Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, and Chris Woakes.  

Their bowlers haven't been in the best of form, and the side will need early wickets from Chris Woakes and Reece Topley to put the South African top order under pressure. Adil Rashid must use the conditions and do well in the middle overs with Sam Curran and Mark Wood. Livingstone and Root add strength to this attack.  

Expected Starting XI for England     

Jos Buttler (c & wk), Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley 

South Africa Preview      

It was a shocking loss for Temba Bavuma's side in the last game against the Netherlands. Betting sites had given them favorable odds, and it should have been an easy win based on the vast difference in the skills and experience of the two teams. But they allowed the game to slip away and paid the price. Bavuma would press hard for a win in this game as it is crucial for their confidence.  

Quinton de Kock has been in good form, but the side will be worried about the form of Bavuma, who is failing to convert his starts. Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, and Heinrich Klaasen have done well in recent months, and they must put together partnerships. David Miller, Marco Jansen, and Gerald Coetzee add depth to this line-up.   

Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen must get the early breakthroughs as they can't allow the English batters to run away with the game. Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj are in good form, and their spells in the middle overs will be crucial for the side. The South Africans lack depth in the bowling attack and need a good show from Gerald Coetzee as the 5th bowler.    

Expected Starting XI for South Africa     

Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Lungi Ngidi  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

The wicket at this venue has been tricky occasionally, making it challenging for the side batting first to set a score. Most sides have won games here chasing the score, which has been a trend in this tournament. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

Mumbai would see slightly overcast skies, which may provide respite for the fast bowlers. We expect a flat surface where batsmen can play their strokes. Spinners will also do well as the ball gets older. The side batting first shall need more than 325 runs on the board to feel safe.    

OUR PREDICTION      

South Africans lost the plot in the last game. They will be under pressure after the embarrassing loss. They have struggled against England away from home in the past few years and must bowl well to win here. England has depth in bowling and a stronger batting line-up. It will make them favorites to win this game.     

Our Prediction is for England to win.