Today T20 World Cup Super 8 match ENG vs SA: Dream11 team prediction, match details, key players, full squad, pitch report, ground history and fantasy insights

NEW DELHI: Upbeat England endeavor to take a monumental leap towards the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup against South Africa on Friday.
England suffered a resounding defeat the previous instance they confronted the Proteas. That Mumbai encounter, seven months prior, was arguably the nadir of England's abysmal defense of their 50-over World Cup title.
That was one of six losses in nine games for England as they failed to reach the knockout stage in India.
However, it appears Buttler's men are mounting a superior defense of their T20 World Cup crown, with England overpowering co-hosts the West Indies by eight wickets in St. Lucia on Wednesday.
Another victory for England in St. Lucia against the Proteas would virtually guarantee a semi-final berth.
Several of the players that featured for both England and South Africa in India will be involved again on Friday.
However, England opener Phil Salt, who made a scintillating unbeaten 87 against the West Indies, and in-form fast bowler Jofra Archer had no part in that dire defeat in October.
This tournament marked Archer's return to international duty after a protracted injury absence.
Archer certainly had one of those while bowling a remarkable 16th over to West Indies' dangerman Nicholas Pooran, the leading run-scorer in the tournament.
He did not concede a run off five of his six balls and also dismissed Pooran.
By contrast, Salt hammered Romario Shepherd for 30 in the one over of England's innings.
England now face another big-hitter in Heinrich Klaasen, whose brutal hundred was the cornerstone of South Africa's victory in Mumbai.
ENG vs SA match details:
The highly anticipated fifth match of the Super Eights in the T20 World Cup 2024 will feature a clash between England (ENG) and South Africa (SA). Scheduled for June 21 at 8:00 PM IST, the game will take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet in St Lucia.
ENG vs SA head to head:
In their previous 24 T20I meetings, both teams have won an equal numbers of matches -- 12 each.
ENG vs SA pitch report:
It is a high scoring pitch with a shorter boundary to the right. It is a good surface to bat with a few scratch marks. Very hard surface with not too much live grass. There will be some extra bounce, but very true bounce so batters can cut, pull and drive more easily.
ENG vs SA Fantasy insights:
A batting paradise, top-order batsmen are expected to be key performers on this pitch. Spinners will have a few say too.
ENG vs SA key players:
Phil Salt from England, in red-hot form, could be a game-changer again, given his ability to score big in quick time.
Jofra Archer, also from England, has been impressive on his return to cricket after injury break, particularly effective with both new and old ball.
Quinton de Kock of South Africa has return to top form in the previous match, and will play a vital role in his team's batting lineup again, making him a strong fantasy pick.
ENG vs SA Squads
England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w/c), Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Tom Hartley
South Africa: Quinton de Kock(w), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(c), David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee
ENG vs SA Dream 11 team
Batters: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Jonny Bairstow, David Miller
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi