Proteas vs England 1st ODI

The all-very important ODI series for Proteas gets on the way at Mangaung Oval Bloemfontein. This is a must-win series for the Proteas if they are to qualify directly for the World cup later this year.

The Proteas have hit the reset button with a new coach and some fresh innovative ideas coming into the camp. The squad looks balanced and very strong. The depth this squad provides for each department is what makes it more exciting. The biggest question will be Malan or Reeza and Magala or Ngidi in the starting 11.

England's side does not have all 1st choice players but it's still a strong squad and with the brand of cricket they are playing at the moment it won't be easy for Proteas to beat them. England should be the favourites to win this series.

I think the conditions at the Mangaung Oval Bloemfontein will make this series more interesting. With the heat wave around in Northern Cape I expect the pitch to be dry and offer spinners some assistance.

I hope the groundsmen can produce a good sporting pitch that provides an even balance between bat and ball.

Predicted Teams:

Proteas: Quinton De Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Rassie Van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, Kagiso Rabada , Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi

England: Jason Roy, Ben Duckett, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley

Writer: Ebrahim Yusuf Omar

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