Match Details
Match: England vs South Africa (T20I)
Date/Time: 12 Sep 2025, 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Tournament: South Africa tour of England
Playing XIs: Not announced yet
Quick Preview & Recent Form
England form (last 5): L, W, W, W, L — mixed but generally positive.
South Africa form (last 5): W, L, W, L, L — inconsistent.
Recent H2H (from ENG perspective): L, L, L, L, W — SA have the edge lately.
Takeaway: England’s overall form is better, but South Africa have dominated recent H2H. Expect a tight, low-to-mid scoring game at Old Trafford.
Win Probability (modelled from current form, H2H & venue bias)
Team | Win % |
|---|---|
England | 52% |
South Africa | 48% |
Close contest; toss and Powerplay bowling likely decisive.
Pitch & Venue Analysis – Old Trafford
Nature: Balanced surface with a bowling tilt.
Avg 1st inns score: 133
Avg wickets lost/inn: 6
Fantasy points share: Bowlers ~55% vs Batters ~45%
Pace vs Spin (fantasy pts/over): Pace 17.6 > Spin 14.8 (even stronger in 2nd inns: Pace 19.5)
Toss trends: Captains choose to bat first (60%), but chasing has won 60% of matches recently.
Ground dimensions: ~68m square, 105m straight → value in hard lengths & back-of-a-length pace; sixes straight need real power.
Fantasy Angle at Old Trafford
Prioritize pacers who bowl PP + death.
All-rounders gain extra value on a wicket where 6–8 wickets fall most games.
One attacking leg-spinner (e.g., Adil Rashid) can still pay off if he bowls into the breeze/middle overs.
England – Last 5 Match Fantasy Points
Player | Role | FPts (last 5) | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
J. Buttler | WK | 422 | 69, 56, 109, 176, 12 |
L. Wood | BOW | 370 | 73, 117, 103, 37, 40 |
J. Bethell | BAT | 340 | 17, 110, 98, 99, 16 |
L. Dawson | AR | 306 | 14, 44, 10, 158, 80 |
J. Overton | AR | 270 | 47, 24, 82, 83, 34 |
A. Rashid | BOW | 227 | 33, 77, 30, 49, 38 |
P. Salt | WK | 190 | 2, 108, 37, 26, 17 |
H. Brook | BAT | 171 | 10, 75, 66, 14, 6 |
S. Curran | AR | 163 | 51, 4, 32, 58, 18 |
T. Banton | BAT | 130 | 9, 4, 76, 15, 26 |
W. Jacks | AR | 67 | 5, 13, 15, 30, 4 |
South Africa – Last 5 Match Fantasy Points
Player | Role | FPts (last 5) | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
D. Brevis | BAT | 506 | 51, 119, 247, 14, 75 |
K. Maphaka | BOW | 397 | 12, 66, 105, 176, 38 |
M. Jansen | AR | 379 | 72, 45, 129, 65, 68 |
C. Bosch | AR | 358 | 66, 149, 114, 17, 12 |
K. Rabada | BOW | 329 | 37, 94, 63, 93, 42 |
T. Stubbs | BAT | 272 | 27, 41, 69, 75, 60 |
A. Markram | AR | 231 | 70, 48, 70, 36, 7 |
L. Pretorius | WK | 217 | 6, 60, 28, 26, 97 |
R. Rickelton | WK | 212 | 18, 33, 30, 125, 6 |
L. Williams | BOW | 138 | 4, 37, 12, 2, 83 |
D. Ferreira | BAT | 119 | 65, 6, 19, 16, 13 |
Form & Fantasy Trends (Last 5 matches data)
Top Consistent Performers (Avg FPts)
L. Wood (ENG, BOW): 97 avg (3 matches)
D. Brevis (SA, BAT): 80 avg (9)
K. Rabada (SA, BOW): 71 avg (4)
B. Carse (ENG, AR): 66 avg (7)
C. Bosch (SA, AR): 66 avg (8)
J. Buttler (ENG, WK): 65 avg (10)
K. Maphaka (SA, BOW): 62 avg (8)
L. Dawson (ENG, AR): 56 avg (4)
High Total FPts (recent sample)
D. Brevis (SA): 506 pts
J. Buttler (ENG): 422 pts
K. Maphaka (SA): 397 pts
M. Jansen (SA): 379 pts
L. Wood (ENG): 370 pts
C. Bosch (SA): 358 pts
Dream Team Regulars
J. Buttler (8x), D. Brevis (7x), A. Rashid (7x), C. Bosch (5x), L. Ngidi (4x), K. Rabada (4x), K. Maphaka (4x), J. Archer (4x)
Last Match Snapshot (11 Sep, Sophia Gardens – Dream Team highlights)
Pacers & ARs dominated:
L. Wood 73, M. Jansen 72, A. Markram 70, J. Buttler 69, C. Bosch 66, D. Ferreira 65, D. Brevis 51, S. Curran 51, J. Overton 47, K. Rabada 37, A. Rashid 33.
Learning: Multi-skill contributors + pace were the foundation. Expect a similar pattern at Old Trafford.
Powerplay & Death Overs Impact (Projected Roles)
England PP/Death: L. Wood (PP + death), J. Archer (PP + enforcer), S. Curran (death variety), A. Rashid (middle-over control/strikes).
South Africa PP/Death: K. Rabada (PP + death), L. Ngidi (death specialist), K. Maphaka (left-arm angle PP), M. Jansen (PP, can finish at death; batting at 6/7).
Finishers with bat: T. Stubbs, M. Jansen, D. Miller (SA); J. Buttler (if batting deep), H. Brook/S. Curran (ENG).
Fantasy note: Load up on bowlers who cover both PP & death; give extra weight to ARs who bowl 2+ overs and bat in top 6–7.
MVP Picks (Safe Captaincy)
Jos Buttler (ENG, WK) – 65 avg across 10; form + ceiling; keeps wickets (extra dismissal points).
Aiden Markram (SA, AR) – Reliable 2-role value; 70 last game; reads conditions well.
Liam Wood (ENG, BOW) – Recent strike form (97 avg over 3); PP + death boost at a pace-friendly venue.
Differential Picks (High Upside, Lower Ownership)
C. Bosch (SA, AR): 66 avg; bowls and hits long—ideal for Old Trafford.
M. Jansen (SA, AR): Death utility both ball & bat; huge ceiling.
S. Curran (ENG, AR): Death overs + batting float; volatile but perfect for GPPs.
Adil Rashid (ENG, BOW): One-leggie play; if grip available, can run through middle.
Suggested Dream11 Team (Small League)
WK (1): J. Buttler (C)
BAT (3): D. Brevis, T. Stubbs, H. Brook
AR (4): A. Markram (VC), M. Jansen, C. Bosch, S. Curran
BOWL (3): L. Wood, K. Rabada, A. Rashid
Bench/Alternates: J. Bethell (top-order punt), J. Overton (AR form), L. Ngidi (death overs), K. Maphaka (left-arm PP).
Alternate C/VC combos:
C L. Wood / VC M. Jansen (bowling-tilted)
C A. Markram / VC J. Buttler (balanced safety)
Conditional Strategy Tips
If ENG bat first: Prioritize Buttler, Brook, Wood. Consider adding Rashid (middle overs vs SA right-hand core).
If SA bat first: Elevate Rabada/Ngidi/Jansen exposure; Brevis becomes a must.
If heavy cloud/grass: Double pace from both sides (e.g., Wood + Archer / Rabada + Ngidi), drop a batter.
If the pitch looks drier: Keep one extra spinner (Rashid) and swap a pure pacer for a spin/all-round option.
Toss impact: Even though captains often choose to bat, chasing has a 60% win rate recently—prefer top-order anchors and death bowlers from the chasing side.
Final Word
Old Trafford trends say pace + all-rounders. Anchor your team around Buttler and one of Markram/Jansen/Wood, then stack death bowlers. Use one leggie (Rashid) for upside. Adjust 1–2 spots at toss for batting order and bowling roles. Good luck! 🏏