The 20th match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup promises a thrilling encounter as titans England and South Africa lock horns. 

While England has been wobbly in their campaign, currently positioned outside the coveted top four, South Africa stands at the third spot.

The Proteas, however, will be wary after facing an unexpected defeat recently, touted as the tournament's most significant upset.

England's only triumph in the World Cup so far was against Bangladesh, greatly credited to Dawid Malan's sublime 140-run knock and Reece Topley's vital four-wicket achievement. 

On the other hand, South Africa set the World Cup ablaze with a mammoth score against Sri Lanka, where Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, and Rassie van der Dussen all reached the century mark.

Sri Lanka's audacious chase was cut short by Gerald Coetzee's stellar bowling, ensuring South Africa's win by a handsome 102-run margin.

Team News

England's batters, who have been their strength in white-ball cricket over the recent past, are yet to find their rhythm in this World Cup. They'll be under pressure to regain their form swiftly to steer clear of an early exit. 

There's much anticipation about Ben Stokes, England's Test captain, potentially rejoining the playing eleven. If he does, Chris Woakes, whose performance has been underwhelming, might have to sit out.

South Africa is likely to persist with the same lineup that faced the Netherlands. Given Wankhede Stadium's affinity to assist spin, the Proteas might contemplate bringing in Tabraiz Shamsi to support Keshav Maharaj, the standout bowler for South Africa in the tournament.

Squads

England: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen, Lizaad Williams

As both teams gear up for the match, fans are in for a potentially classic contest, with both sides eager to further their World Cup ambitions.

England vs South Africa Live Stream TV Channels

The viewers can watch England vs South Africa Live Stream in Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3 and many other networks.

Star Sports Network India is the official broadcaster of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, it sheduled to air the tournament on Star Sports and OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar in India.The list below is showing the broadcasters by County or Territory.

The broadcasting rights for the upcoming event are held by various networks across different territories. Here’s a consolidated view of England vs South Africa Live Stream TV Channels:

Afghanistan: RTA Sports and Ariana TV.

Australia: Foxtel TV, Kayo TV, and Nine Network.

Bangladesh: Gazi TV, T Sports, and BTV.

Canada: Willow TV.

Continental Europe: Yupp TV.

Caribbean Islands: ESPN.

England: Sky Sports Cricket.

Hong Kong: Astro Vinmeen HD and Yupp TV.

India: Star Sports Network and DD Sports.

Central East and North Africa: Etisalat and Starzplday.

New Zealand: Sky Sports and Sky Sports 3.

Nepal: Star Sports Network.

Pakistan: A Sports and PTV Sports.

Pacific Islands: TVWAN Action PAC.

Sri Lanka: Sirasa TV (TV1) and Star Sports Network.

South Africa: SuperSports.

South East Asia: Yupp TV.

Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSports.

Singapore: Astro Vinmeen HD.

United States: Willow TV and Willow TV Xtra.

United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket.