ENG vs SA Betting Tips And Who Will Win The 1st ODI Of England vs South Africa

MATCH PREVIEW: 

It’s the first match of an enthralling One day Internationals series between Proteas and England as the international calendar is blowing very hot these days. South Africa are now with their main players available for this series however, England is with their regular strength and looks strong as ever. Bet online by checking more trusted betting sites in India for the upcoming match here on our site.

PITCH REPORT: RIVERSIDE STADIUM

At the Riverside stadium in Chester- le- street England, cricket is not a regular visit. Whenever the matches have been played the pitch remains even for both sides. The seamers might enjoy early movement, as well as spinners, might not get any purchase out of the wicket. In general, it is a high run-scoring venue with less influence of dew on the game. The average par score is around 240-245 runs.

TOSS PREDICTION: 

The captain winning the toss will look to field first not much because of the dew factor, but teams like to chase totals rather than setting them. Proteas has a strong bowling lineup, however, England has superb batting to counter it. Bet on Jos Buttler to win the toss with 1.90 odds on betway.

RECENT FORM (LAST FIVE MATCHES):

SA – W W L W W  

ENG – L W L W L         

HEAD TO HEAD: 

TEAMS	WON	LOST
SOUTH AFRICA	30	28
ENGLAND	28	30

TOP 5 ENG vs SA Betting Tips: 

1. Total sixes hit by England and South Africa to be more than 10

Both teams have exquisitely balanced teams, however, one thing that has been constant over the years irrespective of team size and quality is the impact of sixes and their repercussions on the result of the match. Hence, bet on the total sixes is more than 10 in the match. For more cricket betting odds and scheduled matches for the 2022 season, read here.

2. England to score under 3.5 runs in their first over

Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy open the batting for England. This opening pair likes to take their time to consolidate and then put the pressure back on the bowlers. There is more than 46% probability that the first over yields less than 3.5 runs for the batting team. Bet on the first over of the match to produce less than 3.5 runs.

3. Anrich Nortje to be the top bowler for South Africa

Nortje has been in fabulous touch with the ball in hand, extracting late swing and bounce in the first few overs and later on in the death overs as well. Having played 12 matches so far in the ODI’s, he has picked 22 wickets with an economy rate of 5.65 runs an over with a strike rate of 25.77. Place a bet on Anrich Nortje to be the best bowler for the Proteas. 

4. England to win the toss and the match

English captain Jos Buttler has got a favorable relationship with winning tosses in crucial positions and hence bet on England to win the toss, elect to bowl first, and chase down the opponent’s total in no time. Place a bet on the same.

5. Joe Root to score fifty runs

Joe is one of the finest experienced players to have played for the English team. Having played 155 matches in ODI’s, he has aggregated a total of 6120 runs at an average of 50.85 runs an inning and at a strik/e rate of 86.72. Bet on Joe Root to score yet another fifty. More free betting tips and match guides from professional betting tipsters here on our site.

FINAL VERDICT : 

The English team in One-day Internationals looks like a well-balanced team against that the very young South African team. However, the Proteas have got a team with momentum and full of energy.