ENG vs SA: South Africa's Predicted Playing XI Against England, 2nd Test

South Africa take on England in the second Test in Manchester starting from August 25. The visitors registered a thumping victory over the hosts by an innings and 12 runs. Winning the second Test would ensure them a series win. The Proteas are leading the WTC points table as well with England placed seventh.

South African skipper Dean Elgar was happy with the way his teammates performed in the first Test. They completely dominated the hosts throughout the Test match. SA bowled out England for 165 and 149 in the two innings. Kagiso Rabada took seven wickets in the Test match and won the Man of the Match award.

“The boys did a great job. I’ve got good coaching staff and a very good think-tank behind me to make those decisions (about captaincy). Kesh worked out very well for us. Sometimes you got to go with your gut feel. He (Erwee) is pretty feisty when he gets going. Great member to have in the team” said Elgar after winning the first Test.

England have already announced their playing XI for the second Test. Meanwhile, in this article, we take a look at South Africa’s playing XI. Ideally, after a comprehensive win, they can play with the same playing XI.

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ENG vs SA: South Africa’s Predicted Playing XI Against England, 2nd Test

Dean Elgar (C)

The resolute opener Dean Elgar who is also the skipper of the side will open the batting. He scored a defiant 47 in the first innings of the first Test and added an 81-run stand.

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Sarel Erwee

Erwee, the left-hander should be his opening partner. The southpaw scored 73 off 146 balls and anchored the Protean innings.

Keegan Petersen

Petersen will slot in at number three. He scored 24 in the only innings South Africa batted at Lord’s. He has proved his potential to play at this level for his side.

Aiden Markram

Markram is an all-format player for South Africa. He will slot in at four. He scored 16 off 27 at Lord’s and looked good to get a lot more.

Rassie van der Dussen

Van der Dussen will slot in at number four. Markram and Dussen bated well in the white-ball series and needs to carry on the good form in the Test matches as well.

Marco Jansen

Jansen scored 48 with the bat besides taking four wickets in the first Test. He will slot in at six. He will be key with the ball as well in swinging conditions.

Kyle Verreynne (WK)

Verreynne will be the designated keeper-batsman batting at number seven. He has played nine Test matches for his side with a best of 136.

Keshav Maharaj

Maharaj scored 41 with the bat besides taking two wickets in the game. He is a regular feature in South Africa’s Test lineup and has risen through the ranks in recent times.

Kagiso Rabada

Rabada will lead the pace attack. He took seven wickets in the first Test and was awarded the Man of the Match.

Anrich Nortje

Nortje will pair up with Rabada from the other end. He picked six wickets in the first Test and together with Rabada decimated the England bowling attack.

Lungi Ngidi

Ngidi will be the third seamer in the lineup. He took just one wicket in the previous game but was a good backup to Rabada and Nortje.

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