England vs South Africa - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2016
Head-to-Head Record
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Based on 17 H2H matches (2010–2025)
Last 5 H2H Results (ENG perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
ENG
W3 L1
SA
W2 L2
Active Streaks
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Joe Root
ENG
Runs (20+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Runs (20+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Sixes (1+)
Joe Root
ENG
Fours (2+)
Joe Root
ENG
Catches (1+)
Adil Rashid
ENG
Catches (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2023). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI vs PBKS 16 Apr 2026 | 195/6 (20) | 198/3 (16.3) | 393 |
| MI vs CSK 23 Apr 2026 | 207/6 (20) | 104/10 (19) | 311 |
| MI vs SRH 29 Apr 2026 | 243/5 (20) | 249/4 (18.4) | 492 |
| MI vs LSG 04 May 2026 | 228/5 (20) | 229/4 (18.4) | 457 |
| MI vs RR 24 May 2026 | 205/8 (20) | 175/9 (20) | 380 |
ENG at Wankhede Stadium
Top Scorer
Jacob Bethell
203 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adil Rashid
7 wkts
SA at Wankhede Stadium
Top Scorer
Quinton de Kock
97 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kyle Abbott
5 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
England
Playing XI in this match
South Africa
Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashim Amla | lbw b Moeen Ali | 58 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 187.1 |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | c Alex Hales b Moeen Ali | 52 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 216.67 |
| AB de Villiers | c Eoin Morgan b Adil Rashid | 16 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 200 |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | c Jason Roy b David Willey | 17 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | not out | 54* | 28 | 3 | 3 | 192.86 |
| David Miller | not out | 28* | 12 | 2 | 2 | 233.33 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Reece Topley | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 3 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 16.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Stokes | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Root | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
England · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | c Quinton de Kock b Kyle Abbott | 43 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 268.75 |
| Alex Hales | lbw b Kyle Abbott | 17 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 242.86 |
| Ben Stokes | c Chris Morris b Kagiso Rabada | 15 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Joe Root | c David Miller b Kagiso Rabada | 83 | 44 | 6 | 4 | 188.64 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | b Jean-Paul Duminy | 12 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | st Quinton de Kock b Imran Tahir | 21 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 150 |
| Moeen Ali | not out | 8* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Chris Jordan | c Jean-Paul Duminy b Kyle Abbott | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| David Willey | run out (David Miller) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 |
| Dale Steyn | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 17.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Abbott | 3.4 | 0 | 41 | 3 | 12.06 | 6 | 0 |
| Imran Tahir | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Morris | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joe Root
ENG
|
104.6 |
| 2 |
Jean-Paul Duminy
SA
|
101.5 |
| 3 |
Moeen Ali
ENG
|
95.9 |
| 4 |
Jason Roy
ENG
|
89.6 |
| 5 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
81.6 |
| 6 |
Hashim Amla
SA
|
72.4 |
| 7 |
David Miller
SA
|
60.8 |
| 8 |
Kyle Abbott
SA
|
52.2 |
| 9 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
50.2 |
| 10 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
48.6 |
| 11 |
Alex Hales
ENG
|
48.1 |
| 12 |
Imran Tahir
SA
|
44.8 |
| 13 |
David Willey
ENG
|
38.3 |
| 14 |
Ben Stokes
ENG
|
37.0 |
| 15 |
AB de Villiers
SA
|
35.6 |
| 16 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
31.0 |
| 17 |
Faf du Plessis
SA
|
18.6 |
| 18 |
Eoin Morgan
ENG
|
13.7 |
| 19 |
Chris Jordan
ENG
|
12.0 |
| 20 |
Chris Morris
SA
|
7.8 |
| 21 |
Reece Topley
ENG
|
5.5 |
| 22 |
Dale Steyn
SA
|
4.8 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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England vs South Africa: who played
England won by 2 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2016 at Wankhede Stadium on 18 March 2016. Joe Root top-scored with 83 off 44 balls and Kyle Abbott took 3/41.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in England vs South Africa?
England XI: Jason Roy, Alex Hales, Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley. South Africa XI: Hashim Amla, Quinton de Kock (wk), AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis (c), Jean-Paul Duminy, David Miller, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, Chris Morris, Kyle Abbott, Kagiso Rabada.
Who won England vs South Africa?
England won by 2 wickets (with 2 balls remaining).
When and where was England vs South Africa played?
England vs South Africa was played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday 18 March 2016, in T20 World Cup 2016.
What were the final scores in England vs South Africa?
England scored 230/8 in 19.4 overs. South Africa scored 229/4 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in England vs South Africa?
Joe Root was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 105/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in England vs South Africa?
Joe Root top-scored with 83 off 44 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs South Africa?
Kyle Abbott took 3/41 in 3.4 overs.