South Africa vs England - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2020
Head-to-Head Record
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Based on 17 H2H matches (2010–2025)
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ICC T20I Rankings
SA
Rating: 243
ENG
Rating: 269
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Jos Buttler
ENG
Catches (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Runs (20+)
George Linde
SA
Sixes (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Fours (2+)
Tom Banton
ENG
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 16 H2H matches
Newlands
Cape Town, South Africa
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2007). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICT vs PC 31 Dec 2025 | 220/5 (20) | 135/10 (14.2) | 355 |
| MICT vs PR 04 Jan 2026 | 88/10 (18.4) | 90/3 (13) | 178 |
| MICT vs JSK 06 Jan 2026 | 123/7 (12) | 128/6 (11.2) | 251 |
| MICT vs SEC 16 Jan 2026 | 139/9 (20) | 140/7 (19.2) | 279 |
| PC vs SEC 25 Jan 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 162/4 (19.2) | 320 |
SA at Newlands
Top Scorer
Faf du Plessis
215 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Tabraiz Shamsi
5 wkts
ENG at Newlands
Top Scorer
Dawid Malan
118 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Sam Curran
3 wkts
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South Africa
Playing XI in this match
England
Playing XI in this match
South Africa · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temba Bavuma | c Jos Buttler b Sam Curran | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Quinton de Kock (c) (wk) | c Eoin Morgan b Chris Jordan | 30 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 130.43 |
| Faf du Plessis | c Chris Jordan b Sam Curran | 59 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 147.5 |
| Rassie van der Dussen | c Dawid Malan b Jofra Archer | 37 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 132.14 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | c Jos Buttler b Sam Curran | 20 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Pite van Biljon | not out | 7* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 116.67 |
| George Linde | b Tom Curran | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 13.75 | 3 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
England · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | c Quinton de Kock b George Linde | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawid Malan | c Kagiso Rabada b George Linde | 19 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 95 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | c Heinrich Klaasen b Lungi Ngidi | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Jonny Bairstow | not out | 86* | 48 | 9 | 4 | 179.17 |
| Ben Stokes | c George Linde b Tabraiz Shamsi | 37 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 137.04 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | c Temba Bavuma b Lungi Ngidi | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120 |
| Sam Curran | not out | 7* | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
South Africa · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Linde | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Beuran Hendricks | 4 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 3.2 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 9.69 | 1 | 0 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 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 |
George Linde
SA
|
146.8 |
| 2 |
Sam Curran
ENG
|
124.2 |
| 3 |
Jonny Bairstow
ENG
|
118.6 |
| 4 |
Faf du Plessis
SA
|
73.7 |
| 5 |
Ben Stokes
ENG
|
48.4 |
| 6 |
Rassie van der Dussen
SA
|
46.9 |
| 7 |
Heinrich Klaasen
SA
|
45.8 |
| 8 |
Jofra Archer
ENG
|
43.1 |
| 9 |
Lungi Ngidi
SA
|
43.1 |
| 10 |
Quinton de Kock
SA
|
40.3 |
| 11 |
Chris Jordan
ENG
|
33.6 |
| 12 |
Tabraiz Shamsi
SA
|
29.7 |
| 13 |
Dawid Malan
ENG
|
20.9 |
| 14 |
Eoin Morgan
ENG
|
20.4 |
| 15 |
Tom Curran
ENG
|
19.5 |
| 16 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
14.9 |
| 17 |
Kagiso Rabada
SA
|
12.9 |
| 18 |
Pite van Biljon
SA
|
8.8 |
| 19 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
8.7 |
| 20 |
Beuran Hendricks
SA
|
7.4 |
| 21 |
Temba Bavuma
SA
|
5.0 |
| 22 |
Jason Roy
ENG
|
0.0 |
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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South Africa vs England: who played
England won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) in T20I 2020 at Newlands on 27 November 2020. Jonny Bairstow top-scored with 86 off 48 balls and Sam Curran took 3/28.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in South Africa vs England?
South Africa XI: Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock (c) (wk), Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, Pite van Biljon, George Linde, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi, Beuran Hendricks. England XI: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid.
Who won South Africa vs England?
England won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining).
When and where was South Africa vs England played?
South Africa vs England was played at Newlands, Cape Town on Friday 27 November 2020, in T20I 2020.
What were the final scores in South Africa vs England?
South Africa scored 179/6 in 20 overs. England scored 183/5 in 19.2 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in South Africa vs England?
George Linde was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 147/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in South Africa vs England?
Jonny Bairstow top-scored with 86 off 48 balls.
Who took the most wickets in South Africa vs England?
Sam Curran took 3/28 in 4 overs.