News24
27 Nov 2020, 23:43 GMT+10
The Proteas will bat first in the opening T20 against England at an empty Newlands after skipper Quinton de Kock lost the toss.
LIVE | Proteas v England, 1st T20
One of the most iconic grounds in world cricket was a familiar picture of blue skies as the afternoon turned into early evening, but the absence of the atmosphere generated by the always vocal, passionate Cape Town crowd was so noticeable.
As was confirmed during the week, neither side was expected to take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement before the game began, though two sizeable banners were visible in the stands.
"We stand in solidarity against racism & gender based violence," the banners read.
The English and South African flags were also flying at half mast.
The Proteas handed a debut to left-arm spinner George Linde, who is also known for his explosive batting, while Pite van Biljon is included in the middle order for a fourth cap.
Temba Bavuma, meanwhile, will partner De Kock at the top order while former skipper Faf du Plessis plays.
This is the first cricket the Proteas have played in nine months since their limited overs series against Australia back in March.
Teams:
SA
Quinton de Kock (captain), Temba Bavuma, Faf du Plessis, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, George Linde, Pite van Biljon, Beuran Hendricks, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi
England
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Eoin Morgan (captain), Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Get a daily dose of Africa Leader news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Africa Leader.
More InformationATLANTA, Georgia: The United States is facing its worst measles outbreak in more than three decades, with 1,288 confirmed cases so...
In the past month alone, 23 Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza—three more than the number of remaining living hostages held...
LONDON, U.K.: At least 13 people are believed to have taken their own lives as a result of the U.K.'s Post Office scandal, in which...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Travelers at U.S. airports will no longer need to remove their shoes during security screenings, Department of Homeland...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: An elaborate impersonation scheme involving artificial intelligence targeted senior U.S. and foreign officials in...
SLUBICE, Poland: Poland reinstated border controls with Germany and Lithuania on July 7, following Germany's earlier reintroduction...
REDMOND, Washington: Artificial intelligence is transforming Microsoft's bottom line. The company saved over US$500 million last year...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: A federal rule designed to make it easier for Americans to cancel subscriptions has been blocked by a U.S. appeals...
BASTROP, Texas: In a surprising turn at Elon Musk's X platform, CEO Linda Yaccarino announced she is stepping down, just months after...
NEW YORK CITY, New York: Former British prime minister Rishi Sunak will return to Goldman Sachs in an advisory role, the Wall Street...
LONDON, U.K.: Physically backed gold exchange-traded funds recorded their most significant semi-annual inflow since the first half...
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Some 32 percent of global semiconductor production could face climate change-related copper supply disruptions...