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England have announced their playing XI for the first T20I against South Africa in Cardiff. The team features four changes including the return of Jofra Archer after his impressive summer performances. Phil Salt and Sam Curran earn recalls based on their strong domestic tournament showings. The three-match series begins Wednesday following South Africa's 2-1 ODI series victory.

Key Points: England XI for South Africa T20I with Archer Salt Curran

  • Jofra Archer returns to England's T20I side after injury-free summer
  • Phil Salt included following solid The Hundred campaign for Manchester Originals
  • Sam Curran recalled for all-round performances in domestic cricket
  • Jamie Overton also comes into the side among four changes from last T20I
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England announce playing XI for first T20I against South Africa

England announce playing XI for 1st T20I vs South Africa featuring Jofra Archer's return, Phil Salt, and Sam Curran after ODI series loss.

"Archer has had an injury-free summer of cricket so far, taking back-to-back four-wicket hauls - ECB Press Release"

London, September 9

England announced their playing XI for the first T20I against South Africa in Cardiff, which will take place on Wednesday.

Phil Salt, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton and Jofra Archer all come into the side in four changes from England's last T20I, as per a press release from ECB.

The tourists took the ODI series 2-1, with England winning the final match of the series by a record margin of victory, 342 runs. This is the highest victory margin in the history of ODIs.

Salt is coming into the playing XI following a solid The Hundred campaign for Manchester Originals, scoring 203 runs in eight innings at an average of 25.37, with a strike rate of almost 131 and one fifty.

Curran's all-round performances in the competition earned him a recall to the white-ball side, having last played international cricket for England in November this year. With the bat, he contributed 238 runs in eight innings at an average of 34.00, with a strike rate of 176.29 and two half-centuries. He also took 12 wickets at an average of 19.83, playing a crucial role in Oval Invincibles' hat-trick of title wins.

Archer has had an injury-free summer of cricket so far, taking back-to-back four-wicket hauls in the ODIs against South Africa and scalping nine wickets in two matches against India in home Tests.

The T20I series will have three matches, with second T20I at Manchester on September 12 and the final T20I on September 14 at Nottingham.

England Men's XI:1. Phil Salt2. Jos Buttler3. Jacob Bethell4. Harry Brook5. Sam Curran6. Tom Banton7. Will Jacks8. Jamie Overton9. Liam Dawson10. Jofra Archer11. Adil Rashid.

- ANI

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Priya S
Sam Curran's all-round performance in The Hundred was impressive. Glad he's back in the squad. England looks strong for this T20 series!
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Arjun K
Good to see Phil Salt getting another chance. He had a decent Hundred tournament. Hope he converts his starts into big scores this time.
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Sarah B
Interesting team selection! But I'm surprised they didn't include more experienced players for such an important series against South Africa.
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Vikram M
After that record ODI win, England will be high on confidence. South Africa better bring their A-game! 🏏
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Michael C
The bowling attack looks balanced with Archer, Overton, and Curran. Should be a competitive series. Looking forward to Wednesday's match!

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