England v South Africa - 4th ODI - NatWest Series 2012 - Match Preview
Following a first victory against South Africa this summer, a revitalised England contingent will look to keep the momentum going when they take on the tourists in the fourth ODI, played at Lord’s on September 2, 2012.
It was a timely comeback on behalf of the Poms, who will be eager to get back to their winning ways, especially at home. The victory at the Oval has not only kept the series alive but has pushed the hosts back to the top spot in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 One-day rankings. The four-wicket win might look a comfortable one but there still remains room for improvement on the batting front for the English lineup.
The bowlers - without the services of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JM-Anderson-c1705 to inflict considerable damage, and ended up taking 3 for 44, including the scalp of Hashim Amla.
For now, the England team management’s only worry would be their ailing top-order that hasn’t fired in the series yet. Skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746.
To their relief, the return to form for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RS-Bopara-c2373 (0).
The Proteas might rue their chances after five of their batsmen got solid starts but failed to capitalise on them. However, for the visihttp://www.senore.com/Cricket/Thomas-George-Burrows-c93472ors the alarm bells haven’t just started ringing yet as they are well-aware of their capability of winning a series despite occasional hiccups.
Their opening pair of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Faf-du-Plessis-c1427 faltered at crucial junctures of the game to hand England the ascendency.
The visitors won’t be worrying too much over their bowling department despite http://www.senore.com/Cricket/WD-Parnell-c2787 forming a lethal pace attack. The Proteas will certainly look ahead of their loss and would try to put the pressure back on the home side again.
The venue doesn’t bring any happy memories for both teams; the home side has a dreadful record at the ‘home of cricket’ with only six wins in their last 19 matches. However, they would feel comfortable in the thought that they have won both the previous encounters against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 at this ground.
The weather forecast is expected to be mostly cloudy, with bright hours in the afternoon.
No changes are expected for the home side after they finally found a winning formula in the series, while the visitors might look to bring in an additional batter after a dissapointing show at the Oval.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JC-Tredwell-c1676, IJL Trott, CR Woakes.
South Africa Squad: http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RJ-Peterson-c2332, GC Smith, DW Steyn, LL Tsotsobe.
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