South Africa will take on England in the 1st Test 2019 on December 26 (Thursday). The match will be played at Super Sport Park in Centurion. The Test series consist of 4 matches. The boxing day Test starts tomorrow (December 26), and the next Test match starts from January 3. Both the practice match ahead of the Test series ended in a draw. As the South Africa vs England 1st Test 2019 match takes a countdown, here we will look at three exciting mini-battles to lookout for in the match. South Africa vs England Head-to-Head Record in Tests: Ahead of 1st Test 2019 in Centurion, Here’re Match Results of Last 5 SA vs ENG Encounters in The Longest Format. 

Quinton de Kock vs Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes vs Kagiso Rabada, Joe Root vs Anrich Nortje will be exciting battle to watch out for in the match. South Africa is quite a weak team at present. Their unfortunate defeat in World Cup 2019 has affected their confidence. Against England, they post a big challenge.

Quinton de Kock vs Jofra Archer

Quinton De Kock is the most reliable batsman of the South Africa squad. The wicket-keeper opener gives a stunning start to Proteas which hels South Afrcia team to put good score on the scoreboard. Jofra Archer in the same way, is England's ultimate weapon.

Ben Stokes vs Kagiso Rabada

While Ben Stikes is the star of England cricket team, Kagiso Rabada is the pacer of South Africa. Ben Stokes will be a lethal batsmsn in South Africa vs England 2nd T20I 2019 match.

Joe Root vs Anrich Nortje

While Joe Root is very powerful and experienced player in England tram. Anrich Nortje may be selected by South Africa team to handle the England Captain. England skipper player well in recent England vs New Zealand Series.

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