England rest Ben Duckett for IT20 series with South Africa as Sam Curran added to squad | Cricket News



England opener Ben Duckett will sit out the South Africa IT20 series which gets under way next week.

The 30-year-old has been rested after a busy summer playing in all formats of the game, with Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran being added to the squad.

The first clash of the three-match series takes place at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports.

England lost by five runs to South Africa in the second ODI to ensure a series victory for the tourists ahead of Sunday’s third and final 50-over encounter in Southampton, live on Sky Sports Cricket.

The IT20 series gets underway thereafter, followed by a similar series against Ireland.

Durham seamer Matthew Potts has been released from the Ireland IT20 squad to enable him to represent his county in the final rounds of the Rothesay County Championship.

England v South Africa fixtures

All live on Sky Sports, all times UK and Ireland 🕰️

  • First ODI (Headingley): South Africa won by seven wickets
  • Second ODI (Lord’s): South Africa win by five runs
  • Third ODI: Sunday September 7 (11am) – Utilita Bowl
  • First T20: Wednesday September 10 (6.30pm) – Sophia Gardens Cardiff
  • Second T20: Friday September 12 (6.30pm) – Emirates Old Trafford
  • Third T20: Sunday September 14 (2.30pm) – Trent Bridge

Watch England’s ODIs and T20s against South Africa live on Sky Sports, with the third ODI at Utilita Bowl on Sunday (10.30am on air, 11am first ball). Stream without a contract.

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