Uncapped pacer in England XI for first South Africa ODI
Hampshire's Sonny Baker is set to make his international debut after being named in England's XI for the first ODI against South Africa.
Sonny Baker is all set to make his debut as England announced the playing XI for the first ODI against South Africa to be played on Tuesday, 2 September.
Baker, who impressed with nine wickets in this season of the Hundred at an average close to 16, also has 24 wickets to his name in List-A cricket at an average of 24.04
The 22-year-old will join Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Adil Rashid to form the core of England's bowling attack.
Wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith is slotted to open with Ben Duckett, with Joe Root coming in at No. 3. Skipper Brook walks in at the fourth place, followed by former captain Jos Buttler and then Jacob Bethell at six.
Exciting off-spin all-rounder Will Jacks comes in at no. 7.
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England XI:
Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker.
The three-game ODI series will be played between September 2 to 7, after which the two sides will engage in a three-game T20I contest between September 10 to 14.