Eng vs SA 1st ODI: Where to Watch England vs South Africa, H2H, Playing 11 and Full Match Details
England and South Africa are set to face each other in a three-match ODI series, starting on September 2, 2025, at Headingley in Leeds.
England will be back in white-ball action after almost two months. Their last ODI outing was against the West Indies, followed by a big Test series against India. In between, many of their top players stayed busy in The Hundred, which helped them stay sharp and in form. Playing at home, England will be keen to make a strong start to the series.
South Africa, meanwhile, come into this contest with plenty of confidence. They recently defeated Australia in an ODI series and have had time to rest and prepare. With momentum on their side, the Proteas will be looking to carry that form into this series and get another big win away from home.
SA vs ENG 2025 – 1st ODI
| Match | 1st ODI |
|---|---|
| Teams | South Africa vs England |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 5:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds, United Kingdom |
| Live On | Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV, FanCode |
Weather Report
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Headingley, Leeds |
| Weather | Cloudy |
| Temperature | 17°C |
| Precipitation | 15% |
| Humidity | 68% |
| Wind | 19 km/h |
Eng vs SA 1st ODI Pitch Report
Since it’s a day-night game, the Headingley pitch is likely to help the fast bowlers early on, with the new ball moving around a bit. As the match goes on, the surface should get better for batting, making it easier to score runs. Spinners could also get some grip and support in the middle overs.
| Venue Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches | 23 |
| Win Bat First | 43% |
| Win Bowl First | 43% |
| Avg 1st Inns | 251 |
| Avg 2nd Inns | 227 |
| Highest Total | 351/9 – PAK vs ENG |
| Lowest Total | 148/10 – NZW vs ENGW |
| Highest Chased | 324/2 – SL vs ENG |
| Lowest Defended | 232/9 – SL vs ENG |
Eng vs SA 1st ODI Head-to-Head stats
| Matches Played | Won by ENG | Won by SA | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 30 | 35 | 05 | 01 |
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| England (ENG) | W • W • W • L • L |
| South Africa (SA) | L • W • W • L • W |
England vs South Africa Full Squad
England ODI squad: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk)
South Africa ODI squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs
England vs South Africa Predicted Playing XIs
England Probable 11: Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith (wk), Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker
South Africa Probable 11: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (captain), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka
Who Will Win the Match?
Prediction: England to win the match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Opted To | Powerplay Score | Final Score | Match Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | England | Bowl First | 55-60 | 270–280 | England |
| Scenario 2 | South Africa | Bowl First | 50-55 | 260–270 | England |
Where to watch England vs South Africa, 1st ODI?
| Country | TV | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network | Fancode app and website |
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