ENG vs SA 1st ODI Playing XI: England will take on South Africa in the 1st ODI match of the South Africa tour of England 2025 at the Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds.
Both teams arrive with confidence — England have enjoyed an unbeaten summer at home so far, while South Africa come into this series after a strong 2-1 win over Australia. With the ODI World Cup just two years away, both sides will be eager to build momentum.
Let’s take a look at the ENG vs SA 1st ODI Match: Playing XI, key players, team news, and full squads.
ENG vs SA 1st ODI Match Playing XI- South Africa tour of England 2025
| England Playing XI | South Africa Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Tom Banton | Aiden Markram |
| Ben Duckett | Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk) |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | Ryan Rickelton |
| Joe Root | Temba Bavuma (c) |
| Harry Brook (c) | Tristan Stubbs |
| Jamie Smith | Dewald Brevis |
| Will Jacks | Wiaan Mulder |
| Rehan Ahmed | Kagiso Rabada |
| Brydon Carse | Lungi Ngidi |
| Jofra Archer | Keshav Maharaj |
| Adil Rashid | Kwena Maphaka |
Key Players to Watch
England
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Harry Brook – Leading the side, his aggressive style and leadership will be crucial.
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Jos Buttler – Veteran wicketkeeper-batter with the ability to change the game in a few overs.
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Jofra Archer – Back with pace and bounce, he will be key on Headingley’s surface.
South Africa
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Kagiso Rabada – World-class pacer who can rattle England’s top order.
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Dewald Brevis – The rising star with explosive batting skills.
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Keshav Maharaj – Will play a big role as the main spinner in the middle overs.
ENG vs SA 1st ODI Match Team News
England:
After home wins against West Indies and Zimbabwe, England enters this series full of confidence. Skipper Harry Brook brings a fearless mindset, with Joe Root and Jos Buttler providing balance in the middle order. Jofra Archer’s return to pace duties adds firepower to their attack.
South Africa:
The visitors arrive high on belief after defeating Australia away from home. With Markram and Pretorius setting the tone at the top, and Stubbs-Brevis in the middle order, their batting looks dangerous. Rabada and Ngidi will lead the seam attack, supported by Maharaj’s spin.
ENG vs SA Teams Full Squads
England Squad:
Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (wk), Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Ollie Pope, Gus Atkinson.
South Africa Squad:
Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Heinrich Klaasen.
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