ENG vs SA 1st ODI, 2nd Sep 2025: Get ready for a thrilling encounter as England (ENG) take on South Africa (SA) in the 1st ODI of the South Africa tour of England 2025. The match is scheduled at Headingley on September 2, 2025, at 5:30 PM IST.
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ENG vs SA 1st ODI Match Details
| Team | England (ENG) vs South Africa (SA) |
| Competition | South Africa tour of England 2025 |
| Date & Time | September 2, 2025, 5:30 PM |
| Venue | Headingley |
| Live Stream | Fancode App |
| Scorecard | ENG vs SA Live Score |
ENG vs SA Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records
England Team News & Analysis
England won their recent match against the West Indies by 7 wickets (DLS Method). In that match, Jamie Smith delivered a solid performance, scoring 64 runs in 28 balls, while Ben Duckett added 58 runs off 46 balls. On the bowling side, Adil Rashid and Saqib Mahmood picked up 3 and 2 wickets respectively.
Currently, England is ranked 8th in the ICC ODI Rankings. One key player to watch is Jamie Smith, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the top order.
South Africa Team News & Analysis
South Africa lost their recent match against
Australia by 276 runs. In that match, Dewald Brevis played a brilliant knock, scoring 49 runs in 28 balls, while Tony de Zorzi added 33 runs off 30 balls. On the bowling side, Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy picked up 1 and 1 wickets respectively.
Currently, South Africa is ranked 6th in the ICC ODI Rankings. One key player to watch is Dewald Brevis, who has consistently delivered impactful performances at the top order.
Head-to-Head Stats
In the last 10 matches, South Africa has dominated with a win percentage of 60%, while England has won 40% of the matches.
| Match Played | England Win | South Africa Win | Draw/Tie | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 (0%) | 6 (100%) | 0 | 0 |
Also read – ENG vs SA Player Battle & Head to Head Team Stats in ODI – 2025
ENG vs SA Probable Playing XI & Key Player
| ENG Probable XI | SA Probable XI |
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Key Players For England
- Top Batters: Jos Buttler (WK), Joe Root, Ben Duckett
- Top Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Jacob Bethell
Key Players For South Africa
- Top Batters: Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma, Dewald Brevis
- Top Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungisani Ngidi
ENG vs SA 1st ODI Pitch Report & Weather update for Headingley
Pitch Report — The pitch conditions here at Headingley traditionally ODI reads as flat, quick deck, pacy track with bounce, fair for batters, with average purchase for spinners. Par-score bands sit roughly at Low: 225, Medium: 270, High: 290.
Live Weather Update - — Currently Overcast clouds. heavy cloud could exaggerate early swing. winds near 7 m/s can make aerial hitting riskier.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Flat Track Pitch |
| Batting Condition | Average |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Pace & Bounce |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Average |
ENG vs SA 1st ODI Player Stats & Record for Headingley
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| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhuan dre Pretorius (WK) | 92.67 | 142 | 0 | 39,46,57 | 0,0,0 |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | 80.8 | 174 | 0 | 38,9,4,62,61 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Matthew Breetzke (WK) | 63.4 | 197 | 0 | 24,68,72,16,17 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ryan Rickelton (WK) | 41.4 | 67 | 0 | 0,0,1,35,31 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jamie Smith (WK) | 32.4 | 80 | 0 | 5,13,0,62,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tom Banton (WK) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Brook (BAT) | 83.4 | 211 | 0 | 6,34,135,3,33 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jacob Bethell (BAT) | 81 | 199 | 1 | 11,18,2,110,58 | 0,0,0,0,1 |
| Dewald Brevis (BAT) | 70 | 168 | 0 | 29,54,37,6,42 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Joe Root (BAT) | 63.2 | 190 | 0 | 2,25,2,100,61 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tony de Zorzi (BAT) | 60 | 152 | 0 | 17,39,2,76,18 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tristan Stubbs (BAT) | 43.2 | 143 | 0 | 10,58,0,1,74 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Temba Bavuma (BAT) | 35.6 | 104 | 0 | 48,46,0,4,6 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ben Duckett (BAT) | 22.4 | 56 | 0 | 8,1,2,31,14 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Overton (ALL) | 112.6 | 157 | 6 | 68,42,46,0,1 | 2,1,0,0,3 |
| Jofra Archer (BOWL) | 105.6 | 45 | 11 | 16,2,0,27,0 | 0,3,4,4,0 |
| Kagiso Rabada (BOWL) | 95.4 | 41 | 11 | 16,0,0,14,11 | 2,1,3,3,2 |
| Lhuan dre Pretorius (WK) | 92.67 | 142 | 0 | 39,46,57 | 0,0,0 |
| Harry Brook (BAT) | 83.4 | 211 | 0 | 6,34,135,3,33 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Nandre Burger (BOWL) | 81.6 | 20 | 11 | 0,17,3,0,0 | 1,2,1,4,3 |
| Jacob Bethell (BAT) | 81 | 199 | 1 | 11,18,2,110,58 | 0,0,0,0,1 |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | 80.8 | 174 | 0 | 38,9,4,62,61 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Keshav Maharaj (BOWL) | 80.8 | 48 | 9 | 20,10,17,1,0 | 1,0,2,2,4 |
| Corbin Bosch (ALL) | 72.8 | 105 | 4 | 9,29,67,0,0 | 0,0,2,0,2 |
| Dewald Brevis (BAT) | 70 | 168 | 0 | 29,54,37,6,42 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Adil Rashid (BOWL) | 66.4 | 16 | 8 | 1,9,4,0,2 | 1,1,1,3,2 |
| Aiden Markram (ALL) | 66.4 | 167 | 0 | 1,110,7,0,49 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Brydon Carse (ALL) | 64.6 | 46 | 6 | 36,3,0,0,7 | 1,0,3,2,0 |
| Matthew Breetzke (WK) | 63.4 | 197 | 0 | 24,68,72,16,17 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Joe Root (BAT) | 63.2 | 190 | 0 | 2,25,2,100,61 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tony de Zorzi (BAT) | 60 | 152 | 0 | 17,39,2,76,18 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Saqib Mahmood (BOWL) | 58.6 | 7 | 8 | 2,0,0,0,5 | 0,2,3,3,0 |
| Senuran Muthusamy (BOWL) | 50.8 | 22 | 6 | 7,9,4,0,2 | 1,1,2,0,2 |
| Will Jacks (ALL) | 48 | 114 | 1 | 19,39,7,0,49 | 0,0,0,0,1 |
| Wiaan Mulder (ALL) | 47 | 62 | 4 | 0,0,5,26,31 | 0,3,0,1,0 |
| Kwena Maphaka (BOWL) | 44.75 | 1 | 5 | 0,0,0,1 | 0,0,1,4 |
| Tristan Stubbs (BAT) | 43.2 | 143 | 0 | 10,58,0,1,74 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Ryan Rickelton (WK) | 41.4 | 67 | 0 | 0,0,1,35,31 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Temba Bavuma (BAT) | 35.6 | 104 | 0 | 48,46,0,4,6 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Jamie Smith (WK) | 32.4 | 80 | 0 | 5,13,0,62,0 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Lungisani Ngidi (BOWL) | 29 | 1 | 4 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 0,1,0,2,1 |
| Ben Duckett (BAT) | 22.4 | 56 | 0 | 8,1,2,31,14 | 0,0,0,0,0 |
| Tom Banton (WK) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rehan Ahmed (ALL) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sonny Baker (BOWL) | -5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player Name | Avg Fpts | Total Runs | Total Wk | Recent Runs | Recent Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer (BOWL) | 105.6 | 45 | 11 | 16,2,0,27,0 | 0,3,4,4,0 |
| Kagiso Rabada (BOWL) | 95.4 | 41 | 11 | 16,0,0,14,11 | 2,1,3,3,2 |
| Nandre Burger (BOWL) | 81.6 | 20 | 11 | 0,17,3,0,0 | 1,2,1,4,3 |
| Keshav Maharaj (BOWL) | 80.8 | 48 | 9 | 20,10,17,1,0 | 1,0,2,2,4 |
| Adil Rashid (BOWL) | 66.4 | 16 | 8 | 1,9,4,0,2 | 1,1,1,3,2 |
| Saqib Mahmood (BOWL) | 58.6 | 7 | 8 | 2,0,0,0,5 | 0,2,3,3,0 |
| Senuran Muthusamy (BOWL) | 50.8 | 22 | 6 | 7,9,4,0,2 | 1,1,2,0,2 |
| Kwena Maphaka (BOWL) | 44.75 | 1 | 5 | 0,0,0,1 | 0,0,1,4 |
| Lungisani Ngidi (BOWL) | 29 | 1 | 4 | 1,0,0,0,0 | 0,1,0,2,1 |
| Sonny Baker (BOWL) | -5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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England vs South Africa Best Captain/Vice-Captain Prediction Today Match
| Player | Role | Avg FPTs | At Venue | Vs Opp | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Root | BAT | 144 | 0 | 67 | 150.3 |
| J Archer | BOWL | 97.6 | 0 | 125.5 | 128.6 |
| K Maphaka | BOWL | 139.2 | 0 | 0 | 126.1 |
| A Rashid | BOWL | 89.2 | 111 | 36.5 | 120.85 |
FAQ – ENG vs SA Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players For England (ENG)?
J Archer, A Rashid, H Brook, and J Overton will be the key players for Team ENG.
Which are the Key Players For South Africa (SA)?
M Breetzke, K Maharaj, L dre Pretorius, and K Maphaka will be the key players for Team SA.
What’s the pitch report and weather update for Headingley?
The pitch at Headingley for ODI matches offers a balanced contest. The first-innings average score is 234, meaning both batters and bowlers get opportunities. However, the second innings sees a decline in scoring.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s ENG vs SA match?
J Root, J Archer, K Maphaka, and A Rashid will be the good options for C/VC.
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