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ENG vs SA Who Will Win Today, 1st ODI Match, Top Batter and Bowler Tips – South Africa Tour of England 2025

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Who Will Win Today’s ENG vs SA ODI Match? England (ENG) and South Africa (SA) will compete in the 1st ODI match South Africa tour of England 2025.

Are you looking for England vs South Africa Today Match Prediction? Find out in our prediction for today’s ENG vs. SA match. The England and South Africa cricket match will be held on Tuesday, September 2, at Headingley, Leeds.

ENG vs SA Match Details & Live Streaming

Detail Info
Match England vs South Africa 1st ODI
Tournament South Africa tour of England 2025
Date & Time Tuesday, September 2, 5:30 PM IST
Venue Headingley, Leeds
Live Streaming Fancode

ENG vs SA Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis

England

England return to white-ball cricket after two months, last playing ODIs against West Indies. Many players stayed in form through The Hundred. England won the last ODI against the West Indies by 7 wickets (DLS Method). They are ready to start their journey on a victory note.

Key Players for England:

Joe Root: Highest run scorer in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025.

Ben Duckett: Explosive opener, having scored 180 runs in the last five innings.

Harry Brook: Skipper Harry Brook comes to bat in the middle order and scored 175 runs in the last five matches.

Adil Rashid: Adil Rashid is the only specialist spinner and took 11 wickets in the last five matches.

Sonny Baker: England kept their senior players and gave Sonny Baker his first ODI cap.


South Africa (SA)

South Africa comes to England with confidence after winning their last ODI series against Australia. With momentum and rested players, they will look to repeat that success and win again on English soil.

Key Players for South Africa:

Matthew Breetzke: He comes to bat in the middle order and scored 307 runs in the last five matches.

Temba Bavuma: He will lead the SA side and is an in-form batter for the middle order.

Dewald Brevis: He had scored 149 runs in the last five matches.

Kagiso Rabada: He will lead the bowling attack and took 11 wickets in the last five matches.

Keshav Maharaj: A talented spinner in the SA squad who took 11 wickets in the last five matches.


England vs South Africa: Probable Playing 11

England Probable XI:

Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith (wk), Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed/ Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker

South Africa Probable XI:

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Temba Bavuma (captain), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka


England vs South Africa Today England Vs South Africa ODI Match Prediction

Expected the Highest run scorer for ENG in the match.

  • Joe Root
  • Ben Duckett

Expected the Highest run scorer for SA in the match.

  • Matthew Breetzke
  • Temba Bavuma

Who will pick the most wickets for ENG in the match?

  • Jofra Archer
  • Brydon Carse

Who will pick the most wickets for SA in the match?

  • Kagiso Rabada
  • Keshav Maharaj

Team Scores Prediction

  • England – 260+
  • South Africa – 240+

Which Team Will score more sixes?

  • England

Which Team Will score more fours?

  • England

Who will win today’s England Vs South Africa ODI match between ENG vs SA?

  • In the head-to-head, ENG won 30 matches out of 71, while SA won 35 matches.
  • England is full of confidence after their recent ODI series win over Australia.
  • England has the advantage of playing on its home ground.
  • Overall, the England side seems to be more balanced compared to South Africa.

We are backing England to win!

Also Read: ENG vs SA 1st ODI Match Playing XI, Team News, Key Players- South Africa Tour of England 2025