ENG vs SA 2025: Predicting South Africa XI for 2nd T20I

South Africa will face England in the second match of the three-T20I series on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Old Trafford in Manchester. South Africa won the rain-affected first T20I against England in Cardiff.

Before the England tour, South Africa had faced Australia in a three-T20I series, which they lost 1-2. However, they have gotten back in form with the win in the first T20I, and will hope that rain does not interfere as they prepare for the upcoming tour of Asia.

Here is the predicted South Africa XI for the 2nd T20I against England:

Top Order: Aiden Markram (C), Ryan Rickelton (WK), Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Aiden Markram, the captain, will likely open the innings with Ryan Rickelton, with Lhuan-dre Pretorius to follow at no. 3. Markram has scored ,426 runs with a strike rate of 144.62 in 61 T20Is, including nine half-centuries with a best score of 70*. Ryan Rickelton has scored 361 runs with a strike rate of 131.75 in 17 T20Is, including two fifties with a best score of 76. Lhuan-dre Pretorius, after impressing in T20 leagues, has played nine T20Is for South Africa, scoring 133 runs at a strike rate of 127.88.

Middle Order: Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, Tristan Stubbs

Young Dewald Brevis has made a huge name for himself in Australia recently. He has scored 341 runs at a strike rate of 193.75 in 11 T20Is, including one ton and one half-century, with a best score of 125*. He will be joined by Donovan Ferreira and Tristan Stubbs. Ferreira has made 104 runs at a strike rate of 170.49 in seven T20Is, while Stubbs has scored 776 runs at a strike rate of 134.95 in 39 T20Is, including two half-centuries and a best score of 76.

Lower Order: Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch

Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch will likely be the two all-rounders in the South Africa XI. Jansen has scored 167 runs at a strike rate of 149.10 and has taken 18 wickets at an economy of 8.16. On the other hand, Bosch has taken 10 wickets at an economy of 8.32 in eight T20Is, with best bowling figures of 3/20.

Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lizaad Williams

Kagiso Rabada will lead the pace attack with Kwena Maphaka and Lizaad Williams for company. Rabada has taken 77 wickets at an economy of 8.27 in 69 T20Is, with best bowling figures of 3/18 while Maphaka has 15 wickets at an economy of 9.64 in 12 T20Is, with best bowling figures of 4/20. Williams has taken 20 wickets at an economy of 9.50 in 16 T20Is, with best bowling figures of 3/35.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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