ENG vs SA 2025: Predicting England XI for 1st T20I

England and South Africa will clash in the first of the three T20Is at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on September 10, 2025.

Both teams are coming off an engaging ODI series, where England managed to save face with a record 342-run win over South Africa in the final ODI. This will give the hosts a lot of confidence as they build towards the T20 World Cup next year.

Here is the predicted England XI for the 1st T20I:

Top Order:  

England has a heavy-hitting top order in T20Is, with Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, and Phil Salt likely to be chosen. All of them are hard-hitters and take advantage of the powerplay overs. Tom Banton has 360 runs at a strike rate of 152.54 in 17 T20Is, Duckett has 527 runs at a strike rate of 153.64 in 20 T20Is while Salt has 1193 runs at strike rate of 164.32 in 43 T20Is.

Middle Order: 

Captain Harry Brook will helm the middle order. He has 873 runs in 47 T20Is at a strike rate of 147.21. Jos Buttler has 3700 runs in 137 T20Is at a strike rate of 147.05 while Jacob Bethell has a young career in T20Is with 281 runs in 13 games and four wickets with his left-arm spin.

Bowlers:  

Adil Rashid is the highest wicket-taker for England in T20Is with 135 scalps in 127 matches. Jofra Archer has 41 wickets with his pace bowling for England in 34 T20Is with a best bowling of 4/33. Luke Wood has played seven T20Is so far, taking 13 wickets.

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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