ENG vs SA 2025: Predicting England XI for 2nd T20I

England will face South Africa in the second match of the three-T20I series Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Old Trafford in Manchester. England trail the series 0-1 after losing the first match in Cardiff.

After losing the ODI series 1-2 to South Africa, England were raring to go in the first T20I, but the match was reduced due to rain, and they lost, failing to chase 69 runs in five overs. However, they will hope for a full game in Manchester to get back in the series.

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

Top Order:  

Phil Salt and Jos Buttler are likely to open the innings for England. Phil Salt has made 1193 runs at an average of 33.13 and at a strike rate of 164.09 in 44 T20Is, including three centuries and five fifties, with the best score of 119. Jos Buttler, on the other hand, is the highest run-getter for England in T20Is. He has scored 3725 runs at an average of 35.81 and at a strike rate of 147.20 in 138 T20Is, including one century and 27 fifties, with the best score of 101*. Jacob Bethell is expected to helm the no. 3 spot in the playing XI, as he has impressed thus far in his 14-T20I career.

Middle Order:  

Harry Brook is likely to stick to his no. 4 spot, followed by Tom Banton and Will Jacks. Brook has scored 873 runs at a strike rate of 146.23 in 48 T20Is for England, including four fifties with the best score of 81*. Tom Banton has a young career with 365 runs with a strike rate of 151.45, including two fifties so far. Will Jacks will be the bowling all-rounder but can tonk a few as well. Jacks has 400 runs at a strike rate of 135.59 in 27 T20Is for England.

Bowlers:  

Adil Rashid is the premier spinner for England, having taken 136 wickets at an economy of 7.43. He might be assisted in the spin department by Liam Dawson, who had taken 11 wickets in 15 T20Is for England. Luke Wood is likely to complete the England playing XI. Wood has 15 wickets in eight T20Is at an economy of 9.00 and best bowling figures of 3/24.

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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