ENG vs SA 2025: Predicting South Africa XI for 1st ODI

South Africa will take on England in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday, September 2, at Headingley in Leeds. South Africa is in sixth place in the ODI rankings currently. 

The Proteas have won and lost four ODI matches each this year while against England, they have won four out of the last five ODI matches. South Africa have played 29 matches in England but have been victorious only on nine occasions. South Africa have never won an ODI game against England in Leeds.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of South Africa for the 1st ODI against England-

Top Order:  

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, and Temba Bavuma will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Bavuma is the second-highest run-scorer for South Africa in ODIs this year and has hit four half-centuries in six matches. Rickelton has made 199 runs, while Markram has scored 167 runs.

Middle Order:  

Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, and Dewald Brevis could be there in the middle order. Breetzke has made one century and three half-centuries in four innings this year for the Proteas. He is the highest run-scorer for the team.

Bowlers:  

Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, and Lungi Ngidi will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Ngidi is the highest wicket-taker for the Proteas this year with 14 wickets in seven matches at an average of 25.64 while Maharaj has picked up nine wickets; Rabada has taken five wickets so far this year.

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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