England vs South Africa (ENG vs SA) 1st ODI prediction: get insights, key players, and winning odds. Who will dominate in today’s thrilling ENG vs SA clash?
England (ENG) and South Africa (SA) are gearing up for the first ODI of their three-match series at Headingley in Leeds on Tuesday, September 2. Notably, Proteas are on a white-ball tour to England, and begin it with the ODI leg.
The home team’s last white-ball assignment came in the month of May-June this year. against the West Indies. The Harry Brook-led team clean-swept both the ODI and T20I legs and finished the series on a high. With most of their players coming off their stints at The Hundred, they will be looking to contribute to the national team. Notably, the Three Lions witness the return of ace pacer Jofra Archer in the ODI setup.
Meanwhile, South Africa is entering fresh with an ODI series win against Australia after having lost the preceding T20I series by a 2-1 margin. The team will be happy to welcome star speedster Kagiso Rabada, who missed the last tour citing an ankle injury.
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ENG vs SA Match Details
| Match | England vs South Africa, 1st ODI, South Africa tour of England 2025 |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, September 2, 5:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | SonyLIV (app & website), FanCode (app & website) |
Pitch Report
The surface at Headingley in Leeds is preferred by the batters. Another high-scoring encounter could be quite a possibility, and the spinners will also get some help from the surface in the latter stages of the game. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.
Also Read: South Africa tour of England 2025 Schedule
ENG vs SA Head to Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | 71 |
| Won By ENG | 30 |
| Won By SA | 35 |
| No Result | 5 |
| Tied | 1 |
| First-Ever Fixture | March 12, 1992 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | March 1, 2025 |
ENG vs SA Predicted Playing XIs
England (ENG):
Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood
South Africa (SA):
Ryan Rickelton(w), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma(c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada
Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Joe Root
England’s veteran Joe Root could be the best batter in the first ODI against South Africa. In the last series against West Indies, the right-handed batter smashed 267 runs in three innings at an average of 133.50, and played a big role in the team’s series win. Root will be running high on confidence and will look to carry the same momentum forward.
Probable Best Bowler: Kagiso Rabada
South African ace pacer Kagiso Rabada could be the best bowler in the first ODI against England. Rabada, who missed the last tour to Australia, will be looking to make the most of this series. In 15 ODIs played in England conditions, the seamer has bagged 19 scalps.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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