The much-anticipated ODI series between England and South Africa will commence on September 2, 2025. The two teams will face each other in a three-match series. England appears b on their home turf, while South Africa is in excellent form recently.
Sports News: The South African team is currently touring England, where an exciting cricket series will be played between the two nations. The tour will kick off with an ODI series, with the first match scheduled for September 2. Following this, the second ODI will be played on September 4, and the third and deciding match on September 7. After the ODI series, both teams will compete in a T20 series.
Both England and South Africa are known for their aggressive style of play in limited-overs cricket, so spectators can expect tough contests and thrilling encounters throughout the tour.
When and Where Will the First ODI Be Played?
The first ODI match of the series will be played on September 2, 2025. The match will commence at 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time. This match will be held on England's home ground, where both teams will aim to gain an early advantage in the series. Indian cricket fans can watch the live broadcast of this match on the Sony Sports Network on TV. Meanwhile, the live streaming of the match will be available on the FanCode app. This means fans can easily enjoy the match on their mobile phones or laptops.
Recent Performance of England and South Africa
England won their previous ODI series against the West Indies 3-0. In that series, Joe Root was the highest run-scorer, accumulating 267 runs in three matches. Adil Rashid played a crucial role in his team's victory by taking the most wickets, with 9. On the other hand, South Africa clinched the ODI series against Australia 2-1 in August 2025.
In that series, fast bowler Lungi Ngidi showed excellent form, taking 7 wickets in just two innings. In batting, Australia's Mitchell Marsh was the top run-scorer, but South Africa secured the win.
ODI encounters between England and South Africa have always been exciting. Both teams possess star players who can turn the tide of a match at any moment. While England will look to leverage their home conditions, South Africa's aim will be to put the English batsmen under pressure with their b pace bowling attack.
Schedule
- First ODI: September 2, 2025
- Second ODI: September 4, 2025
- Third ODI: September 7, 2025
England and South Africa Squads
England Squad: Harry Brook (Captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, and Jamie Smith (Wicketkeeper).
South Africa Squad: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Luan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, and Tristan Stubbs.
