The 1st ODI of the South Africa tour of England 2025 will see England take on South Africa at Headingley, Leeds on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. Here’s the match prediction, playing XIs, pitch, and weather report.
Match Overview
Match: England vs South Africa, 1st ODI
Date: 2 September 2025
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
Time: 5:30 PM (IST)
Pitch Report
Headingley offers good assistance for seamers early on with swing and bounce, especially under cloudy conditions. Batting becomes easier as the game progresses, but chasing here can be tricky. A score of 270–300 is generally competitive in ODIs.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 19°C
- Humidity: 68%
- Forecast: Mostly Cloudy
- Chances of Rain: 30%
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches | ENG Wins | SA Wins |
| ENG vs SA | 66 | 32 | 30 |
Probable XIs
England:
Harry Brook (C), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (WK), Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton, Joe Root
South Africa:
Temba Bavuma (C), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton
Prediction
- If England bat first: 280–300 → ENG likely to win
- If South Africa bat first: 260–280 → SA has the edge
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Disclaimer: The insights and predictions shared in this blog are for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are based on current team form, player performances, and historical data, but cannot guarantee match outcomes. Readers are advised to use their own judgment and discretion when interpreting these forecasts.