ENG vs SA 2nd ODI, 2025 Match Preview:

South Africa defeated England by 7 wickets in the first ODI of the 3-match series. Batting first, England was bowled out to 131 runs. In reply, South Africa successfully chased down the total in 20.5 overs. Aiden Markram displayed a brilliant batting performance while Keshav Maharaj and Wiaan Mulder shone with the ball.

On the other hand, Jamie Smith and Adil Rashid fought hard for England, but their effort was not enough. In this match, England will aim to bounce back to level the series. 

ENG vs SA Recent Performance

ENG vs SA South Africa tour of England, 2025 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ODI Series, 2025
• Match: ENG vs SA Match 2nd ODI
• Date: 4th Sept. 2025
• Match Start Time: 05:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, London, England
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: YouTube and Fan Code app.

ENG vs SA Head-to-Head Stats:

ENG vs SA Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather forecast for the 2nd ODI of the South Africa tour of England, 2025. The sky will be obvious. There is a moderate chance of rain. The temperature can go up to 17 degrees Celsius. Overall, ideal conditions for a good game of cricket.

According to previous data, the average score at this venue ranges between 260 and 300 runs. The surface is excellent for the batters and fast bowlers, promising a balanced contest.

Toss History at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, England: 

In the last 5 games at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, England, approximately 66% of matches have been won by the chasing side, indicating that the surface is more favourable for batters in the second half.      

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

England (ENG) Probable 11:

Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi.

ENG vs SA- Top Picks from England (ENG)

ENG vs SA- Top Picks from South Africa (SA)

ENG vs SA Cricket Winner Player Insights:

• Keshav Maharaj (SA) once again proved his worth, dismantling England's batting unit with his brilliant bowling performance. He took 4 wickets in the previous match.
• Aiden Markram (SA) played a commanding innings of 86 runs, helping his team to chase down the target successfully. He will be a must-own pick for this match.
• Adil Rashid (ENG) is the highest wicket-taker from the England side. The experienced leggie took 3 wickets.  
• Jamie Smith (ENG) is known for his attacking batting style. He scored 54 runs in the previous match and is expected to play a good knock in this match as well.

ENG vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

ENG vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Fantasy Team: Aiden Markaram(c), Joe Root(vc), Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton, Ben Duckett, Wiaan Mulder, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith, Adil Rashid, Keshav Maharaj, and Lungi Ngidi 

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice: 

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

England (ENG) is expected to win this match. England (ENG) has strong records at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. England won 7 out of their last 10 games at this venue.

ENG vs SA 2nd ODI FAQ

Who is likely to win the ENG vs SA match today?

England (ENG) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

South Africa (SA).

Who are the top fantasy picks for the ENG vs SA Dream11 team?

Aiden Markaram, Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Wiaan Mulder

What is the pitch report for this match?

The pitch is balanced, and we can expect a score range of around 260 to 300 runs.