ENG vs SA, 1st T20i Match Prediction– Who will win the Match?
ENG vs SA, Match Prediction – Today’s Match Analysis, Pitch Report, Probable Playing 11, Key Players & 100% Sure Insights. Who Will Win? Expert Predictions Inside!
England struggled in the ODI series only coming to the party in the Final game. They came to the party handsomely though and that could give them significant momentum for the next game. T20s are the formats to watch for now with a World Cup fast approaching and Engalnd will be looking to find their proper line-up and set of bowlers with Sam Curran and Jofra Archer both coming back.
ENG vs SA Match Details
Date: September 10th, 2025
Time: 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
ENG vs SA Weather Report
The weather is something to keep an eye on with rain likely in and around the day given the summer is receding in England.
ENG vs SA Pitch Report
Cardiff is one of the better batting surfaces in the country and batting first could be better with scoreboard pressure a factor in ODIs.
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ENG vs SA Head to Head
| Stats | Matches | ENG Won | SA Won | No-Result | Tie |
| Overall | 26 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| At Cardiff | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Five T20s | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
ENG vs SA Predicted Playing XI
England Playing XI
Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse
South Africa Playing XI
Aiden Markaram, Ryan Rickleton, Lhuan Dre Pretorius, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brewis, Corbin Bosch, Donovan Ferreira, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi
ENG vs SA: Players to Watch
Dewald Brewis
Dewald Brewis has come off age against Australia. Consistency though will be key with David Miller likely to take the number six spot when he is available at some point.
Jofra Archer
Eyes will be on Jofra Archer. He is one of few express pacers fit in the country now and England will be looking to manage his workload as they keep him warm and match fit for the Ashes.
ENG vs SA Match Tips
South Africa could start favorites with their recent form.
Match Prediction: South Africa Will Win the Match
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