South Africa made easy work of England with only Jamie Smith showing some form of resistance. Keshav Maharaj continues to silently plug away while the bowling attack did well to collectively apply pressure on a struggling and possibliy tired England batting line-up.

ENG vs SA Match Details

Date: September 4th, 2025

Time:  5:30 PM IST

Venue: Lords, London

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

Lords 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

ENG vs SA Predicted Playing XI

England Playing XI 

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

South Africa Playing XI

Aiden Markaram, Ryan Rickleton, Temba Bavuma, Tony de Zorzi, Tristin Stubbs, Dewald Brewis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

ENG vs SA: Players to Watch

Dewald Brewis

Dewald Brewis has coem 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 ODI form.

Match Prediction: South Africa Will Win the Match