England (ENG) will lock horns with South Africa (SA) in the second ODI of the three-match series on Thursday, September 4, at Lord’s, London. The Proteas head into the contest with a 1-0 lead after a dominant display in the opening encounter. The hosts endured a dismal outing at Headingley, Leeds, where they were bundled out for just 131 runs. None of the English batters found their rhythm as South Africa’s bowlers dictated terms. With the series on the line, England must regroup quickly and deliver a strong performance in front of their home crowd. A defeat here would hand the visitors an unassailable series win.

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Meanwhile, South Africa will take confidence from their commanding seven-wicket victory. Their bowlers laid the platform, and the batters ensured a comfortable chase. Skipper Temba Bavuma’s men will now aim to maintain their momentum at Lord’s and seal the series with one match to spare. Much will hinge on whether their bowlers can replicate their brilliance from the first ODI.

South Africa vs England , 2nd ODI: Live Streaming Details 

South Africa vs England , 2nd ODI: Probable Playing XI

England

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

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

Team India pacer Prasidh Krishna has revealed his heated exchange with Joe Root during the fifth Test against England at the Oval in London. Krishna said that Root thought he was being abused on the field. Although Root is usually a calm player, he got angry when England tried to take the advantage from India on Day 2 of the fifth Test. During the conversation, Root reacted aggressively, and the umpires had to step in and separate them.

Krishna on Heated Moment with Joe Root

Speaking in a recent interview with ESPN Cricinfo, Prasidh Krishna talked about his heated moment with Joe Root. He said, "I don't know why Rooty reacted. I just said, 'You're looking in great shape,' and then it turned into a lot of abuse. I spoke to most of them, including Root. I asked him what happened. He said, 'I thought you abused me.' I said, 'No.' He replied, 'I just wanted to get myself going, so I had to pump myself up.'"

“That’s what I love about the sport. That’s the way I’ve always played it. To see everybody, especially a legend like him, putting it all out there and fighting for the team, is something for everyone to learn from,” Krishna added.

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Krishna Praises Root and Key Performance

Although Krishna struggled in his first two Tests, he played a key role in helping India win by six runs at The Oval. He took eight wickets across two innings as India defended 373 on Day 5. Krishna also praised Root for giving his best to help his team. He said, "That's what I love about the sport. To see everyone, especially a legend like him, putting it all out there and fighting for the team, is something for everyone to learn from. Sometimes it takes more than skill; it takes mental grit to be part of that journey."

More Incidents During the Test

Root was visibly upset at something Krishna said, shouting at the seamer before the umpires warned India about their behavior.

Ben Duckett was involved in two incidents during the match. In the second, he appeared to anger Sai Sudharsan after his late dismissal. Earlier, he was heard on stump microphones telling Akash Deep, “You can’t get me out,” only to be dismissed by the pace bowler and receive an unusual send-off.

The five-Test series ended 2-2, and India and England shared the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

The Oval Invincibles have dominated this tournament after claiming top spot in the group stage with six wins from eight contests to book their place in the final. 

The Rockets have been one of the most dependable teams this season, taking six wins in eight outings to grab second place and seal their playoff position. Their Eliminator, against Northern Superchargers, was washed out due to rain, and the Rockets made it to the finals as they finished above the Superchargers on the points table, who were at number three.

OVI vs TRT Match Details

Date: 31st August, 2025

Time: 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Lord's, London 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

OVI vs TRT Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters OVI vs TRT

• Jordan Cox (OVI) - 327 runs in this tournament 

• Joe Root (TRT) - 229 runs in this tournament 

• Tom Banton (TRT) - 234 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler OVI vs TRT

• Rehan Ahmed (TRT) - 11 wickets in this tournament

• Sam Curran (OVI)  - 12 wickets in this tournament 

• Tom Curran (OVI) - 11 wickets in this tournament 

OVI vs TRT Recent Performance

OVI vs TRT Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If OVI bats first

• First Innings score prediction- OVI is expected to score 160-175 runs

• Result prediction- OVI will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If TRT bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TRT is expected to score 135-145 runs.

• Result prediction- OVI will win the match by 4 wickets 

OVI vs TRT Predicted Playing XI

Oval Invincibles (OVI) Playing XI 

Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Miles Hammond, Adam Zampa, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff.

Trent Rockets (TRT) Playing XI

Tom Banton, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Ross Whiteley, David Willey (c), Marcus Stoinis, George Linde, Sam Hain, Ben Cox (wk), Sam James Cook, Lockie Ferguson.

OVI vs TRT Complete Squad

Oval Invincibles  - 

Kane Williamson (captain), Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, David Warner, Daniel Worrall, Richard Gleeson, Luke Wood, Olly Stone, Ashton Turner, Ollie Pope, Jafer Chohan, Keaton Jennings, Wayne Madsen, Sean Dickson, Ryan Higgins.

Trent Rockets -

Tom Moores(WK), Joe Root, Samuel Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop(WK), Tom Banton(WK), Calvin Harrison, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey(C), George Linde, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Lockie Ferguson, Dillon Pennington, Ben Sanderson, Callum Parkinson, Akeal Hosein.

OVI vs TRT Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Oval Invincibles To win

We predict that Oval Invincibles will win this Hundred Men's match. Will Jacks, Sam Curran and Donovan Ferreira will be key players to watch out for.

Northern Superchargers have had a strong campaign this year, finishing the league phase with five wins from eight games to book their playoff spot. But one of those three defeats came against Trent Rockets, who they'll face again in the Eliminator. 

On the other hand, The Trent Rockets have been rock solid this season, winning six from eight games to lock up second place and earn their playoff spot. They come into the Eliminator after back-to-back dominant performances, so confidence should be high.

TRT vs NOS Match Details

Date: 30th August, 2025

Time: 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Kennington Oval, London 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

TRT vs NOS Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters TRT vs NOS

• Zak Crawley (NOS) - 280 runs in this tournament 

• Joe Root (TRT) - 228 runs in this tournament 

• Tom Banton (TRT) - 228 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler TRT vs NOS

• Rehan Ahmed (TRT) - 10 wickets in this tournament

• Matthew Potts (NOS)  - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Lockie Ferguson (TRT) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

TRT vs NOS Recent Performance

TRT vs NOS Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If TRT bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TRT is expected to score 160-175 runs

• Result prediction- TRT will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If NOS bats first

• First Innings score prediction- NOS is expected to score 135-145 runs.

• Result prediction- TRT will win the match by 5 wickets 

TRT vs NOS Predicted Playing XI

Northern Superchargers (NOS) Playing XI 

Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook (c), Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), David Miller, Samit Patel, Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Jacob Duffy.

Trent Rockets (TRT) Playing XI

Joe Root, Max Holden, Tom Banton, David Willey (c), Marcus Stoinis, Ben Cox (wk), Sam Hain, George Linde, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Sanderson, Lockie Ferguson.

TRT vs NOS Complete Squad

Northern Superchargers - 

Harry Brook, David Miller, Adil Rashid, Zak Crawley, Mitchell Santner, Dan Lawrence, Brydon Carse, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Potts, Michael Pepper, Dawid Malan, Pat Brown, Graham Clark, Tom Lawes, James Fuller, Rocky Flintoff.

Trent Rockets -

Tom Moores(WK), Joe Root, Samuel Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop(WK), Tom Banton(WK), Calvin Harrison, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey(C), George Linde, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Lockie Ferguson, Dillon Pennington, Ben Sanderson, Callum Parkinson, Akeal Hosein.

TRT vs NOS Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Trent Rockets To win

We predict that Trent Rockets will win this Hundred Men's match. Joe Root, Tom Banton and Lockie Ferguson will be key players to watch out for.

The 27th match of The Hundred 2025 was played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Trent Rockets captain David Willey won the toss and decided to bowl first. Welsh Fire brought in Josh Hull for Ajeet Dale, while Rockets added Lockie Ferguson to their side.

Stevie Eskinazi played a crucial knock of 53 runs from 42 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes. Captain Tom Abell also batted well, scoring 48 runs from 29 balls ,five boundaries and a six. Big players like Steve Smith and Jonny Bairstow could not score more, both falling early for just 8 runs each. In the end, Chris Green hit 11 quick runs to help Fire reach 150/6. For the Rockets, Sam Cook took two wickets, while Stoinis, Ferguson, and Willey picked one each.

Chasing the target, Tom Banton and Joe Root gave Rockets a flying start with a 66-run stand in 33 balls. Banton hit 32 from 20, while Root stayed till the end with a brilliant 64 not out from 41 balls, including four fours and three sixes. The Rockets slipped from 88/1 to 131/5, but Root held his nerve and finished the chase. They reached the target in the last over, winning by three wickets with two balls left.

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Trent Rockets showcased excellent form in this tournament, winning four out of their six matches and currently hold the third position in the table with 16 points. However, they lost their last match by six wickets against Oval Invincibles.

On the other hand, Welsh Fire have secured just two victories and currently occupy the bottom position in the points table with eight wickets. They won their last match by eight wickets against Birmingham Phoenix, successfully chasing the target of 140 runs. 

WEF vs TRT Match Details

Date: 24th August, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

WEF vs TRT Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters WEF vs TRT

• Jonny Bairstow (WEF) - 235 runs in this tournament 

• Tom Banton (TRT) - 195 runs in this tournament 

• Rehan Ahmed (TRT) - 142 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler WEF vs TRT

• Riley Meredith (WEF) - 9 wickets in this tournament

• Chris Green (WEF)  - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Rehan Ahmed (TRT) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

WEF vs TRT Recent Performance

WEF vs TRT Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If OVI bats first

• First Innings score prediction-OVI is expected to score 160-175 runs

• Result prediction- OVI will win the match by 15-25 Runs 

Scenario 2- If NOS bats first

• First Innings score prediction- NOS is expected to score 140-155 runs.

• Result prediction- OVI will win the match by 4 wickets 

WEF vs TRT Predicted Playing XI

Welsh Fire (WEF) Playing XI 

Steven Smith, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Tom Abell (c), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ben Kellaway, Saif Zaib, Stephen Eskinazi, Chris Green, David Payne, Ajeet Dale, Riley Meredith.

Trent Rockets (TRT) Playing XI

Max Holden, Joe Root, Tom Banton, David Willey (c), Marcus Stoinis, Tom Moores (wk), Rehan Ahmed, George Linde, Sam Hain, Sam James Cook, Ben Sanderson.

WEF vs TRT Complete Squad

Welsh Fire - 

Jonny Bairstow(WK), David Payne, Luke Wells, Stephen Eskinazi, Tom Abell(C), Matt Henry, Tom Kohler Cadmore(WK), Mason Crane, Chris Green, Paul Walter, Benjamin Kellaway, Steven Smith, Saif Zaib, Riley Meredith, Josh Hull, Ajeet Dale.

Trent Rockets -

Tom Moores(WK), Joe Root, Samuel Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop(WK), Tom Banton(WK), Calvin Harrison, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey(C), George Linde, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Lockie Ferguson, Dillon Pennington, Ben Sanderson, Callum Parkinson, Akeal Hosein.

WEF vs TRT Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Trent Rockets To win

We predict that Trent Rockets will win this Hundred Men's match. Joe Root, Tom Banton and Marcus Stoinis will be key players to watch out for.

The recently concluded 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy witnessed some outstanding batting performances, with Indian Test captain Shubman Gill and England’s seasoned batter Joe Root leading the charts. Both players displayed remarkable consistency and skill throughout the five-match series, which ended in an exciting 2-2 draw.

Gill, who has been in excellent form, finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer. The young skipper piled up 754 runs in 10 innings at an impressive average of 75.40, showcasing his class with both patience and aggression when required. His ability to anchor the innings as well as accelerate under pressure stood out as a key factor in India’s performances.

Meanwhile, Root reaffirmed his status as England’s most reliable and dependable batter in Test cricket. The experienced batter collected 537 runs from nine innings at a solid average of 67.12. His calm presence and ability to play long innings ensured England stayed competitive throughout the series.

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Shubman Gill vs Joe Root: A Statistical Showdown:

In his very first series as India’s Test captain, Shubman Gill produced a remarkable run of form, scoring four centuries. He began the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with a composed 147 in Leeds before lighting up Birmingham with knocks of 269 and 161. After a brief dip, he returned strongly with a fighting 103 in the drawn Manchester Test.

England’s Joe Root also enjoyed an excellent series, compiling three centuries and a fifty. The veteran struggled for consistency early on but came alive in the later matches, striking 104 at Lord’s, a majestic 150 in Manchester, and another hundred, 105, at The Oval.

So far, Gill has represented India in 37 Tests. Following his stellar showing in England, it becomes interesting to compare his numbers with Root’s statistics at a similar stage in his career.

• Shubman Gill vs Joe Root – Comparing Runs and Batting Averages After Playing 37 Test Matches:

Shubman Gill has scored 2,647 runs from 37 Tests and 69 innings, holding a respectable batting average of 41.35. Notably, his numbers received a major boost after the recent tour of England, as his average had previously hovered in the mid-30s. Against England alone, Gill has been outstanding, scoring 1,346 runs in 15 Tests at a healthy average of 51.76.

His record against other teams, however, has been mixed. Gill has scored 537 runs in nine Test matches against Australia, averaging a modest 35.80 overall. In five matches against New Zealand, he scored 324 runs at 32.40, while his four Tests against Bangladesh yielded 321 runs at 45.85. Facing South Africa, Gill has struggled, producing only 74 runs in two Tests at 18.50.

At the end of 37 Tests and 68 innings, Joe Root had already established himself as one of England’s finest batters, amassing 3,196 runs at a remarkable average of 54.16. A large portion of his success came against Australia, scoring 991 runs in 14 Ashes Tests at 41.29. His dominance against India stood out even more, with 611 runs in just six matches at a phenomenal average of 101.83.

Root’s performances against other teams were equally impressive. Root scored 514 runs in seven Tests against New Zealand at 39.53 and added 358 runs in three matches versus West Indies, averaging an impressive 89.50. Against Pakistan, he managed 287 runs in three Tests at 57.40, while two games against Sri Lanka brought 259 runs at 86.33, underlining his consistency across conditions and opponents.

• Shubman Gill vs Joe Root – Test Centuries Compared After First 37 Matches:

Shubman Gill has registered nine centuries and seven fifties in his Test career so far. Remarkably, six of those hundreds have come against England, including four during the 2025 England tour and two in India earlier in 2024. Among his remaining three tons, two were scored against Bangladesh, while one came against Australia, showcasing his ability to deliver match-defining knocks across different opponents and conditions.

By the time Joe Root completed 37 Test matches, he had scored eight centuries and 18 fifties. Out of those hundreds, three were registered against Australia, two versus India, and one each against New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and West Indies. His highest Test score at that stage was an unbeaten 200, achieved against Sri Lanka at Lord’s in 2014, underlining his ability to play big innings.

• Shubman Gill vs Joe Root – Comparing Their Overseas Test Records After Playing 37 Matches Each: 

Shubman Gill has played 18 Test matches away from home, scoring 1,403 runs in 34 innings at an average of 43.84. His overseas record includes five centuries and two half-centuries, highlighting his ability to perform in challenging conditions. Additionally, Gill has featured in two Tests at neutral venues, where he managed 67 runs at an average of 16.75, showing room for improvement outside familiar and traditional environments.

In his first 37 Tests, Joe Root played 13 matches away from home, scoring 907 runs in 24 innings at an average of 43.19, which included one century and six fifties. He also featured in three neutral venue Tests, where he performed impressively, amassing 287 runs at 57.40 with the help of three half-centuries, underlining his consistency and adaptability in different playing conditions.

• Shubman Gill vs Joe Root – Comparing Match-Winning Test Records After 37 Games:

Across his first 37 Tests, Shubman Gill played in 18 Indian wins, where he scored 1,573 runs from 33 innings at a superb 54.24 average, with six hundreds and three fifties. However, in 13 defeats, his numbers dipped, managing 657 runs at an average of 25.26 with just one century and two half-centuries, highlighting a sharp contrast between his performances in winning and losing causes.

After 37 Tests, Joe Root was part of 14 England wins, scoring 1,653 runs in 24 innings at a brilliant 78.71 average, with six centuries and eight half-centuries. In contrast, across 12 defeats, Root managed 554 runs at 24.08, registering four half-centuries. His record clearly reflects how impactful he was in England’s wins compared to their losses during that period.

The 23rd game of The Hundred 2025 was played at Kennington Oval, where Oval Invincibles defeated Trent Rockets in a lively match. Captain Sam Billings won the toss for Oval and chose to bowl first. Both teams made one change – Saqib Mahmood came in for Jordan Clark, while Ben Sanderson replaced Lockie Ferguson.

Trent Rockets scored 171/7 in their 100 balls. Joe Root was the standout with a superb 76 from 41 balls, hitting 11 fours and a six. Rehan Ahmed made 28, and George Linde finished strongly with 25 off just 8 balls to give the innings late firepower.

In reply, Oval Invincibles chased the target calmly. Jordan Cox smashed 54 from only 24 balls, hitting two fours and six sixes. Tawanda Muyeye scored 20, and Donovan Ferreira hit the winning boundary. Oval finished at 172/4 with 11 balls left to win by six wickets.

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In the 20th match of The Hundred 2025 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Trent Rockets captain David Willey won the toss and chose to bowl first on a slow pitch. The Rockets played with the same team, while Manchester Originals made three changes, bringing in George Linde, Sam Hain, and Sam Cook. Manchester had a rough start. Opener McKinney got out for a duck in just two balls. Jos Buttler scored 19 from 16 balls and captain Phil Salt added 19, but no one stayed long enough to build the innings. Rachin Ravindra also fell for a golden duck.

The only good knock came from Lewis Gregory, who remained not out on 33 from 21 balls, hitting two fours and two sixes. The Rockets’ bowlers were on top, with Willey taking three wickets, while Rehan Ahmed and Sam Cook took two each. Manchester could only reach 98/8 in their 100 balls.

Chasing 99, the Rockets also lost quick wickets. Tom Banton made 11, and Joe Root managed just 4 runs. But then Rehan Ahmed changed the game with smart hitting. He scored an unbeaten 45 from 35 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes. Tom Moores also played some good aggresive shots to speed up the chase. Together, they guided the Rockets home in style, winning by 7 wickets with 26 balls left.

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An unorthodox shot from Joe Root, who is mostly known for his classical batting in Test matches. The batter, who knows the basics well enough, can play fancy shots too, practically proved by Joe Root during The Hundred 2025 match between London Spirit and Trent Rockets.

Against the fast bowler Luke Wood, Root played a ramp shot for a boundary. Trent Rockets was chasing a target of 163 in the second innings of the 100-ball match. The chasing team has no option but to go big from the beginning of the run chase. Root came to open the innings with Tom Banton. Both batters were batting well together, but they needed to rotate the strike with more quickness. So, Joe decided to try something fancy.

When Trent Rockets needed 142 runs to win in 82 balls, the star England batsman was up against Luke Wood. The pacer delivered a slower ball, guided towards the middle stump. Root got plenty of time to position himself perfectly for a ramp shot. The right-handed batsman sent the ball over the third-man region for a boundary. Root tried everything to play a long innings, but Liam Dawson crushed his dream. Root departed for 27 off 24.

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Rockets failed to hold their momentum 

London Spirit won the game against Trent Rockets by 21 runs. Another England international, Jamie Smith, was the man of the match, who played a 52-run innings against 34 deliveries for London. Kane Williamson, London Spirit skipper, scored 45 runs to register 162 in the first innings, which proved enough to outclass the Trent Rockets.

Trent started the run chase well, but a middle-order batting collapse caused them the defeat. Banton got 46, and Root 27, as the opening batters. In the middle order, only Marcus Stoinis batted significantly to score 35 runs on the scoreboard.