ENG vs SA 2025: England vs South Africa 1st ODI Match Prediction

The first match of England's three-match ODI series against South Africa is set for September 2, 2025, in Headingley, Leeds. After over two months, the hosts are making their comeback to white-ball action. They played a high-profile Test series against India after their final ODI match against the West Indies.

To keep themselves in rhythm and match shape, several of England's best players participated in The Hundred in the interim. England will be keen to get the series off to a fast start in front of their home crowd. However, having just won an ODI series against Australia, South Africa came to England with a lot of confidence. The Proteas will be looking to duplicate their success on English soil and win another series with momentum on their side and players who have had enough sleep.

England vs South Africa 1st ODI Match Details:

Headingley Pitch Report:

Early on, quick bowlers benefit from the pitch's typical good pace and bounce at Headingley in Leeds. But after they get used to the movement, batters can settle down and score runs at will as the game goes on. The ground is often still a balanced surface that offers opportunities for bowlers and batters, though spinners may receive some help later.

Head to Head:

England vs South Africa Pitch Report:

England: Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith (week), Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), and Ben Duckett

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (captain), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, and Kwena Maphaka

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