ENG vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI 2025: While the focus is on the Ashes, England’s eyes for a brief period will move to white-ball cricket as they host South Africa in the first match of the ODI series of three games. Later, the two teams will also play three T20Is. This will be only their second assignment in Harry Brook’s captaincy since he was named the permanent skipper post Jos Buttler’s resignation..
ENG vs SA Live Score, 1st ODI 2025: England and South Africa will go head-to-head in the first ODI of a three-match series at the Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. Harry Brook will aim to prove his mettle as captain against a team which is coming to England on the back of winning an away ODI series against Australia last month..
Both teams are at full strength but the visitors are still without the service of star batter David Miller. However, their middle order is as strong as any around with the addition of Dewald Brevis and the presence of Tristan Stubbs. Kagiso Rabada and Matthew Breetze are missing the 1st game due to an injury..
Sonny Baker will make his debut for England after impressing in the Hundred. The 22-year-old pace will share fast-bowling duties with Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer. The hosts are on full strenghth with Joe Root and Jos Buttler set to feature too..
The two teams have played 71 ODIs with South Africa leading a 35:30 margin.The Proteas are looking for their first-ever win in Headingley having played 5 ODIs at the venue and lost four while one game was washed out..
Weather Report: There is a slight chance of rain in Leeds, but the game should be completed. It is a cold day with a maximum of 18 and a minimum of 13 degrees celcius.
Pitch Report: A high-scoring clash is expected..
England Playing XI: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker.
South Africa Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger.
England Squad:Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed.
South Africa Squad: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton(w), Temba Bavuma(c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Senuran Muthusamy, Tony de Zorzi, Nandre Burger, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius…
