England and South Africa Set for Thrilling ODI Series
England and South Africa are gearing up for a three-match ODI series from September 2 to September 7, 2025, at some of the UK’s most famous cricket grounds. The first match will kick off at Headingley in Leeds on September 2, followed by the second ODI at the iconic Lord’s in London on September 4. The series will wrap up at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on September 7.
Harry Brook will lead the England team, which features experienced players like Jos Buttler, Joe Root, and Jonny Bairstow, along with rising star Rehan Ahmed.
On the other hand, South Africa will be captained by Temba Bavuma. They boast a strong squad, including players like Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, and Dewald Brevis. Rabada’s fitness, however, is under scrutiny due to a recent ankle issue.
With England looking to assert their home advantage and South Africa coming off a successful series in Australia, fans can expect exciting and high-quality cricket throughout this encounter.
Head-to-Head Stats
Overall Matches:
- Total: 71
- England: 30 wins
- South Africa: 35 wins
- Tied: 1
- No Result: 5
Matches in England:
- Total: 29
- England: 17 wins
- South Africa: 9 wins
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 3
Squads for the ODI Series
England Squad:
- Harry Brook (captain)
- Rehan Ahmed
- Jofra Archer
- Sonny Baker
- Tom Banton
- Jacob Bethell
- Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper)
- Brydon Carse
- Ben Duckett
- Will Jacks
- Saqib Mahmood
- Jamie Overton
- Adil Rashid
- Joe Root
- Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper)
South Africa Squad:
- Temba Bavuma (captain)
- Corbin Bosch
- Matthew Breetzke
- Dewald Brevis
- Nandre Burger
- Tony de Zorzi
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kwena Maphaka
- Aiden Markram
- Wiaan Mulder
- Senuran Muthusamy
- Lungi Ngidi
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Kagiso Rabada
- Ryan Rickelton
- Tristan Stubbs
How to Watch
Fans in India can catch the matches live on the Sony Sports Network, with Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD airing the action. Live streaming will also be available on the Sony LIV and Fancode apps.
Match Schedule
- September 2, Tuesday – 1st ODI, Headingley, Leeds – 5:30 PM IST
- September 4, Thursday – 2nd ODI, Lord’s, London – 5:30 PM IST
- September 7, Sunday – 3rd ODI, The Rose Bowl, Southampton – 3:30 PM IST
This series promises to be an exciting contest between two spirited teams, making it a must-watch for cricket fans everywhere.
