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ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Best Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st ODI, England vs South Africa ODI series 2025

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st ODI of the England vs South Africa ODI series 2025 between ENG vs SA to be played in Leeds.
After too much of test and T20I cricket, it is time for some ODI cricket action as England will host South Africa for a three-match series. The ODI series will be followed by a T20I series.
The first ODI is scheduled to take place at Headingley in Leeds on September 2 (Tuesday). Harry Brook will be tested as a captain, and that too against strong opposition.
South Africa recently won the ODI series against Australia, but the massive defeat in the final game must have created some doubts in their heads. They will be looking to overcome that and win the first game.
ENG vs SA: Match Details
Match: England (ENG) vs South Africa (SA), 1st ODI, England vs South Africa ODI series 2025
Match Date: September 2, 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 12:00 PM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
ENG vs SA: Head-to-Head: ENG (30) – SA (35)
A total of 71 ODIs have been played between both the sides and South Africa are marginally ahead with 35 wins, and England have won 30 matches. Five matches ended without a result and one ended in a tie.
ENG vs SA: Weather Report
There is 30 percent chance of rain on Tuesday afternoon in Leeds. The maximum temperature in the day will reach 18°C with 60 percent humidity.
ENG vs SA: Pitch Report
Headingley produced batting wickets in the recently-concluded The Hundred Men’s Competition 2025, and a total close to 200 was also scored here. The pitch is brilliant for batting, and the outfield is really fast with consistent bounce, making it in favor of the batters.
ENG vs SA: Predicted XIs:
England: Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith (wk), Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood
South Africa: Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ENG vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Jamie Smith
Batters: Joe Root, Harry Brook, Temba Bavuma, Dewald Brevis, Ben Duckett, Matthew Breeztke
All-rounders: Aiden Markram
Bowler: Kagiso Rabada, Adil Rashid, Lungi Ngidi
Captain First-Choice: Joe Root || Captain Second-Choice: Jamie Smith
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Temba Bavuma || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Dewald Brevis
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ENG vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Joe Root, Matthew Breeztke, Will Jacks, Ben Duckett
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder
Bowler: Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer, Lungi Ngidi
Captain First-Choice: Aiden Markram || Captain Second-Choice: Matthew Breeztke
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Jos Buttler || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Ben Duckett
ENG vs SA: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
The exposure South African youngsters had in Australia will help them. The Proteas are also stronger in the bowling department. Hence, we back South Africa to win the first ODI.
How many ODIs will England and South Africa play?
England will host South Africa for three ODIs.
Who will captain England in the ODI series against South Africa?
Harry Brook will captain England in the ODI series against South Africa.
Who will captain South Africa in the ODI series against England?
Temba Bavuma will captain South Africa in the ODI series against England.
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