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.

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