ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Best Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st T20I, England vs South Africa T20I series 2025

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st T20I of the England vs South Africa T20I series 2025 between ENG vs SA to be played in Cardiff.

After the three-match ODI series, now it’s time for T20I action between England and South Africa. The T20I leg of the tour will begin on Wednesday, 10th September. After defeating the visitors by a massive margin in the final ODI, the hosts would look to carry on the momentum.

The first T20I is scheduled to be played on Wednesday evening at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. These two are among the top T20I sides in the world with several superstars.

That will make it a battle between two heavyweights who will not shy away from throwing punches at each other. England look slightly better in terms of batting, but South Africa offer great bowling strength.

ENG vs SA: Match Details

Match: England (ENG) vs South Africa (SA), 1st T20I, England vs South Africa T20I series 2025

Match Date: September 10, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 11 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 5:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM LOCAL

Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

ENG vs SA: Head-to-Head: ENG (12) – SA (13)

South Africa are leading the head-to-head scoreline with 13 wins as compared to 12 for England, and one game ended without a result.

ENG vs SA: Weather Report

There might be light rain on Wednesday in Cardiff with 20% precipitation. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 18° C with 70 percent humidity.

ENG vs SA: Pitch Report

The wicket at Sophia Gardens is good for batting. It is firm, which offers bounce to play shots. Early on, there can be some swing, but the conditions for batting will become easier with time. Traditionally, the chasing side has won 70 percent of games here, and whoever wins the toss might look to bowl first.

ENG vs SA: Predicted XIs:

England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jamie Smith, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

South Africa: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Aiden Markram ©, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, Corbin Bosch, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 ENG vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jamie Smith, Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton

Batters: Jacob Bethell, Dewald Brevis

All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Sam Curran

Bowler: Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Jofra Archer

Captain First-Choice: Sam Curran || Captain Second-Choice: Jacob Bethell

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Dewald Brevis || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Marco Jansen

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 ENG vs SA Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Phillip Salt

Batters: Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis

All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Sam Curran, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch

Bowler: Kagiso Rabada, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer

Captain First-Choice: Aiden Markram || Captain Second-Choice: Tristan Stubbs

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Jos Buttler || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Phil Salt

ENG vs SA: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

England are slightly more favorites because of the batting power they have and the way they earned the momentum from the third ODI. Whoever bowls first might get some advantages of the conditions as well.

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