ENG vs SA Match Prediction 2nd ODI: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between England And South Africa?
England vs South Africa 2nd ODI 2025 – England face must-win clash at Lord’s on September 4 after batting collapse in series opener; Bavuma’s South Africa eye series win
England will face South Africa in the 2nd ODI of South Africa tour of England, 2025 on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Lord’s, London.
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The ODI series between England and South Africa moves to Lord’s, with the hosts under pressure after a heavy defeat in the opener at Headingley. England were bowled out for just 131, their batting lineup struggling to find rhythm against South Africa’s disciplined bowling. The Proteas then cruised to a seven-wicket win, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
With the series on the line, England must regroup quickly. A defeat at Lord’s would hand South Africa the series, while a victory would keep the contest alive heading into the decider.
South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, will be keen to continue their dominance and seal the series with back-to-back wins. Their bowlers have already shown their potency, and the visitors will aim to put further pressure on England’s fragile batting order.
Match Details
| Match | England vs South Africa, 2nd ODI |
| Date | Thursday, September 4, 2025 |
| Time | 5:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Live Streaming | SonyLIV & Fancode (app and website) |
Probable Playing XI
England
Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (Captain), Jos Buttler (Wicket-keeper), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker
South Africa
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (Wicket-keeper), Temba Bavuma (Captain), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
ENG vs SA Pitch Report for 2nd ODI of South Africa tour of England, 2025 at Lord’s, London
Lord’s usually provides batters with a good start thanks to its pace and bounce, but the surface tends to bring bowlers into play as the game wears on. Seamers can extract movement, while spinners get some grip later, making shot selection crucial. Batters will need to be watchful against the new ball, while bowlers who stick to disciplined lines and lengths are likely to find regular breakthroughs..
ENG vs SA Head-to-Head Records ahead of 2nd ODI of South Africa tour of England, 2025
| Matches Played | 72 |
| Won by England | 30 |
| Won by South Africa | 36 |
| No Result | 5 |
| Tied | 1 |
ENG vs SA Player Stats Ahead of 2nd ODI Match
Most Runs in this Series
| # | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aiden Markram | 86 Runs |
| 2 | Jamie Smith | 54 Runs |
| 3 | Ryan Rickelton | 31 Runs |
| 4 | Jos Buttler | 15 Runs |
| 5 | Joe Root | 14 Runs |
Most Wickets in this Series
| # | Player | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keshav Maharaj | 4 Wickets |
| 2 | Wiaan Mulder | 3 Wickets |
| 3 | Adil Rashid | 3 Wickets |
| 4 | Lungi Ngidi | 1 Wicket |
| 5 | Nandre Burger | 1 Wicket |
ENG vs SA 2nd ODI Predicted Score
- 1st Innings Score: 280-290 Runs
- 3rd Innings Score: 265-275 Runs
ENG vs SA Result Prediction
England is expected to win the 2nd ODI, with a 61% probability of victory in this match despite suffering loss in the series opener.
