England will go up against South Africa in the 2nd T20I of the South Africa tour of England 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Both sides will be eager to gain an upper hand in the series with a strong performance.
Probable Playing XIs
England (ENG): –
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, and Adil Rashid
South Africa (SA): –
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, and Lizaad Williams
Head-to-Head Stats
Out of their last five T20I encounters, England has won 4 matches while South Africa claimed 1 victories.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff generally offers good bounce and swing for pacers under lights. Batting becomes easier once players get set, but spinners can also play a role in the middle overs. It is a balanced surface that provides opportunities for both batters and bowlers.
Weather Forecast
Conditions in Cardiff are expected to be cool and partly cloudy, with humidity around 65–70% and temperatures close to 18–20°C. There is a slight chance of drizzle, but a full match is expected.
Prediction
England enters the match as favorites with their explosive batting order and strong pace attack. However, South Africa’s power-hitters and experienced bowlers make them dangerous opponents. A close contest is on the cards, but based on recent form, England have a slight edge to secure victory in the 2nd T20I of the series.
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