England will face South Africa in the 1st T20I of the South Africa tour of England 2025 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 11:00 PM (IST). Both teams will be eager to start the series with a victory.
Probable Playing XIs
England (ENG): –
Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Smith, Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood
South Africa (SA): –
David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi
Head-to-Head Stats
In their last five T20I encounters, England have won 3, while South Africa has managed 1 victories.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff typically offers good bounce, which favors both pacers and batters. The conditions offer early movement for bowlers, and as the game progresses, batting tends to get easier. The surface is generally favorable for stroke-making, with spinners coming into play during the middle overs.
Weather Forecast
Cardiff is expected to have mild weather with temperatures around 18–20°C and humidity levels near 75%. There’s a slight chance of rain, but a full match is likely.
Prediction
England, with their deep batting lineup and balanced bowling attack, are the favorites going into this match. South Africa will need to perform exceptionally well with both bat and ball to challenge them. Based on current form, England are more likely to secure victory in the 1st T20I.
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