England will go up against South Africa in the 2nd ODI of the South Africa tour of England 2025 at Lord’s, London, on Thursday, 4 September 2025, from 5:30 PM (IST). Both teams will be aiming to gain the upper hand in the series and build momentum.
Probable Playing XIs
England (ENG): –
Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker
South Africa (SA): –
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
Head-to-Head Stats
In their last five encounters, England have won 6, while South Africa managed 2 victories.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Lord’s is known to provide bounce and movement early on, which benefits seam bowlers. As the game progresses, it becomes better for batting, but the pressure of chasing targets is often high. Spinners tend to come into play in the middle overs, and the conditions generally favor bowlers with pace and swing.
Weather Forecast
The weather in London is expected to be partly cloudy, with temperatures around 22°C and humidity near 60%. Showers are a slight possibility, but a full match is anticipated.
Prediction
England’s strong batting lineup and bowling depth make them the favorites for this match. However, South Africa’s pace attack and ability to perform under pressure could make it a close contest. Based on recent form, England are likely to secure the win in the 2nd ODI.
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