ENG vs RSA 2025 1st ODI: Their First Encounter of the Year

In the South Africa tour of England series, the first match will be played at Headingley Cricket Ground. Both teams have played a total of 6 ODIs at this venue. The first one was way back in August 1998, which South Africa won, and the most recent one was in July 2022, where again Proteas emerged victorious. But mind you, England has also defeated South Africa at this ground. Overall, both teams have won 3 matches each in ODI clashes here, so you can say it’s a perfectly balanced record—no side has a clear upper hand!

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England’s Key Players to Watch

• Jos Buttler – One of the best finishers in ODI cricket. If he stays till the end, England can easily add 100+ in the last 10 overs. His aggressive batting and leadership make him crucial.
• Jofra Archer – Fast, accurate, and deadly in the middle overs. If he’s fit, he can break partnerships and bowl lethal yorkers at the death.
• Joe Root – The anchor of England’s batting. He keeps the scoreboard ticking and can shift gears when needed. Perfect for stabilizing after early wickets.
• Adil Rashid – England’s main spinner, great at taking wickets in the middle overs. If the pitch is slow, he’ll be very hard to hit.

South Africa’s Key Players to Watch

• Quinton de Kock – -Super explosive at the start. If he fires, South Africa can get a huge total. His keeping is also sharp.
• Kagiso Rabada – South Africa’s best fast bowler. Can take early wickets and bowl deadly yorkers in the death overs.
• David Miller – One of the best finishers in the world. If the game is close at the end, he can win it single-handedly.
• Anrich Nortje – Extreme pace (150+ kph)! Can rattle England’s batsmen with raw speed and short balls.

ENG vs RSA 2025 1st ODI Possible Squad List

ENG vs RSA 2025 1st ODI – Preview & Match Details:

Match Name: South Africa tour of England series

Match Date: 2nd Sep 2025

Match Time: 05:30 PM IST

Competing Teams: England vs South Africa 1st ODI (ENG vs RSA)

Venue: Headingley, Leeds

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins.

ENG vs RSA 2025 1st ODI – Venue: Headingley, Leeds

Stadium Capacity: Approximately 18,350 spectators

Stadium Address: Yorkshire Cricket Ground, St Michael’s Ln, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3BU, UK

Stadium Features: Headingley Cricket Ground is one of the most famous cricket venues in the UK. Since its opening in 1890, it has remained in use to this day, hosting its first international match in 1899. Although financial difficulties once forced its sale to a local rugby team, the cricket ground was fortunately preserved. After all, it is one of the earliest cricket grounds established in England and remains a key venue for major tournaments such as The Ashes and The Hundred.

All South Africa tour of England Match:

• ENG vs RSA 2025 2nd ODI of the South Africa tour of England series on 09/04 at 05:30 PM IST
• ENG vs RSA 2025 3rd ODI of the South Africa tour of England series on 09/07at 05:30 PM IST