England vs South Africa 1st ODI Highlights 2 September 2025
England vs South Africa 1st ODI Highlights showed a dominant display from the visitors at Headingley, Leeds on Tuesday 2-09-2025. England’s batting lineup crumbled under relentless pressure as Keshav Maharaj ripped through with four wickets while Wiaan Mulder added three more. The hosts were bowled out for just 131 runs in 24.3 overs, leaving the home crowd stunned by such a collapse.
South Africa chased the target with class and control. Aiden Markram led from the front with a superb 86 off 55 balls, hitting thirteen fours and two sixes to dismantle the English attack. Ryan Rickelton played a steady hand with 31 runs from 59 deliveries, ensuring there were no hurdles in the chase. South Africa sealed the win with ease, showing balance between aggression and composure.
Toss: South Africa won the toss and elected to Bowl first.
England ODI Team
Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker
South Africa ODI Team
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
Head-to-Head in ODIs: 71
England Won: 30
South Africa Won: 35
South Africa ODI Rankings: 6th Position
England ODI Rankings: 8th Position
England vs South Africa 1st ODI Highlights Venue
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England vs South Africa First ODI Series Highlights
- England’s batting collapsed to 131 in 147 balls their fourth-lowest total against South Africa showing fatigue from the Hundred.
- Aiden Markram smashed South Africa’s fastest fifty by an opener off 23 balls powering a 121-run opening stand with Ryan Rickelton.
- South Africa chased 132 in 125 balls securing an emphatic win to kick off the series with fearless play.
- Keshav Maharaj topped the ICC ODI bowling rankings with a four-wicket haul dominating England’s middle order.
- Wiaan Mulder claimed 3 for 33 his second three-wicket haul in ODIs as South Africa’s bowlers stifled England.
- England’s loose drives and soft chips highlighted reckless batting against a disciplined South African attack.
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