ENG vs SA 1st ODI Prediction, Playing XI, Top Picks

ENG vs SA 1st ODI Prediction: England’s home summer will resume with white-ball internationals following the Test series against India and the Hundred.

The Three Lions are set to host the Proteas for three ODIs and as many T20Is. While T20Is are of more significance in the coming months leading into the T20 World Cup in February next year, South Africa have been vocal about giving importance to ODIs as well since they will be hosting the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Temba Bavuma’s side is coming off an ODI series win in Australia, and England, too, had secured a series win in their last ODI series, beating the West Indies 3-0 at home earlier in the summer.

England vs South Africa ODIs Head-to-Head:

England and South Africa have met in 71 ODI matches so far, with England leading the head-to-head record with 35 wins and 30 losses. One match between them was tied, and five were washed out.

England vs South Africa 1st ODI Date and Time:

• Date: September 2, Tuesday
• Venue: Headingley, Leeds
• Time: 5:30 PM IST / 12:00 PM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL

England vs South Africa 1st ODI Team News:

England have announced their playing XI for the 1st ODI. Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will be making his ODI debut in Leeds on Tuesday. 

For South Africa, Matthew Breetzke and Kagiso Rabada are unlikely to feature in the 1st ODI, as both are recovering from niggles. Marco Jansen is not part of the ODI squad.

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ENG vs SA Predicted Playing 11:

England Announced XI:

Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Sonny Baker, Adil Rashid

South Africa Predicted XI:

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger

ENG vs SA Pitch Report of Headingley, Leeds:

Headingley, Leeds, offers a decent surface for batting. The average score here in ODIs in 2015 is 280; among the 12 grounds that have hosted an ODI match in England in the last decade, this is the third-lowest average score. Fast bowlers get good purchase at Headingley, but the spinners don’t enjoy nearly as much assistance.

ENG vs SA Toss Prediction:

South Africa is predicted to win the toss today.

ENG vs SA 1st ODI Prediction Most Runs:

Joe Root is predicted to score the most runs today.

ENG vs SA 1st ODI Prediction Most Wickets:

Jofra Archer is predicted to take the most wickets today.

ENG vs SA 1st ODI Prediction Man of the Match:

Joe Root is predicted to be the Man of the Match today.

England vs South Africa 1st ODI: 3 Players to Watch Out For:

The 3 players to watch out for in the ENG vs SA 1st ODI are Jamie Smith, Dewald Brevis, and Sonny Baker.

England vs South Africa Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today?

For the ENG vs SA prediction, we predict that England will defeat South Africa in the 1st ODI.

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