ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today – Fantasy Tips, Best Picks & Playing 11 For 1st T20I
Hello and welcome to the Dream11 prediction and fantasy preview for the 1st T20I between England and South Africa, part of the South Africa tour of England 2025. This match will be played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
After losing the ODI series 2–1, England made a strong comeback in the third and final game with an all-round performance.
They posted a mammoth total of 414 runs and bowled out South Africa for just 70, securing a massive 342-run win—one of the most dominant performances in recent history.
Jacob Bethell and Joe Root led the charge with centuries, scoring 110 and 100 runs respectively.
Jamie Smith and Jos Buttler also played quickfire innings, each adding 62 runs to the total. England’s bowling was equally aggressive, with Jofra Archer picking up 4 wickets, Adil Rashid taking 3, and Brydon Carse claiming 2.
South Africa, despite winning the first two ODIs, collapsed in the third match. Their batting lineup fell apart while chasing 414, managing only 70 runs before being bowled out.
Corbin Bosch top-scored with 20 runs, while Keshav Maharaj and Tristan Stubbs managed 17 and 10 respectively.
With the ball, Bosch and Maharaj picked up 2 wickets each, but it wasn’t enough to slow England down.
England will come into the T20I series with a boost of confidence after their explosive win.
Their batters are in top form, and the bowlers have shown they can dominate.
South Africa will need to regroup quickly and put the ODI result behind them if they want to stay competitive in the shorter format.
Read the full post to get ENG vs SA Dream11 team picks, fantasy tips, and detailed match insights to help you build a strong lineup for today’s contest.
ENG vs SA Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs South Africa, South Africa tour of England. |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Date & Time | September 10, 11:00 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Fancode app and website, Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD. |
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ENG vs SA Pitch Report Of Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
The pitch of Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, has a medium bounce and a decent carry. The spinners generally dominate between 7 and 12 overs.
The average first-inning score is 170 runs on this ground.
Weather Report of Cardiff
The weather conditions for today’s match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, suggest there could be some interruptions, with a 30% chance of rain.
The temperature is expected to be around 14°C, which is quite cool, and the humidity is high at about 82%.
England vs South Africa Live Streaming
You can watch the England vs South Africa 1st T20I live on the Fancode app and website, as well as on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD channels.
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ENG vs SA Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 26
England Wins: 12
South Africa Wins: 13
England vs South Africa Recent Form
| England | W | W | W | L | L |
| South Africa | L | W | L | L | L |
Team News
England
Sam Curran has been included.
South Africa
David Miller has been included in the squad but is unavailable.
ENG vs SA Probable Playing XI
England Probable Playing 11
- Phil Salt
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Jacob Bethell
- Harry Brook (c)
- Sam Curran
- Tom Banton
- Will Jacks
- Jamie Overton
- Liam Dawson
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
South Africa Probable Playing 11
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Ryan Rickleton (wk)
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Dewald Brevis
- Tristan Stubbs
- Donovan Ferreira
- Marco Jansen
- Corbin Bosch
- Keshav Maharaj
- Kagiso Rabada
- Lungi Ngidi
Top Picks for ENG vs SA Dream11 Team
England’s Best Players:
Jos Buttler (wk): 137 M, 3700 R, 35.92 A
Phil Salt: 43 M, 1193 R, 34.08 A
Harry Brook (c): 47 M, 873 R, 29.10 A
Sam Curran: 58 M, 356 R, 14.24 A, 54 W
Adil Rashid: 127 M, 155 R, 7.38 A, 135 W
South Africa’s Best Players:
Aiden Markram (c): 60 M, 1398 R, 29.12 A, 15 W
Ryan Rickleton (wk): 16 M, 361 R, 22.56 A
Dewald Brevis: 10 M, 318 R, 39.15 A
Marco Jansen: 17 M, 166 R, 18.44 A, 16 W
Kagiso Rabada: 68 M, 175 R, 15.90 A, 76 W
ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction [Play For FREE]
Wicket-Keepers: J Buttler (C), P Salt, R Rickelton
Batters: H Brook, D Brevis
All-Rounders: A Markram (VC), S Curran, M Jansen
Bowlers: A Rashid, K Rabada, J Archer
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Phil Salt and Ryan Rickleton are also good choices for captain and vice-captain.
ENG vs SA Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Jos Buttler
- Aiden Markram
- Phil Salt
- Ryan Rickleton
FAQs
Where Can I Get ENG vs SA live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard ENG vs SA on Fancode.
Squads
England Squad
Harry Brook (c), Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jos Buttler(wk), Will Jacks, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Jamie Smith(wk), Saqib Mahmood, Rehan Ahmed, Jacob Bethell, Phil Salt(wk), Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Tom Banton(wk), Sam Curran.
South Africa Squad
Aiden Markram (c), David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Lungi Ngidi, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Ryan Rickelton(wk), Lizaad Williams, Tristan Stubbs.
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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.