ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today – Fantasy Tips, Best Picks & Playing 11 For 2nd ODI
Hello and welcome to the Dream11 prediction and match preview for the 2nd ODI between England and South Africa in the South Africa tour of England 2025. The match will be played at Lord’s, London.
South Africa currently lead the three-match ODI series 1-0 after a strong performance in the first game.
England will now be under pressure to bounce back and keep the series alive, while South Africa have a chance to seal the series with back-to-back wins.
In the first ODI, England’s batting lineup struggled. Apart from Jamie Smith, who showed some fight with a knock of 54 runs, none of the other batters could make an impact.
Jos Buttler, Joe Root, and Harry Brook were dismissed cheaply, scoring 15, 14, and 12 runs respectively. Adil Rashid was the standout with the ball, picking up 3 wickets.
On the other hand, South Africa looked sharp in all departments. Their bowlers dominated the English batters, with Keshav Maharaj picking up 4 wickets and Wiaan Mulder taking 3.
In the chase, Aiden Markram led the way with a composed 86, while Ryan Rickelton supported well with 31 runs.
Read the full post to get ENG vs SA Dream11 team picks, fantasy tips, and key match insights to help you build your best fantasy team.
ENG vs SA Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs South Africa, South Africa tour of England. |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Date & Time | September 04, 05:30 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 Lord’s, London
The pitch at Lord’s in London offers true bounce and good carry, which means seamers could get help early in the innings.
There might be some movement off the surface in the first few overs. Interestingly, finger spinners can also get some grip early on, especially if there’s a bit of moisture.
The average first-innings score at this venue is around 285 runs, suggesting that it’s a decent surface for batting once the top order sees off the initial swing.
Weather Report of London
The weather for today’s match at Lord’s looks good for a full game, with only a 5% chance of rain.
The temperature is expected to be around 18°C, and the humidity will be about 64%.
These cool and slightly humid conditions could help seamers early in the innings, especially with the new ball.
England vs South Africa Live Streaming
You can watch the England vs South Africa 2nd ODI live on the Fancode app and website, as well as on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD TV channels.
ENG vs SA Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 72
England Wins: 30
South Africa Wins: 36
England vs South Africa Recent Form
| England | L | W | W | W | L |
| South Africa | W | L | W | W | L |
Team News
England
South Africa
Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out because of a hamstring injury.
Matthew Breetzke is fit to play.
ENG vs SA Probable Playing XI
England Probable Playing 11
- Jamie Smith
- Ben Duckett
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Jacob Bethell
- Will Jacks
- Brydon Carse
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Sonny Bake
South Africa Probable Playing 11
- Aiden Markram
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Temba Bavuma (c)
- Matthew Breetzke
- Tristan Stubbs
- Dewald Brevis
- Wiaan Mulder
- Corbin Bosch
- Keshav Maharaj
- Nandre Burger
- Lungi Ngidi
Top Picks for ENG vs SA Dream11 Team
England’s Best Players:
Jos Buttler (wk): 190 M, 5274 R, 39.06 A
Will Jacks: 18 M, 556 R, 32.70 A, 6 W
Joe Root: 180 M, 7126 R, 49.14 A, 28 W
Ben Duckett: 25 M, 1176 R, 49.00 A
Adil Rashid: 152 M, 946 R, 17.51 A, 224 W
South Africa’s Best Players:
Wiaan Mulder: 28 M, 338 R, 19.88 A, 23 W
Aiden Markram: 80 M, 2455 R, 36.64 A, 20 W
Temba Bavuma (c): 50 M, 1931 R, 43.88 A
Ryan Rickelton (wk): 12 M, 387 R, 32.25 A
Keshav Maharaj: 51 M, 276 R, 13.14 A, 64 W
ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction [Play For FREE]
Wicket-Keepers: J Buttler, R Rickelton, J Smith
Batters: T Bavuma, J Root (VC), B Duckett, W Jacks
All-Rounders: A Markram (C), W Mulder
Bowlers: A Rashid, K Maharaj
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Wiaan Mulder and Jos Buttler are also good choices for captain and vice-captain.
ENG vs SA Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Aiden Markram
- Joe Root
- Wiaan Mulder
- Jos Buttler
FAQs
Where Can I Get ENG vs SA live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard ENG vs SA on Fancode.
Squads
England Squad
Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Sonny Baker, Jamie Overton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood.
South Africa Squad
Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Kagiso Rabada, Senuran Muthusamy, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Keshav Maharaj, Matthew Breetzke, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Codi Yusuf.
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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.