England vs South Africa Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 2, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

England will take on South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series at Lord's, London, on Thursday, September 4.

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Delving into the details of the first ODI, England batted first and got bundled out for 131 runs in 24.3 overs. Jamie Smith was the top scorer, amassing 54 runs, while Keshav Maharaj scalped a four-wicket haul.

In response, South Africa took 20.5 overs to seal the deal with seven wickets in hand. Aiden Markram was the star of the show, accumulating 86 runs in 55 balls with 13 fours and two sixes.

ENG vs SA, ODI Series 2025, Match 2, Match Details

Match: England vs South Africa, ODI Series 2025, Match 2

Time & Date: 5:30 PM IST, Thursday, September 4

Venue: Lord's, London

ENG vs SA, ODI Series 2025, Match 2, Pitch Report

The Lord’s surface will give an edge for batters to score some quick runs in the powerplay and death overs. However, spinners and slow bowlers will try to take up their fair share in the middle overs.

ENG vs SA, ODI Series 2025, Match 2, Probable XIs

England

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

South Africa

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

ENG vs SA, ODI Series 2025, Match 2, Winner Prediction

Match Winner: South Africa

As seen in the first ODI and in the recently concluded series against Australia, South Africa have been in dominant form in this particular format, showcasing excellent form in both batting and bowling departments.

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On that note, we can expect the Temba Bavuma-led side to continue their heroics in the second ODI to take a 2-0 lead and win the series with one more game left in the three-match series.

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