ENG vs SA 2nd ODI Playing XI: England will take on South Africa in the 2nd ODI match of the South Africa tour of England 2025 at Lord’s, London. South Africa currently leads the three-match series 1-0 after their impressive seven-wicket victory in the first match at Headingley. England, on the other hand, must win the upcoming match at Lord’s to stay in the series. Captain Harry Brook will look to inspire his team with his batting, while the Proteas aim to secure the series with a game remaining. Let’s take a look at the ENG vs SA 2nd ODI Match: Playing XI, key players, team news, and full squads.
ENG vs SA 2nd ODI Match Playing XI- South Africa tour of England 2025
| England Playing XI | South Africa Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Jamie Smith | Aiden Markram |
| Ben Duckett | Ryan Rickelton (wk) |
| Joe Root | Temba Bavuma (c) |
| Harry Brook (c) | Tony de Zorzi |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | Tristan Stubbs |
| Jacob Bethell | Dewald Brevis |
| Will Jacks | Wiaan Mulder |
| Brydon Carse | Corbin Bosch |
| Jofra Archer | Keshav Maharaj |
| Adil Rashid | Nandre Burger |
| Sonny Baker | Lungi Ngidi |
Key Players to Watch
England
- Harry Brook – The skipper will be determined to bounce back and anchor the innings at Lord’s.
- Joe Root – England’s most experienced batter, key against South Africa’s pace and spin.
- Jofra Archer – Needs early breakthroughs with his pace to put England on top.
South Africa
- Temba Bavuma – The captain’s calm leadership and stability at No. 3 will be vital.
- Dewald Brevis – Explosive batting talent who can change the game quickly.
- Keshav Maharaj – Match-winner in the first ODI, expected to trouble England again.
ENG vs SA 2nd ODI Match Team News
England:
After a batting collapse in the first ODI, England will need their top order to fire. Brook, Root, and Buttler hold the key, while Archer and Rashid must step up with the ball. This is a do-or-die game for the hosts.
South Africa:
The Proteas come in with confidence after a clinical win. Their bowlers, led by Maharaj and Ngidi, will look to maintain pressure, while Rickelton and Bavuma aim to provide another steady chase.
ENG vs SA Teams Full Squads
England Squad:
Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (wk), Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Ollie Pope, Gus Atkinson.
South Africa Squad:
Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Heinrich Klaasen.
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