England vs South Africa, 1st Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | South Africa tour of England, 2025

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02 September 2025 | 11:13AM
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The ENG vs SA Live Score, 1st Match of the South Africa tour of England 2025, will be played on 02 September 2025 at 05:30 PM at the Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds. This highly anticipated contest marks the beginning of an exciting series between two powerhouse cricketing nations. Both sides will look to set the tone early, making this clash crucial for momentum.


England head into the series with a squad that boasts a dynamic mix of seasoned international players and promising youngsters. Their batting order features a blend of stability and aggression, with multiple players capable of shifting gears quickly. Their all-rounders provide balance in both departments, and their bowling attack, featuring a mix of pace and spin, adds depth and variation.


South Africa, on the other hand, arrive with a well-balanced side that has shown significant progress across formats in recent years. Their batting lineup has explosive talent capable of taking the game away in quick time, while their all-rounders provide adaptability. The Proteas’ bowling attack, armed with express pace and crafty spinners, will look to challenge England in their own conditions.


With both teams evenly matched, the ENG vs SA Live Score is set to deliver a thrilling start to the series.

England vs South Africa, 1st Match Details

Series

South Africa tour of England, 2025

Match

England vs South Africa

Date & Time

02 September 2025, 05:30 PM

Venue

Headingley Cricket Ground

Umpire

Nitin Menon, Russell Warren

Third Umpire

Sharfuddoula

Referee

Javagal Srinath

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England vs South Africa, 1st Match Weather Condition

11:15 am

Cloud

50%

Humidity

63%

Wind

12.2 km/h

16.1

o

Partly cloudy

Headingley Cricket Ground

Headingley Cricket Ground Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Average

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The Headingley Cricket Ground traditionally offers conditions that assist fast bowlers, especially early in the innings with seam movement and swing under the overhead English skies. Batters who weather the initial challenge can score freely, as the surface flattens out with true bounce. Spinners may have limited influence here, but variations can still play a role in the middle overs. Chasing has often been favorable at this venue, but in a day-night contest, batting first and putting runs on the board can also be a wise option. A competitive total in white-ball cricket at Headingley usually falls in the range of 280–300.

England Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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South Africa Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

228

X

210

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

351/9 (50 Ov) by ENG vs PAK

X

93/10 (36.2 Ov) by ENG vs AUS

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

324/2 (37.3 Ov) by SL vs ENG

X

165/9 (60 Ov) by ENG vs PAK

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

19

42%
|
58%
Bowling First

26

England vs South Africa, 1st Match Squad

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England Probable XI :

Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler, Tom Banton, Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

South Africa Probable XI :

Temba Bavuma, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Conclusion

The ENG vs SA Live Score 1st Match promises to be a high-intensity contest, with both sides aiming to gain early control of the series. England will rely on their powerful batting core and versatile all-rounders to set the pace, while South Africa will counter with their aggressive stroke makers and one of the most fearsome bowling attacks in world cricket. Execution during the powerplays and death overs will be crucial, and fielding standards could also tilt the outcome. Fans can expect a gripping match filled with momentum shifts, standout individual performances, and drama until the last ball.