England vs South Africa, 2nd Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | South Africa tour of England, 2025

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12 September 2025 | 01:35PM
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The ENG vs SA Live Score, 2nd Match of the South Africa tour of England 2025, is set for 12 September 2025 at 11:00 PM at the Emirates Old Trafford. With England leading the charge at home, the second fixture of this series promises high-quality cricket and fierce competition between two sides filled with world-class talent.


England’s squad combines experienced batters with explosive finishers, giving them the ability to build innings or accelerate rapidly when needed. Their strong pool of all-rounders adds balance, while the bowling attack brings pace, swing, and spin variety, making them a formidable opponent in home conditions.


South Africa, however, have proven themselves as strong challengers on English soil in the past. Their batting lineup includes aggressive strokemakers alongside steady anchors, while their all-rounders provide flexibility in both departments. The Proteas’ bowling unit, led by fiery pacers and effective spinners, is more than capable of unsettling England’s batting order.


The ENG vs SA Live Score encounter is expected to be a tightly contested clash, with both teams eyeing momentum in the series and fans set to witness high-pressure cricket under the lights in Manchester.

England vs South Africa, 2nd Match Details

Series

South Africa tour of England, 2025

Match

England vs South Africa

Date & Time

12 September 2025, 11:00 PM

Venue

Emirates Old Trafford

Umpire

Mike Burns, Graham Lloyd

Third Umpire

Russell Warren

Referee

Javagal Srinath

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England vs South Africa, 2nd Match Weather Condition

01:30 pm

Cloud

50%

Humidity

59%

Wind

19.1 km/h

16.3

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Moderate rain

Emirates Old Trafford

Emirates Old Trafford 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 pitch at Emirates Old Trafford traditionally offers assistance to both pacers and spinners, making it one of the more balanced surfaces in England. Early movement with the new ball can test batters, especially under cloudy conditions, while the track also provides consistent bounce that rewards stroke-making. Spinners often come into play as the game progresses, with the surface gripping and offering turn. Teams batting first will aim for 160–175 in T20s, but chasing can also be favorable if dew sets in during the evening.

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

152

X

127

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

199/5 (19.1 Ov) by ENG vs PAK

X

103/10 (13.5 Ov) by NZ vs ENG

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

199/5 (19.1 Ov) by ENG vs PAK

X

150/3 (20 Ov) by ENGW vs WIW

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

4

36%
|
64%
Bowling First

7

England vs South Africa, 2nd Match Squad

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England Probable XI :

Jos Buttler, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Tom Banton, Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

South Africa Probable XI :

Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Conclusion

The ENG vs SA Live Score, 2nd Match of the South Africa tour of England 2025, will be a critical fixture for both sides. England will rely on their depth in batting and their pace-heavy attack to capitalize on home conditions. South Africa, meanwhile, will aim to counter with their power-hitters and versatile all-rounders, backed by a pace unit capable of striking early blows. While England start with the advantage of familiarity at Old Trafford, South Africa’s ability to adapt quickly makes this contest unpredictable. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter with momentum shifts and standout performances.