The cricket rivalry between South Africa and England is one of the most exciting in the sport. These two teams have had thrilling matches across all formats—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. The rivalry continues in 2025 as South Africa tours England for three ODIs and three T20Is.
So far, South Africa has made history by dominating the ODIs, while England is trying to recover momentum before the T20 leg of the tour. Below is a breakdown of the matches, key highlights, and what fans can look forward to next.
Series Schedule
| Format | Matches | Dates | Venues |
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| ODI | 3 | Sep 2, 4, 7 | Headingley (Leeds), Lord’s (London), Rose Bowl (Southampton) |
| T20I | 3 | Sep 10, 12, 14 | Cardiff, Manchester, Nottingham |
Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket (UK)
ODI Match Recap
| Match | Date | Venue | Result / Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Sep 2, 2025 | Headingley, Leeds | South Africa won – Bowled England out for 131. Aiden Markram (86), Mulder (3/33). |
| 2nd ODI | Sep 4, 2025 | Lord’s, London | South Africa won by 5 runs – SA: 330 (Breetzke 85, Stubbs 58). England fell short despite Root & Buttler. Ngidi & Muthusamy key at death. |
| 3rd ODI | Sep 7, 2025 | Rose Bowl, Southampton | Yet to be played – England seek consolation; SA eye whitewash. |
Important Events & Records
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Historic Feat: South Africa clinched their first ODI series win in England in 27 years.
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Breetzke’s Record: Scored 50+ in each of his first five ODI innings.
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Leadership: Captain Temba Bavuma continues to carve history after leading SA to WTC gold earlier in the year.
Squad Updates
South Africa:
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Kagiso Rabada included but monitored due to ankle concerns.
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Marco Jansen returns for the T20Is after injury recovery.
England:
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Jamie Overton steps back from red-ball cricket.
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Young pacer Sonny Baker handed ODI debut.
Upcoming T20I Fixtures
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Sep 10, 2025 | Cardiff |
| 2nd T20I | Sep 12, 2025 | Manchester |
| 3rd T20I | Sep 14, 2025 | Nottingham |
These fixtures promise fast-paced, high-energy cricket. England aim for redemption, while South Africa will look to extend their dominance.
Overview
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South Africa currently lead the ODI series 2–0 with one match remaining.
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England’s batting has faltered under pressure, while South Africa’s depth and leadership have shone.
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The T20Is will be crucial preparation for upcoming ICC tournaments.
The rivalry remains fierce—England seek redemption, while South Africa aim to solidify their superiority on English soil.
