England vs South Africa Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 1st T20I match between ENG vs SA?
England lock horns with South Africa in 1st T20I of the three-match series at Sophia Gardens on Wednesday.
By CricTracker Staff
Published – 09 Sept 2025, 11:28 IST | Updated – 09 Sept 2025, 11:51 IST
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England (ENG) and South Africa (SA) are set to take on each other in the first T20I of the ongoing white-ball series. Both teams recently faced off in an ODI series, where the visitors came out victorious by a 1-2 margin.
Both teams will now face off in a three-match T20I series, with the first T20I to be played at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, on Wednesday, September 10. In England’s last T20I series at home, they registered a 3-0 series washout against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, South Africa toured Australia last month and lost the T20I leg by a 2-1 margin.
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ENG vs SA Match Details
| Match | England vs South Africa, 1st T20I, South Africa tour of England 2025 |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, September 10, 11:00 PM (IST) |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | SonyLIV (app & website), FanCode (app & website) |
Pitch Report
The surface at Sophia Gardens is expected to assist pacers with swing and seam movement in the early overs. Once batters get set, they can enjoy good carry and time their shots well, though patience will be key early on. While the pitch offers something for both batters and bowlers, chasing sides have held the advantage here, aided by consistent dew and the ability to control the scoreboard.
ENG vs SA Head to Head
| Matches Played | 26 |
| Won By ENG | 12 |
| Won By SA | 13 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| First-Ever Fixture | September 16, 2007 |
| Most-Recent Fixture | June 21, 2024 |
ENG vs SA Predicted Playing 11s
England
Jamie Smith, Phil Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Harry Brook(c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
South Africa
Aiden Markram(c), Ryan Rickelton(w), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi
Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Jacob Bethell
Jacob Bethell. (Source – Getty Images)
England’s Jacob Bethell could be the best batter in the upcoming game against South Africa. The southpaw has been running high on confidence after an impressive performance in the ODI leg of the series. Bethell scored 169 runs in three innings at an average of 56.33, including one fifty and a century to his name.
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Probable Best Bowler: Adil Rashid
Adil Rashid (Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images)
England’s veteran spinner Adil Rashid could be the best bowler in the upcoming first T20I against South Africa. The leggie is the most experienced bowler in the team, and he will look to make good use of it. Rashid was also the highest wicket-taker in the ODI leg of the series, with eight scalps under his belt.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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