The month of September is no less than a festival for cricket fans. Limited overs series between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, Tri -series between Pakistan, Afghanistan and UAE. The same 2025 Asia Cup. That is, the thrill is full. But not only that. This month, a limited overs series will also be played between England and South Africa. The ODI series will start from tomorrow i.e. September 2. England has also announced the playing XI for the first ODI against South Africa.

South Africa’s team is on a 3 -match ODI series and England tour for the same match T20 series. The first ODI between England and South Africa will be played on 2 September at Handingley, Leeds. Harry Brook is the captain of England. At the same time, the command of the South African team is in the hands of Tamba Bavuma.

Pitch report

The pitch of the Handingley Cricket Ground is usually considered favorable for the bowlers. Here fast bowlers get good help from the pitch. The pitch gives the movement to the fast bowlers. At the same time, there is a good bounce on the pitch. The team winning the toss here can take the decision to bowl first.

England’s playing XI- Jamie Smith, Ben Docket, Joe Root (wicketkeeper), Harry Brook (Captain), Jose Butler, Jacob Bethel, Will Jacks, Bridan Cars, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Sunny Baker.

South Africa’s possible playing XI- Aden Markram, Ryan Ricelton (wicketkeeper), Temba Bavuma (captain), Matthew Breetzke, Truston Stabs, Dewald Brevis, Vian Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Nagidi.

England vs South Africa first ODI Match Preference

Our match is the prediction meter telling that the hosts of England are heavy in this match. Although there are many match winner players in the South African team, but still the English team is considered to be a contender for victory in this match.