England vs South Africa Prediction, One-Day International 7th September 2025

South Africa has impressed the cricketing world with consecutive ODI series wins against Australia and England. While they dominated the first game against Harry Brook’s side, they had to fight hard in the second, securing a narrow five-run victory at Lord’s. Let’s dive into the preview and offer predictions.

England vs South Africa: Date and Time of the Match Start

• Match: England vs South Africa
• Date: Sunday, 7th September 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 13:00 pm (AEST)
• Stadium: The Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England

Interesting Facts About Teams

South Africa lead the overall ODI head-to-head 36-30 but trail 10-17 in England.

South Africa won the first ODI comfortably with 175 balls to spare.

South Africa won the Second ODI Match and took a 2-0 lead in the 3-game series.

Aiden Markram is the top run scorer for South Africa in the series with 135 runs, while Keshav Maharaj is the top wicket taker with 6 wickets.

For England, Jos Buttler is the top run scorer with 76 runs, and Adil Rashid is the top wicket taker with 5 wickets.

Proteas batsman Tristan Stubbs has been dismissed for nought or one in five of his last six ODIs.

Weather Report before the Match

The average first-inning score in the previous ten games at The Rose Bowl has been 274 runs. The surface is likely to provide similar support to bowlers and batters, which could help spinners and pacers alike. The team that wins the toss can decide to pursue.

England vs South Africa: Chances of Winning

Tuesday’s loss highlighted the struggles of England's 50-over team after disappointing performances in the 2023 World Cup and this year’s Champions Trophy. Brook will be expected to lead by example at Lord’s, where damp, overcast conditions should favor the new-ball bowlers.

Having recently won the ODI series in Australia 2-1, South Africa is on the verge of a quick double. Their last match at Lord’s was a memorable win over Australia in the World Test Championship final, and they’ve won five of their last six ODIs against England.

England`s chance of winning - 33%

South Africa's chance of winning - 67%

England Preview

England won the toss and decided to bowl in the most recent game. With 85 runs off 77 balls, Matthew Breetzke led South Africa to a score of 330/8. With four wickets for 62 runs, Jofra Archer was England's best bowler. Despite their 325/9 response, England lost by 5 runs. Jos Buttler and Joe Root both reached half-centuries. With three wickets for 63 runs, Nandre Burger was the bowling leader for South Africa. England lost Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith early in the chase. Despite their 77-run partnership for the third wicket, Joe Root and Jacob Bethell were both removed at pivotal times. England returned to the match thanks to a 69-run partnership between Harry Brook and Jos Buttler, but Buttler was unable to extend the game and Brook lost his wicket cheaply. Despite a valiant effort by Will Jacks and Jofra Archer, England lost by five runs.

Key Players: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c)

England Players List

Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood

South Africa Preview

South Africa batted first in the second ODI and amassed a commanding 330/8 in 50 overs. The team got off to a strong start thanks to Ryan Rickelton (35 off 33 balls) and Aiden Markram (49). With 85 runs off 77 balls, Matthew Breetzke maintained his stellar form. Dewald Brevis was instrumental in helping South Africa reach 330 in the final overs, hitting three fours and three sixes.

With 135 runs from two games at an average of 67.50 and a strike rate of 113.44, including one half-century, Markram leads the series in runs scored. If South Africa wants to finish a series sweep, Keshav Maharaj, who has figures of 4/22 and 2/59 in the first two ODIs, will spearhead the spin attack.

Key Players: Matthew Breetzke, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis

South Africa Players List

Ryan Rickelton(w); Aiden Markram; Temba Bavuma(c); Tony de Zorzi; Tristan Stubbs; Dewald Brevis; Wiaan Mulder; Corbin Bosch; Keshav Maharaj; Senuran Muthusamy; Kagiso Rabada

England vs South Africa Head-to-Head

England and South Africa have met 73 times in ODIs, with South Africa leading with 37 wins to England's 30. Six matches ended in no result or a tie, showing the competitiveness of this rivalry.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total - 73
• South Africa - 37
• England - 30
• Draw - 1;
• No Result - 5

Who will win the match, England vs South Africa?

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday`s England vs South Africa One-Day International match 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives South Africa a 67% chance of beating England in the One-Day International match of the 2025 season.

England vs South Africa Prediction

The first two ODIs in their series against Australia were won by South Africa, but they lost by 276 runs in the third after a sharp decline in performance. Given how important the third game is for England, we might witness a similar decline in their play there. In white-ball cricket, the hosts are having trouble, so captain Brook will be hoping for a victory to lift spirits. In contrast to their dismal performance at Headingley, England batted better in the second game. They should build on their Southampton success and become serious contenders for the victory. England is the favorite for the third ODI at the Rose Bowl, even though they lost the series 2-0. The Proteas' recent performance, though, indicates that this game will be closer than the odds suggest.

Our first prediction is W2 Wins - 2.269 for Dafabet Bookmakers

Our second Prediction South Africa to win the toss - 1.95 odds for 1xbet bookmaker

Our Third Prediction is South Africa to win - 2.274 odds for Bc.game bookmaker