England will take on South Africa in 2nd ODI of South Africa tour of England 2025, scheduled to be played at Lord’s, London, on Thursday, 4 September 2025. Both teams will look to gain momentum in the tournament, with fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling clash. In this blog, find out who will win today’s 2025 2nd ODI, ENG vs SA Match Prediction.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
| Match | ENG vs SA, 2nd ODI, South Africa tour of England 2025 |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| Date & Time | Thursday, 4 September 2025, 5:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Streaming | Fan code |
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London is known for its subtle complexity, shaped by the iconic slope that runs across the ground. This slope creates uneven bounce and swing, especially for seamers operating from the Pavilion End, making it a paradise for fast bowlers early in the innings. The surface typically starts firm, offering good pace and carry, but tends to slow down as the match progresses, bringing spinners and slower bowlers
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | 8 |
| Won by SA | 6 |
| Won by ENG | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Predicted Playing XIs
SA Playing XIs:
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
ENG Playing XIs:
Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Aiden Markram (South Africa)
- Scored a blazing 51 off 27 balls in the first ODI
- Hit 8 fours and 2 sixes, dominating England’s seamers
- In sublime touch after a strong series in Australia
Probable Best Bowler:
Jofra Archer (England)
- Bowled economically: 4.4 overs, 7 runs, 1 maiden
- Controlled the powerplay with pace and precision
- Injury-free summer and back to peak rhythm
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: ENG bats first
- First Innings score prediction: TRT will score 280-290
- Result prediction: ENG will win the match
Scenario 2: SA bats first
- First Innings score prediction: SA will score 275-285
- Result prediction: SA will win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.