England vs. South Africa ODI Series 2025: Preview, Squad Lists, and How to Watch Live

England and South Africa will clash in a three-match ODI series from 2 to 7 September 2025, spread across iconic venues in the UK. The opener will be held at Headingley in Leeds on 2 September, followed by the second ODI at Lord’s in London on 4 September, before the finale at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on 7 September.

England will be under the leadership of Harry Brook, with seasoned campaigners Jos Buttler, Joe Root, and Jonny Bairstow bolstering the lineup, alongside promising youngster Rehan Ahmed.

South Africa, captained by Temba Bavuma, bring a balanced squad featuring Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, and Dewald Brevis, though Rabada’s fitness will be closely monitored after an ankle issue.

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With England eager to assert dominance in home conditions and South Africa buoyant after a successful tour of Australia, the series is expected to deliver high-quality cricket.

England vs South Africa Head-to-Head

Overall

Matches - 71, England - 30, South Africa - 35, Tied - 1, No Result - 5

In England

Matches - 29, England - 17, South Africa - 9, Tied - 0, No Result - 3

England vs South Africa ODI series squads

England

Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk)

South Africa

Temba Bavuma (captain), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs

Where to watch matches in the England vs South Africa ODI series live in India?

Sony Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for the England vs South Africa ODI series. Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD TV channels will broadcast the matches.

Live streaming of the matches will be available on the Sony LIV and Fancode app.

When to watch matches in the England vs South Africa ODI series in India?

The first two matches in the England vs South Africa ODI series will start at 05:30 PM IST. The third game will begin at 3:30 PM IST.

Schedule for the England vs South Africa ODI series

September 2, Tuesday – 1st ODI, Headingley, Leeds – 5:30 PM IST

September 4, Thursday – 2nd ODI, Lord’s, London – 5:30 PM IST

September 7, Sunday – 3rd ODI, The Rose Bowl, Southampton – 3:30 PM IST