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England vs South Africa, ENG vs SA 2025, Today Match Prediction 12 September 2025
ENG vs RSA Win Probability
Toss Winner - South Africa won the toss and choose to bowl first
England beat South Africa by 146 runs
South Africa have had England number in T20Is recently, beating them in four of their last five encounters.
- The team batting first look to set a target of around 180-190 runs at Manchester to keep the chasing side under pressure.
- Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, and Harry Brook are England’s key players to watch out for.
- The highest recorded chase at Manchester in T20Is is England’s 199-5 (19.1 overs) versus Pakistan in 2020.
England are our picks for the winners of this clash.
| Tournament: | South Africa tour of England, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 15.3°C|Light rain |
ENG vs RSA Live Prediction
ENG vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis
England host South Africa in the second T20I at Manchester on Friday, trailing 1-0 after a defeat in the first game. The home side will aim to bounce back and restore parity in the series, though overcoming a well-balanced and confident South African outfit will require a much-improved performance.
ENG vs RSA Betting News
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
ENG
L
W
W
W
L
ENG
54/5 in 5.0 10.8
ENG vs SA 2025
South Africa beat England by 14 runs (D/L) method97/5 in 7.5 12.38
RSA
W
L
W
L
L
RSA
54/5 in 5.0 10.8
ENG vs SA 2025
South Africa beat England by 14 runs (D/L) method97/5 in 7.5 12.38
173/8 in 19.5 8.72
AUS vs SA 2025
Australia beat South Africa by 2 wickets172/7 in 20.0 8.6
165/10 in 17.4 9.34
AUS vs SA 2025
South Africa beat Australia by 53 runs218/7 in 20.0 10.9
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
England Preview
England showed flashes of promise in the opening T20I but failed to finish the job against South Africa. Rain cut the match short and left them chasing a DLS target of 69 from 5 overs, but they managed just 54 while losing five wickets. Jos Buttler (25 off 11) fought hard with the bat, though nobody else could back him up.
The hosts won't be too worried, though, since they have serious batting talent available. Players like Philip Salt, Harry Brook, and Jacob Bethell could turn this match around. Any of these three can cause damage if they get settled for a few overs, and we expect at least one to play a match-winning knock here.
Sam Curran and Tom Banton add more quality to an already impressive batting lineup, and both can contribute useful runs from the middle order.
Their bowling attack suits these conditions perfectly. Spinner Adil Rashid is bowling beautifully right now and will be their biggest threat on this surface. Jamie Overton can leak runs, but he also picks up wickets regularly. They've got Liam Dawson and Sam Curran as well to tie things down with their mix of slower deliveries. England might also bring back their premier fast bowler, Jofra Archer, for this important match after resting him in the opener.
England Predicted Playing XI:
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Tom Banton/ Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood/ Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
England Key Players From Previous Game Of South Africa tour of England, 2025
England Actual Playing XI:
Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Philip Salt, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Sam Curran
South Africa Preview
South Africa go into the next match brimming with belief after a dominant display in the opening T20I. Their batting lineup looked well balanced, with three batsmen passing 20 while scoring at a good tempo. Their bowling unit then executed perfectly to keep England's powerful batting well short of the chase.
At the top, Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton provide the aggression while also being able to build the innings sensibly. The middle order has two genuine match-winners in Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs, both capable of explosive hitting that can change games within a few overs. Brevis deserves special mention after recently hitting the quickest T20I hundred by a South African.
Their bowling attack saw Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch produce match-turning performances, claiming two scalps apiece to halt England's progress. They also have Kagiso Rabada, their premier pace bowler, who will keep testing England throughout. Kwena Maphaka and Lizaad Williams complete a bowling unit with good depth and variety.
South Africa Predicted Playing XI:
Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lizaad Williams
South Africa Key Players From Previous Game Of South Africa tour of England, 2025
South Africa Actual Playing XI:
Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Kwena Maphaka, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams, Bjorn Fortuin
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Emirates Old Trafford is renowned for its even, batting-friendly surface that allows stroke-makers to dominate from the outset. While pacers might extract some early movement with the new ball, the track tends to lose pace as the game progresses, making batting easier in the latter stages. The short square boundaries encourage aggressive shot-making, and spinners may find some purchase later in the innings. Cloudy spells could aid seamers initially, but once the sun breaks through, batters will find scoring much easier.
The weather in Manchester is forecast to be warm, with a mix of clouds and sunshine throughout the match.
ENG vs RSA Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
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Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
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Minimal Turn
The average first-innings score at Emirates Old Trafford is 168. The highest total posted here is England’s 198-4 versus New Zealand in 2023. For this fixture, we reckon a target of around 180-190 will put pressure on the chasing side.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
England to Win the Coin Toss 1.90
We are backing the home team England to win the coin toss in the 2nd T20I match against South Africa.
Toss: To Bowl
Six of the nine T20Is played at Emirates Old Trafford have been won by the chasing side, indicating clearly that batting second is the safer option here.
ENG vs RSA
Winning Prediction
After falling short in the first T20I, England will be eager to make a comeback against South Africa. While their batting is more than capable of setting or chasing big totals, the bowlers must step up to restrict the Proteas. South Africa are in good form and will not make it easy, but England’s dangerous batters are expected to rise to the occasion and secure a much-needed victory this time around.
England are our picks for the winners of this clash.
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