Special Bets on the ENG vs SA, 1st ODI Match 2025
Author: Shimit Mahur
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The time has come to shift our focus to international cricket, where two of the top cricket teams will come face-to-face. South Africa is now all set to tour England for a 3-match ODI and T20i series. England is coming back into action after going through a long run of domestic cricket. The ENG vs SA 1st ODI match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at the Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
England is coming to play red-ball cricket after a Test series draw against India in July. South Africa is travelling to England from Australia after winning an ODI series 2-1 against Australia. Both teams will be motivated for a positive start to the series, and they will have close odds on the cricket betting websites.
In this article, we bring you a collection of special bets for the ENG vs SA 1st ODI match from the trusted betting sites in India.
Player Props
Temba Bavuma Total Runs Over 28.5 in 1st Innings @ 1.85 (Jackbit)
The Proteas Skipper, Temba Bavuma, will be the man in the spotlight again. In 2025, Temba Bavuma scored 300 runs in 6 matches at an average of 50 and a strike rate of 85.71. Against Australia in the ODI series, Temba Bavuma scored 84 runs in 2 matches at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 100.
We expect Temba Bavuma to score above 28.5 runs in the match on Tuesday.
Temba Bavuma - T20i 2025 Stats
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Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
|
Temba Bavuma |
6 |
300 |
50 |
85.71 |
Batsman (England) will hit 100 runs @ 1.90 - Battery Bet
England is coming to play the ODI series with some of the best batters in the world. Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, and Jacob Bethel are some of the big names in the team. In the recently held The Hundred 2025, Jos Buttler was the 2nd highest run-scorer with 283 runs in 8 matches at an average of 40.42 and a strike rate of 160.
According to the 2025 stats, Joe Root is the 2nd highest run-scorer in ODIs. He has managed to collect 604 runs in 9 matches at an average of 75.50 and a strike rate of 97.73. Joe Root has scored 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries this year.
Ben Duckett is following him with 476 runs in 9 matches at an average of 52.88 and a strike rate of 115.25. He has scored a single hundred and 3 half-centuries.
We can expect Joe Root and Ben Duckett to score the majority of the runs and a century in the Tuesday match.
Top Batters for England in the ODI 2025
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Player |
Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
|
Joe Root |
9 |
604 |
75.50 |
97.73 |
|
Ben Duckett |
9 |
476 |
52.88 |
115.25 |
High Value Bets on England at Stakes.com
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1st Innings - Brook, Harry to Score 100 |
6.25(Stake.Bet) |
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1st Innings - Root, Joe to Score 100 |
5.10(Stake.Bet) |
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1st Innings - Duckett, Ben to Score 100 |
5.80(Stake.Bet) |
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1st Innings - Any Player to Score 100 |
2.40 (Stake Bet) |
Top Batter England
Joe Root and Ben Duckett are the top batters for England in 2025. Out of the two, Joe Root is the leading run-scorer for the team with 604 runs in 9 matches at an average of 75.50 and a strike rate of 97.73. Ben Duckett has collected 476 runs in 9 matches at an average of 52.88 and a strike rate of 115.25.
We suggest that Joe Root and Ben Duckett will be the safest bets, and Jacob Bethell will be a risky bet.
Our Prediction
Bet on Joe Root (Safe Bet), Bet on Jacob Bethell (Punt bet)
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4Rabet |
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Joe Root |
2.5 |
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Ben Duckett |
2.75 |
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Jacob Bethell |
4.5 |
Top Batter South Africa
Matthew Breetzke and Temba Bavuma are the top run-scorers for South Africa in 2025. Out of the two, Matthew Breetzke is the leading run-scorer with 378 runs in 4 matches at an average of 94.50 and a strike rate of 103.27. Temba Bavuma has managed to score 300 runs in 6 matches at an average of 50 with a strike rate of 85.71.
Our Prediction
Bet on Matthew Breetzke (Safe Bet), Bet on Dewald Brevis (Risky Bet)
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4Rabet |
|
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Matthew Breetzke |
2.8 |
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Temba Bavuma |
2.55 |
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Dewald Brevis |
3.9 |
Top Bowler England
Adil Rashid and Saqib Mahmood are the top bowlers for England this year. Out of the two, Adil Rashid has scalped 19 wickets in 9 ODIs at an economy of 5.22. Saqib Mahmood is following him with 11 wickets in 7 matches at an economy of 5.71.
I will pick a safe bet with Adil Rashid, but Jamie Overton will be the risky bet.
Our Prediction
Bet on Adil Rashid
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4Rabet |
|
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Adil Rashid |
2.25 |
|
Saqib Mahmood |
2.5 |
|
Jamie Overton |
3.2 |
Top Bowler South Africa
Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj are the top bowlers for South Africa this year. Out of the two, Lungi Ngidi is leading the charts with 14 wickets in 7 matches at an economy of 6.58. Keshav Maharaj has scalped 9 wickets in 7 matches at an economy of 4.85.
I will pick Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj as the safest bet and Wiaan Mulder as the riskiest bet.
Our Prediction
Bet on Lungi Ngidi
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4Rabet |
|
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Lungi Ngidi |
2.3 |
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Keshav Maharaj |
2.4 |
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Wiaan Mulder |
3.9 |
Best England vs South Africa Predictions
1st Innings - England total
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Over 285.5 |
1.85 |
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Under 285.5 |
1.85 |
1st Innings - South Africa total
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Over 264.5 |
1.85 |
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Under 264.5 |
1.85 |
Best England vs South Africa - 1st ODI Match 2025
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Betting Tip |
Odds |
Bookmaker |
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Temba Bavuma 1st innings Score Over 28.5 |
1.85 |
Jackbit |
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Batsman (England) will hit 50 runs - Battery Bet |
1.90 |
Batery Bet |
|
Joe Root top batter, England |
3.45 |
Stake |
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Aiden Markram Top Batter South Africa |
3.10 |
Stake |
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Adil Rashid, Top Bowler England |
2.25 |
4RABET |
|
Lungi Ngidi Top Bowler South Africa |
2.3 |
4RABET |
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1st Innings Batting Team, Total Runs - Odd |
2 |
1XBET |
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