England vs South Africa 1st ODI at Headingley Leeds

The England vs South Africa 1st ODI is set to take place at Headingley, Leeds, today. Fans expect a high scoring clash with top batters and world class bowlers ready to perform. This series is part of South Africa’s 2025 tour of England. The match will start at 17:00 PST in a day night format. With form players on both sides this game is full of hype and promise.

England Squad

England has picked a strong squad with balance across all departments.

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

South Africa Squad

South Africa also comes with depth and variety in their lineup.

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

Top Batters to Watch in ENG vs SA 1st ODI

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Joe Root	9	604	75.5	97.73
Ben Duckett	9	476	52.89	115.25
Matthew Breetzke	4	378	94.5	103.27
Temba Bavuma	8	320	40	85.79

Joe Root holds the anchor role for England with a high average and smart strike rate. Ben Duckett adds speed with his attacking game. For South Africa Matthew Breetzke is the man in form while Temba Bavuma adds class and calm in the middle order.

Top Bowlers to Watch in ENG vs SA 1st ODI

Player	Matches	Wickets	Economy	Strike Rate
Adil Rashid	10	19	5.97	28.52
Saqib Mahmood	7	11	5.71	28.54
Lungi Ngidi	7	14	6.59	23.35
Keshav Maharaj	7	9	4.85	45.33

Adil Rashid keeps control with his spin in the middle overs. Saqib Mahmood supports with pace and swing. For South Africa Lungi Ngidi brings wicket power up front and at the death. Keshav Maharaj slows the game with tight spells and accuracy.

Why Headingley Leeds Is the Perfect Stadium for This Clash

Headingley has seen many classic ODI matches. The ground is known for movement early on with pace bowlers finding seam. Under lights the ball comes quicker to the bat which makes shot making easier. The crowd at Leeds always creates energy and adds pressure on visiting sides. This mix of conditions promises a balanced game where batters and bowlers both stay in the contest.

England Strengths in This Match

• Joe Root steady and reliable
• Ben Duckett fast scoring option
• Jos Buttler explosive finisher
• Jofra Archer with express pace
• Adil Rashid for spin control

South Africa Strengths in This Match

• Matthew Breetzke in dream form
• Aiden Markram with allround value
• Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi with pace attack
• Keshav Maharaj for spin control
• Temba Bavuma leading from the front

Key Match Battles to Follow

• Joe Root vs Kagiso Rabada with the new ball
• Ben Duckett vs Lungi Ngidi in the first ten overs
• Matthew Breetzke vs Adil Rashid during middle overs
• Jos Buttler vs Kagiso Rabada at the death overs

Watch Live on tapmad

You can watch England vs South Africa 1st ODI live on tapmad. It streams every ball with no breaks and works on phone smart TV and browser with one account. tapmad gives fans clear coverage and smooth play so you never miss a run or wicket. From toss to close you stay in the action with tapmad. You can also watch South Africa’s tour of Australia highlights to see the Proteas’ strength.

Conclusion

The ENG vs SA match shows two sides with equal strength and depth. The match at Headingley Leeds brings class batters and fiery bowlers together. Fans will watch Joe Root and Matthew Breetzke aim for big runs. They will also watch Rabada Archer Rashid and Ngidi fight with the ball. This game is more than just another ODI. It is about setting the tone for the series. All eyes are on Leeds for an exciting start.