ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I Playing XI: South Africa tour of England,2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report

ENG vs SA 1st T20I, 2025 Match Preview:

England (ENG) will take on South Africa (SA) in the first T20I match of this tour. South Africa (SA) won the ODI series by a margin of 1-2, and will be eager to clinch another trophy. However, England bounced back in the third ODI and secured a massive 342-run win over South Africa, which boosted their confidence.

Additionally, England won their previous T20 series against West Indies by 3-0, while South Africa lost their last T20 series against Australia by 2-1. Both teams are evenly balanced, and we can expect a thrilling contest. 

ENG vs SA Recent Performance:

ENG vs SA South Africa tour of England, 2025 Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: T20I Series, 2025
• Match: ENG vs SA Match 1st T20I
• Date: 10 Sept. 2025
• Match Start Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, England
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Sony Liv and Fan Code app.

ENG vs SA Head-to-Head Stats:

ENG vs SA Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather forecast for the 1st T20I of the South Africa tour of England, 2025. The sky will be cloudy. There is a high chance of rain. The temperature can go up to 14 degrees Celsius. 

According to previous data, the average score at this venue ranges between 150 and 170 runs. The surface is excellent for the batters and fast bowlers, promising a balanced contest.

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, England: 

In the last 5 games at Hampshire Bowl, Southampton, England, approximately 66% of matches have been won by the chasing side, indicating that the surface is more favourable for batters in the second half.      

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

England (ENG) Probable 11:

Phil Salt, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler (C/WK), Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid

South Africa (SA) Probable 11:

Aiden Markram (C), Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Kwena Maphaka

ENG vs SA- Top Picks from England (ENG)

ENG vs SA- Top Picks from South Africa (SA)

ENG vs SA Cricket Winner Player Insights:

• Will Jacks (ENG) has been a consistent performer for England in the shortest format. In his last 5 outings, he scored 297 runs and took 5 wickets. He will be a good captaincy pick for this match.
• Sam Curran (ENG) is another in-form all-rounder in the English setup. In his last 5 games, he took 8 wickets and scored 96 runs. 
• Dewald Brevis (SA) impressed with his attacking batting style in their previous series against Australia. In his last 5 innings, he scored 224 runs. 
• Aiden Markram (SA) was the highest run getter for South Africa in the recently concluded ODI series. In the T20 format, he scored 128 runs and took 2 wickets in his last 5 games. 

ENG vs SA Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

ENG vs SA Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Fantasy Team: Aiden Markaram,  Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, P Salt, R Rickelton, D Brevis, A Markram, M Jansen, S Curran(c), W Jack(vc), K Rabada and Jofra Archer

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

England (ENG) is expected to win this match. England (ENG) won the last ODI with a significant margin of 342 runs. With the additions of Sam Curran and Phil Salt, England looked more balanced. England's records at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, England, also make them favourites in this contest.

ENG vs SA 1st T20I FAQ

Who is likely to win the ENG vs SA match today?

England (ENG) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

England (ENG).

Who are the top fantasy picks for the ENG vs SA Dream11 team?

Aiden Markaram, Will Jacks, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran.

What is the pitch report for this match?

The pitch is batting-friendly, and we can expect an average score range between 150 and 170 runs.