Published on: Sep 3, 2025 5:30 pm IST | Updated on: Sep 3, 2025 12:39 pm IST
South Africa made quick work of the hosts, England, in the 1st ODI at Headingley in Leeds. English batters were exposed blatantly by the Proteas bowlers, as the visitors cruised to a comfortable 7-wicket victory in the first ODI of the three-match series. In a quest to stay alive in the series, England will now host South Africa in the second game of the series at the ‘Home of Cricket,’ i.e., Lord’s Cricket Ground. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd ODI, ENG vs SA, at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
South Africa has kept their magnificent recent run over England alive in ODI cricket. The Proteas have been brilliant with 4 wins to their name out of the last 5 in ODIs against England. With a great run over the hosts, the Proteas should once again start as favorites in this encounter and take an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the series. The win probability meter should favor South Africa. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the ENG vs SA 2nd ODI at Lord’s, London.
SA: 48% win chance ENG: 52% win chance
English veteran Joe Root hit some crisp shots in the last game but couldn't score big. He is one of the reliable batters in the team and has been in good form of late in ODI cricket. In the last 10 ODIs he has scored 618 runs at a fabulous average of 68.67.
The Proteas vice-captain led the chase from the front in the last game. A fabulous 86 off 55 deliveries must have induced confidence in him to score big in the second ODI as well.
The English skipper is another promising batter in the middle. He has averaged above 38 in his last 10 ODIs and will be key bet in this game.
Stubbs will be batting at no. 5 for South Africa and is capable of playing according to the situation. He can be both aggressive and calm in his batting style.
Check out our prediction for the ENG vs SA 2nd ODI at Lord’s, London.
Having lost the first ODI in a one-sided affair against the Proteas, England find themselves in a peculiar spot of losing the series in the second ODI itself. The hosts were completely undone by the Proteas bowlers as they bundled them out for a mere 131 in just 24.3 overs.
131 was a paltry score to defend, and English bowlers had no answers to the assault led by Aiden Markram. South Africa chased down the target in just 20.5 overs, making a mockery of England’s bowling attack, which included the likes of Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, and Jofra Archer. It wasn’t the bowling, but the batting, which let down the hosts, and this is something they would like to address ahead of the second ODI.
Besides opener Jamie Smith’s 54 off 48 deliveries, none of the English batters got going. The batters need to take responsibility heading into the next game to take this series into the decider.
South Africa’s recent run in ODI cricket has been tremendous. After a decent Champions Trophy campaign, which saw them reach the semi-finals, the Proteas went on to defeat the mighty Aussies 2-1 in their own backyard. That series win featured the next generation of South African players, and still, they managed to tame Australia in their own backyard.
Having taken a 1-0 lead already in this series, the Proteas have a golden opportunity to take an unassailable lead of 2-0 after winning the second ODI at Lord’s. The team was clinical in every facet of the game in Headingley and will look to continue from where they left off. Bowlers were on the money, and the openers Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton made a mockery of English bowlers. With all departments clicking, expect South Africa to be stoked heading into this encounter and make it 2-0 after the last ball is bowled of the match. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 72 ENG won: 30 SA won: 36 No Result: 5 Tied: 1 RECENT form ENGLAND: L W W W L RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA: L W W L W
The Proteas have extended their lead in the head-to-head battle against England. Before the first ODI, South Africa had 35 wins to their name, but now they have 36 wins, whereas England has 30 wins. Five matches ended in a tie, and one fixture was tied out of the 72 contests played between the two.
How will the two teams, i.e., England and South Africa, fare in the 2nd ODI? Let’s take a look.
Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell/Tom Banton, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton/Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer.
Ryan Rickelton (WK), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada/Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI match between South Africa and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London:
Given the overcast conditions and early moisture at Lord’s, both captains may lean toward bowling first. However, England, desperate to level the series, could opt to bat first to apply scoreboard pressure. All in all, winning the toss and bowling first should be the mantra.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 2nd ODI match of the South Africa Tour of England will take place live on the SonyLIV App. TV viewers can watch this series live on Sony Sports Network channels.
A win here for South Africa will seal the series for them; on the other hand, the hosts, England, will go into this game with utmost pressure to keep the series alive. It’s going to be a cracker of a game. Many sportsbooks are still favoring England to come good and level the series courtesy of their home advantage. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, England, are expected to win the ENG vs SA 2nd ODI match at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.