ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: The 1st T20I of South Africa’s tour of England 2025 will be played on Wednesday, September 10, at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The Match is set to begin at 11:00 PM.
England will use the series as preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year.
While South Africa will look to carry their momentum after winning the World Test Championship and ODI series against England & Australia.
South Africa won the last T20I clash between these two sides in June 2024, beating England by 7 runs. However, in Cardiff, England’s strong home record makes them slight favourites.
Let’s take a look at the ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction, fantasy tips, pitch report, probable playing XIs, and weather updates for the 1st T20I Match.
ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction & Pro Tips
Please note that the information provided is based on the available squad and may be subject to change following the lineup announcement.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Phil Salt, Ryan Rickelton(C) |
| Batters | Harry Brook, Dewald Brevies, Aiden Markram |
| All-rounders | Will Jacks, Marco Jansen, Liam Dawson |
| Bowlers | Jofra Archer, Saqib Mahmood, Keshav Maharaj |
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Captain: Ryan Rickelton – He could make an impact with bats and get points with wicket-keeping skills
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Vice-Captain: Will Jacks – impactful all-rounder in powerplay and middle overs.
Grand League Picks:
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Dewald Brevies – explosive finisher & recently in great form
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Jofra Archer – Big Match player with 150+ speedy deliveries
Value Picks:
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Harry Brook – Top-order batter with great hitting abilities
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Keshav Maharaj – in-form spinner and economical bowling spell delivers
ENG vs SA Pitch Report Cardiff, Sophia Garden – 1st T20I
The Cardiff pitch is considered balanced and caters to all styles of play. With short straight boundaries, batters can score runs freely if they settle in. Pacers can find movement early, while spinners receive grip during the middle overs.
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Pitch Condition: Balanced
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Batting: Moderate scoring, 190–200 par score
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Pace Bowling: Two-paced bounce, movement early
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Spin Bowling: Average turn
Toss Prediction: Bowl first – 7 out of 10 T20Is here have been won by chasing sides.
Weather Report – Cardiff, September 10
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 14–16°C, cool evening |
| Rain Probability | 20–25% (light showers possible) |
| Humidity | 85–95% |
| Wind Speed | 4–8 km/h |
| Conditions | Cloudy, chance of drizzle, but the game is likely to happen |
ENG vs SA Predicted Playing XI
England (ENG):
Phil Salt (wk), Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Saqib Mahmood, Jofra Archer
South Africa (SA):
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Aiden Markram (c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Keshav Maharaj
Toss Prediction
With the humidity levels rising later in the match, chasing will be preferred to take advantage of easier batting conditions under lights. Expect both captains to bowl first if they win the toss.
Tip: England win the toss and choose to bowl 1st
ENG vs SA Fantasy Tips & Match Prediction Scenarios
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | Total Score | Predicted Winner |
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| 1 | England | Bat First | 50–60 | ENG: 190–195 | England to win |
| 2 | South Africa | Bat First | 45-60 | SA: 180–100 | South Africa to win |
| 3 | England | Bowl First | SA: 40–50 | SA: 150–160 | England to chase and win |
| 4 | South Africa | Bowl First | ENG: 55–65 | ENG: 180–185 | South Africa Chase and win |
| 5 (Risky) | South Africa | Bat First | 55–65 | SA: 190–200 | South Africa to win if Miller or Brevis plays a match-winning knock |
ENG vs SA: Who Will Win Today’s 1st T20I Match?
South Africa has been in excellent form recently, having beaten England in the ODI series and Australia in the T20 series. Dewald Brevis is a remarkable find for South Africa and could make a significant difference in today’s match. On the other hand, England has been struggling to secure a win, but they could turn things around on home soil in the T20Is. However, South Africa still holds the edge.
Prediction: South Africa to win 1st T20I Match
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