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One Day International · South Africa tour of EnglandEngland v South Africa: ODI scorecard, 2 Sep 2025
South Africa won by 7 wickets. 2 Sep 2025, Headingley, Leeds, Leeds.
Result
Runs per over- Headingley, Leeds, Leeds
England: runs per over South Africa: runs per over
England innings
131 (24.3 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Smithc C Bosch b PWA Mulder | 54 | 48 | 10 | 0 | 112.5 |
| BM Duckettc RD Rickelton b N Burger | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 |
| JE Rootc RD Rickelton b L Ngidi | 14 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 82.4 |
| HC Brookrun out (RD Rickelton/T Stubbs) | 12 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 66.7 |
| JC Buttlerc RD Rickelton b PWA Mulder | 15 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 62.5 |
| JG Bethellc AK Markram b KA Maharaj | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| WG Jacksc & b KA Maharaj | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| BA Carsenot out | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.9 |
| JC Archerc AK Markram b PWA Mulder | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| AU Rashidlbw b KA Maharaj | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 64.3 |
| S Bakerb KA Maharaj | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extras | 11 (b 1, lb 6, w 4, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 131 (24.3 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-13 (BM Duckett, 2.2 ov); 2-44 (JE Root, 7.3 ov); 3-82 (HC Brook, 13.6 ov); 4-102 (JL Smith, 17.2 ov); 5-107 (JG Bethell, 18.1 ov); 6-117 (WG Jacks, 20.1 ov); 7-119 (JC Buttler, 21.2 ov); 8-119 (JC Archer, 21.3 ov); 9-131 (AU Rashid, 24.2 ov); 10-131 (S Baker, 24.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Burger | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| L Ngidi | 5 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 4.00 |
| C Bosch | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 |
| PWA Mulder | 7 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 4.71 |
| KA Maharaj | 5.3 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 4.00 |
South Africa innings
137/3 (20.5 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK Markramc JL Smith b AU Rashid | 86 | 55 | 13 | 2 | 156.4 |
| RD Rickeltonnot out | 31 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 52.5 |
| T Bavumac WG Jacks b AU Rashid | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| T Stubbsb AU Rashid | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| D Brevisnot out | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300.0 |
| Extras | 8 (b 0, lb 3, w 4, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 137/3 (20.5 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: T de Zorzi, PWA Mulder, C Bosch, KA Maharaj, N Burger, L Ngidi
Fall of wickets: 1-121 (AK Markram, 18.1 ov); 2-131 (T Bavuma, 20.2 ov); 3-131 (T Stubbs, 20.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Baker | 7 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 10.86 |
| JC Archer | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1.60 |
| BA Carse | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 4.80 |
| AU Rashid | 3.5 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.78 |
Match summary
England played South Africa in a men's One Day International at Headingley, Leeds, Leeds on 2 September 2025, part of South Africa tour of England. South Africa won by 7 wickets.
South Africa won the toss and chose to field.
KA Maharaj was named player of the match.
On 2 September 2025 the on-field umpires were Nitin Menon and RJ Warren, with J Srinath as match referee.
How the innings went
England made 131 in 24.3 overs. JL Smith top-scored with 54 from 48 balls, including 10 fours and 0 sixes. KA Maharaj took 4 for 22. The biggest stand before a wicket was 38 runs between HC Brook and JL Smith.
South Africa made 137/3 in 20.5 overs. AK Markram top-scored with 86 from 55 balls, including 13 fours and 2 sixes. AU Rashid took 3 for 26. The biggest stand before a wicket was 121 runs between AK Markram and RD Rickelton.
Extras
England's innings of 131 in 24.3 overs included 11 extras: 4 wides, 0 no-balls, 1 byes and 6 leg byes. South Africa's innings of 137/3 in 20.5 overs included 8 extras: 4 wides, 1 no-balls, 0 byes and 3 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won England v South Africa on 2 September 2025?
South Africa won by 7 wickets.
Who top-scored in England v South Africa?
AK Markram scored 86 from 55 balls for South Africa, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in England v South Africa?
KA Maharaj, with 4 for 22.
What was the highest partnership?
121 runs between AK Markram and RD Rickelton for South Africa.
Who won the toss?
South Africa, who chose to field.
Where was England v South Africa played?
At Headingley, Leeds, Leeds, on 2 September 2025.