South Africa vs England Score, 1st ODI of England vs South Africa 2025

SIX! Adil Rashid to Dewald Brevis. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. A dominant performance from South Africa, being much the better side in all three departments. Aiden Markram played a blistering innings that, along with a calm and composed 31 from Ryan Rickelton, propelled his side to victory. After being restricted to just 131 runs the England bowlers struggled, with debutant Sonny Baker going for many runs in his spell. Adil Rashid picked up three wickets, but overall, it was a disappointing day for England on their captain's home ground. They now have to regroup quickly ahead of the next match on Thursday. Keshav Maharaj was named Player of the Match.

Adil Rashid to Dewald Brevis. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Archer.

OUT! Bowled. Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed. Back-to-back wickets for Adil Rashid.

OUT! Caught. Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Jacks. Not a great shot from Bavuma.

Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Brydon Carse to Temba Bavuma. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Jacks.

Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 3 runs, run save by Brook, fielded by Duckett.

Brydon Carse to Temba Bavuma. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Baker.

APPEAL! Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Smith, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire made the right decision.

Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.

Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Carse.

Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Jacks.

Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Jacks.

Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs.

OUT! Caught. Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover, caught by Smith. What a knock from Markram that helps the team to a winning position.

Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Seaming away length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.

Brydon Carse to Aiden Markram. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Baker.

FOUR! Brydon Carse to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Played into the gap.

Brydon Carse to Aiden Markram. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Bethell.

Brydon Carse to Aiden Markram. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Baker.

Adil Rashid to Ryan Rickelton. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, leading edge to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Brook.

Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Jacks.

Adil Rashid to Ryan Rickelton. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Baker.

Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Googly half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Bethell, fielded by Archer.

FOUR! Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.

FOUR! Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

Sonny Baker to Aiden Markram. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Carse.