South Africa vs England Score, 2nd ODI of England vs South Africa 2025

Senuran Muthusamy to Jofra Archer. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Maharaj. South Africa clinched a thrilling victory by just five runs in a closely fought contest to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead. England's chase stumbled early on, with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett failing to make an impact. Joe Root and Jacob Bethell both struck well-made fifties, but neither could guide the side home. Jos Buttler added a fluent 61 before falling to a cracking delivery from Lungi Ngidi. Will Jacks chipped in with a useful 39, as England battled late on, but despite Jorfa Archer's cameo, South Africa's bowlers held their nerve. Nandre Burger picking up three crucial wickets and Keshav Maharaj claiming two. Matthew Breetzke is the Player of the Match.

FOUR! Senuran Muthusamy to Jofra Archer. Stock ball back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

Senuran Muthusamy to Jofra Archer. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for no runs.

FOUR! Senuran Muthusamy to Jofra Archer. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.

Senuran Muthusamy to Jofra Archer. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.

Senuran Muthusamy to Saqib Mahmood. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed to long on for 1 run, mis-fielded by Muthusamy, fielded by Markram.

Nandre Burger to Saqib Mahmood. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.

Nandre Burger to Saqib Mahmood. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.

Nandre Burger to Jofra Archer. Full toss, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.

OUT! Run Out. Nandre Burger to Jofra Archer. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Breetzke, by Burger. One run has been completed. Archer will be on strike, but Rashid is out!

SIX! Nandre Burger to Jofra Archer. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Nandre Burger to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, run save by Ngidi, fielded by Muthusamy.

Lungi Ngidi to Adil Rashid. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.

Lungi Ngidi to Jofra Archer. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Markram.

Wide Lungi Ngidi to Jofra Archer. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to fine leg for 5 runs.

SIX! Lungi Ngidi to Jofra Archer. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Lungi Ngidi to Jofra Archer. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to silly point for no runs.

Lungi Ngidi to Adil Rashid. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Maharaj.

Lungi Ngidi to Adil Rashid. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.

Nandre Burger to Adil Rashid. Yorker, off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Breetzke, mis-fielded by Bavuma.

OUT! Caught. Nandre Burger to Will Jacks. Full toss, off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Maharaj. Massive wicket for South Africa.

Wide Nandre Burger to Will Jacks. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump backing away Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.

Nandre Burger to Will Jacks. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.

Nandre Burger to Jofra Archer. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.

Nandre Burger to Jofra Archer. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.

OUT! Caught. Nandre Burger to Brydon Carse. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Markram. Big blow for England.

SIX! Senuran Muthusamy to Will Jacks. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep backward point for 6 runs.

Senuran Muthusamy to Will Jacks. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.

FOUR! Senuran Muthusamy to Will Jacks. Stock length ball, to leg moves in front Slog, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

Senuran Muthusamy to Will Jacks. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track cutting, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.