ENG vs SA 2nd T20I Preview: Match Prediction, Pitch Report & Key Players

The South Africa tour of England 2025 continues, as both teams look for another close match in the second T20I. After the conclusion of the 1st T20I, the second match will take place at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Indian fans will be able to witness this game at 11:00 PM on Friday, September 12.

In the first game of the three-match T20I series, England won the toss and decided to bowl first. The 20-over match was shortened to a 9-over match due to the heavy rainfall. The Proteas came out for batting and scored 97 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 7.5 overs. Skipper and one of the best openers in the world right now, Aiden Markram, scored 28 runs in just 14 balls, including 3 sixes and 3 fours. He will be the top choice for the ENG vs SA Match Prediction.

From the England team, left-arm fast bowler Luke Wood was the standout bowler as he took 2 wickets in his spell. England's innings was interrupted due to the heavy rainfall, and the second innings was a 9-over match was shortened to 5 overs for the second innings with the target of 69 for the home team.

In reply, England scored 54 runs for the loss of 5 wickets and lost the game by 14 runs in an interrupted game and took a lead of 1-0 in a three-game T20I series. Bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen was the standout bowler as he took 2 wickets in his spell. He will be a key player in the 2nd T20I, according to our ENG vs SA Match Prediction. Donovan Ferreira was named the Player of the Match for playing an incredible knock of 25 runs in just 11 balls. In the 2nd T20I, England will try to bounce back, while the Proteas will try to win this game and seal the series.

England vs South Africa: Match Facts

ENG vs SA Squads for South Africa Tour of England 2025 T20I Series

Both are strong one of the best cricket teams in the world. Home team England will be led by Harry Brook while Aiden Markram will be the captain of South Africa. An excellent game of T20 cricket is expected between these two sides.

England Squad

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Brydon Carse, Jamie Smith, Rehan Ahmed

South Africa Squad

Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Kagiso Rabada, Senuran Muthusamy

Pitch Report

According to the Old Trafford Cricket Ground pitch report, this venue in Manchester is a balanced surface that provides opportunities for both batters and bowlers. Early on, pacers enjoy the bounce and swing, especially in cloudy conditions, while later in the game, the pitch slows down, making stroke play a little difficult. Spinners play a big role as the pitch slows down. In T20 matches, chasing teams have generally been more successful due to dew and a quick outfield.

Weather Reports

ENG vs SA Head to Head Record In T20Is

If we take a look at the head-to-head record of England vs South Africa head to head in the T20I format, both teams have met each other 27 times in the shorter format of the game. South Africa has the upper hand; they have won 14 of their clashes while England has won 12 times against the Proteas, which makes their head to head score 12-14 in the Twenty20 format.

Winning and Toss Odds For ENG vs SA 2nd T20I

England and South Africa are likely to produce a thrilling encounter in the second T20I. Here are the latest winning and toss odds for the England vs South Africa match in the 2nd T20I of the South Africa tour of England on the stake platform.

Key Players to Watch

There are a no. of players in both teams who can make a huge impact on this game as per the ENG vs SA Match Prediction 2nd T20I. Here are the key players to watch out for in the upcoming game between England and South Africa, 2nd T20, who can lead their team to a victory and can be perfect for the ENG vs SA Match Prediction.