ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa Tour of England 2025, 2nd ODI

England will take on South Africa in the second ODI match of the South Africa tour of England 2025. The game will take place at the Lord’s in London. Indian fans can witness this game at 5:30 PM IST on Thursday, 4th September. With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, ENG vs SA, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best ENG vs SA today Dream11 team prediction.

ENG vs SA Match Preview

South Africa defeated England in the first ODI match by seven wickets and led the series 1-0. England, batting first, were bowled out below-par total of 131 runs in 25th overs. Keshav Maharaj picked up four wickets, while Wiaan Mulder picked up three wickets and restricted the opponents to a below-par score.

In response, South Africa comfortably chased down the target in the 21st over losing just three wickets. Opener Aiden Markram scored a brilliant half-century, while Ryan Rickelton scored 31 runs off 59 balls and helped his team chase down the target. The Proteas will be aiming to repeat their performance in this game as well.

England vs South Africa Match Details

ENG vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats

• South Africa opener Aiden Markram was the standout player for his team as he scored a match-winning 86 runs off 55 balls. He will be an excellent pick for the ENG vs SA today Dream11 team prediction.
• South Africa left-arm spin bowler Keshav Maharaj was the leading wicket-taker for his team, as he took 4 wickets in his spell. He will be a key player according to our ENG vs SA Dream11 today match prediction.
• The England opener Jamie Smith was the leading run scorer for his team as he scored 54 runs off 48 balls, including 10 boundaries. He is currently one of the best wicketkeepers in the world across formats.
• Adil Rashid was the standout bowler for his team, as he took three wickets in his spell and gave just 26 runs off it. He will be an excellent pick for the ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction today match.

ENG vs SA Team Injury Updates

This is the second match of the series, so all players from both teams, England and South Africa, are fully fit and fresh, with no injury concerns; both sides are at full strength for the ENG vs SA Dream11 team prediction today. Any injury-related updates will be provided if available.

ENG vs SA Toss Prediction

We can expect England captain Harry Brook to win the toss in the second ODI match of the series against South Africa and choose to bat. Given the pitch analysis and chasing record of the Lord's Cricket Stadium. It is suitable to opt for batting after winning the toss in this upcoming game.

Record of Chasing Teams at Lord's

As per previous data, 87 ODI matches were played at Lord's Cricket Stadium. The chasing team has won 39 matches, while the team batting first won 43 matches.

ENG vs SA Probable Playing 11

Both teams have dynamic batters and incredible bowlers, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances. Let's take a probable playing 11 of the ENG vs SA today Dream11 prediction.

England Playing 11

Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Sonny Baker, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.

South Africa Playing 11

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (c), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Aiden Markram and Jamie Smith are the leading run scorers for their respective teams in the series so far, and among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, the viewers will expect the same kind of performance from them in the second ODI match.
• Keshav Maharaj and Adil Rashid are the leading wicket takers for their respective teams, and among the players who are going to feature in this upcoming game, making them a threat to the opposition.

ENG vs SA Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• For this match, Aiden Markram and Joe Root emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
• For vice-captaincy choices, Keshav Maharaj and Adil Rashid are the perfect choices for vice-captains. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this year.

Top Picks for ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction

• Keshav Maharaj bowled really well in the previous match, picking four wickets at an economy rate of 4 against England.
• Aiden Markram scored 86 runs off 55 balls in their previous match and looked in great touch. He will be keen to put up a good show.

Budget Picks for ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction

• Adil Rashid is going to be a great budget player. He picked up three wickets at an economy rate of 6.8 in his last match.
• Jamie Smith has scored 54 runs while opening the batting in the previous match and will be a handy budget pick for the ENG vs SA Dream11 prediction today match.

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: J Buttler, R Rickelton, J Smith
Batters: J Root, H Brook, D Brevis
All-rounders: A Markram, W Mulder
Bowlers: A Rashid, K Maharaj, J Archer

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: J Buttler, R Rickelton

Batters: J Root, B Duckett, T Stubbs

All-rounders: A Markram, W Mulder, J Bethell

Bowlers: A Rashid, K Maharaj, J Archer

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd ODI) South Africa Tour of England 2025 to Avoid

• Zorzi struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game and can be avoided for this match.
• Bosch has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match in your ENG vs SA Dream11 today team prediction.

ENG vs SA Weather & Pitch Report at Lord's

• The second ODI of the South Africa tour of England 2025 between England and South Africa is expected to be played under suitable conditions, with an average temperature ranging around 26°C, as the weather will be mostly cloudy with no indication during the time of the game, with the humidity around 66% and wind 14 km/hr.
• According to the Lord's Cricket Ground Pitch Report, the surface will be a balanced one. With the slope, we can expect plenty of help for the pacers, and batting will get easier. Both teams will prefer chasing.

ENG vs SA Head-to-Head Records

England and South Africa have faced each other in 72 matches in ODIs. Out of these 72 games, England have won 30 whereas South Africa have come out victorious on 36 occasions. 5 matches ended without a result. 1 match ended in a tie.

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