ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa Tour of England 2025, 2nd T20I

After the conclusion of the ODI series, now it is time for the shorter format of the game as the three-match T20I series between England and South Africa will begin on the 10th September 2025. The second game of the three-match T20I series will take place at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Indian fans will be able to witness this game at 11:00 PM on Friday, September 12. With this article, we will see how to play Dream11 for the ENG vs SA to help you with a better understanding of a fantasy game.

ENG vs SA Match Preview

South Africa won the opening match of the series by 14 runs via the D/L method. It was a rain-affected game where South Africa scored 97 runs in 7.5 overs in the first innings. England needed 68 runs in 5 overs as per the adjusted D/L method target but they could only score 54 runs in five overs. South Africa will be keen to clinch the series while England needs to bounce back and do well.

England vs South Africa Match Details

ENG vs SA Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Aiden Markram scored 28 runs at a strike rate of 200 in the previous match. He will be an excellent pick for the ENG vs SA today Dream11 team prediction.
• Marco Jansen was the leading wicket-taker for his team, South Africa, as he took two wickets in his spell. He will be a key player according to our ENG vs SA Dream11 today match prediction.
• England opener Jos Buttler was his team's leading run scorer, scoring 25 runs off just 11 balls, including 4 boundaries.
• Luke Wood was the leading wicket-taker for his team, England, as he took two wickets in his spell. He will be an excellent pick for the ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction.

ENG vs SA Team Injury Updates

As of now, there is no information available regarding the injuries from both teams, England vs South Africa which makes things even more interesting, as fans can expect their favourite players and the top performers from their previous series to be included in their ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team.

ENG vs SA Toss Prediction

We can expect South Africa skipper Aiden Markram to win the toss in the second T20I match of the South Africa tour of England and he is likely to choose to bowl. Given the pitch analysis and chasing record of Emirates Old Trafford. Bowling first could be an advantage in the ENG vs SA today's match prediction Dream11.

Record of Chasing Teams at Emirates Old Trafford

If we take a look at the chasing record at Emirates Old Trafford in the T20I format, the stats of chasing at this ground are good, as the total of 14 international matches have been played on this very ground, where 4 of them were won by a team that batted first, while 7 of them were won by a team while chasing which makes this average chasing record of 64%, which makes toss even more crucial in this upcoming game.

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 England vs South Africa.

England Playing 11

Philip Salt, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Tom Banton, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood

South Africa Playing 11

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

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Aiden Markram and Jos Buttler 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 T20I.
• Marco Jansen and Luke Wood 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 Jos Buttler 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, Sam Curran and Jacob Bethell are the perfect choices for vice-captains. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this season.

Top Picks for ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction

• Jos Buttler looked in great form in the opening match, smashing 25 runs of just 11 balls, which included three sixes. He is one of the best finishers in the world. Back him to do well once again.
• Sam Curran scored 10 runs and also picked up one wicket in the last game. He will be a top pick in this ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction today match.

Budget Picks for ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction

• Dewald Brevis has been sensational in this format. He scored 23 runs off 10 balls in the previous match and will be a key pick in this ENG vs SA Dream11 match.
• Aiden Markram opened the batting for South Africa and scored 28 runs off 14 balls in the first T20I. He is one of the best batsmen in the world and will be an excellent budget pick against this opposition.

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keepers: Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton, Philip Salt
Batters: Donovan Ferreira, Jacob Bethell, Dewald Brevis
All-Rounders: Aiden Markram, Sam Curran, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Jamie Overton, Kagiso Rabada

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: Jos Buttler
Batters: Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira
All-Rounders: Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Kagiso Rabada

ENG vs SA Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd T20I) South Africa Tour of England 2025 Players to Avoid

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game and can be avoided for this match as per our ENG vs SA Dream11 team prediction.
• Dawson 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 Emirates Old Trafford

• The weather in Manchester is expected to be clear with the temperature around 26°C. For today’s match between ENG vs SA, there is no chance of rain, so we can expect a complete 40-overs contest without interruptions.
• According to the Old Trafford Cricket Ground pitch report for this game, it will be a batting wicket. The pacers have been usually successful at this venue. The Pptch at this ground is sporting one with assistance for batters. According to recent records, the team winning the toss mostly chooses to bowl.

ENG vs SA Head-to-Head Records

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.

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