The 1st ODI of the South Africa Tour of England 2025 kicks off on September 2, marking the start of an exciting series that features three ODIs and three T20Is between the England and South Africa national cricket teams.
Fans in India can watch all the action live via the FanCode digital platform, while television coverage will be available on the Sony Sports Network. In the UK, matches will be broadcast on Sky Sports, while SuperSport will bring the coverage to audiences in South Africa. New Zealand viewers can watch through Sky Sports NZ, and cricket fans in the USA can tune in via Willow TV.
Match | Teams | Venue | Format | Date & Time (IST) |
1st ODI | England vs South Africa | Headingley, Leeds | ODI | 02/09/2025, 05:30 PM |
2nd ODI | England vs South Africa | Lord's, London | ODI | 04/09/2025, 05:30 PM |
3rd ODI | England vs South Africa | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | ODI | 07/09/2025, 03:30 PM |
1st T20I | England vs South Africa | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | T20I | 10/09/2025, 11:00 PM |
2nd T20I | England vs South Africa | Old Trafford, Manchester | T20I | 12/09/2025, 11:00 PM |
3rd T20I | England vs South Africa | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | T20I | 14/09/2025, 07:00 PM |
Both teams have named strong squads for this high-profile series.
England will be led by Harry Brook, who captains both the ODI and T20I sides. He is supported by a core group of world-class players including Jofra Archer, Joe Root, Jos Buttler, and Adil Rashid, offering a balanced mix of experience and emerging talent.
South Africa will see Temba Bavuma lead the ODI squad, which boasts stars like Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram, and Lungi Ngidi. For the T20I series, Aiden Markram will take over as captain, guiding a lineup that is equally competitive and well-rounded.
Where you can watch the live action depends on your location:
India: FanCode (streaming) and Sony Sports Network (TV)
UK: Sky Sports
South Africa: SuperSport via DStv
New Zealand: Sky Sports Now
USA: Willow TV
This series is shaping up to be a thrilling showdown between two top-tier teams. England comes into the ODIs having faced India in their last five games, winning just two. South Africa, on the other hand, recently battled Australia in their last five ODIs, securing three wins. Judging by recent form, both sides have been facing elite opposition, but South Africa's momentum could give them a slight edge heading into the series.
With world-class talent on both sides, expect plenty of standout moments-from Rabada's fiery spells to Brook's game-defining knocks-making this an unmissable contest for cricket fans around the globe.