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South Africa vs England 2025 1st ODI Full Commentary
Result · Sep 02 2025, Tue - 05:30 PM (IST)
ENGLAND131
SOUTH AFRICA137/3
South Africa won by 7 wickets
CRR:6.58
Player Of The Match
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OUT! Bowled. Keshav Maharaj to Sonny Baker. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed. That's it. After a promising start, England collapse to 131 in less than half the allotted number of overs. Good fielding swung the momentum in South Africa's favour, with Harry Brook's run-out being the key turning point. Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj took full control, sharing seven wickets between them, while Jamie Smith's quickfire 54 was the lone bright spot for England. Now, with just 132 to chase, South Africa are the clear favourites, but low totals can sometimes come with unexpected pressure. Join us in a few minutes.
OUT! L.B.W. Keshav Maharaj to Adil Rashid. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad. That's plumb in front.
Keshav Maharaj to Adil Rashid. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot flick, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Wiaan Mulder to Adil Rashid. Seaming away short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, direct hit by Burger.
Wiaan Mulder to Adil Rashid. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Brevis.
Wiaan Mulder to Adil Rashid. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Brevis.
Wiaan Mulder to Adil Rashid. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Wiaan Mulder to Adil Rashid. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Ngidi.
Wiaan Mulder to Brydon Carse. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Keshav Maharaj to Brydon Carse. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Brevis.
Keshav Maharaj to Adil Rashid. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
Keshav Maharaj to Adil Rashid. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for no runs, fielded by Burger.
FOUR! Keshav Maharaj to Adil Rashid. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Adil Rashid. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Burger.
Keshav Maharaj to Adil Rashid. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
Wiaan Mulder to Brydon Carse. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
Wide Wiaan Mulder to Brydon Carse. Out-swinging back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.
Wiaan Mulder to Adil Rashid. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, bottom edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Ngidi.
Wiaan Mulder to Adil Rashid. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Brevis.
OUT! Caught. Wiaan Mulder to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to first slip, caught by Markram. South Africa on the roll. Wiaan Mulder picks up his third wicket.
OUT! Caught. Wiaan Mulder to Jos Buttler. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump down the track driving, inside edge, caught by Rickelton. Big fish departs!
Wiaan Mulder to Jos Buttler. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
Keshav Maharaj to Brydon Carse. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bavuma.
Keshav Maharaj to Brydon Carse. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Keshav Maharaj to Jos Buttler. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Bosch.
Keshav Maharaj to Brydon Carse. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Bosch.
Keshav Maharaj to Brydon Carse. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Keshav Maharaj to Will Jacks. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid on, caught by Maharaj. Quick reflex catch from Keshav Maharaj.
Wiaan Mulder to Will Jacks. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
Wiaan Mulder to Will Jacks. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.
SIX! Adil Rashid to Dewald Brevis. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. A dominant performance from South Africa, being much the better side in all three departments. Aiden Markram played a blistering innings that, along with a calm and composed 31 from Ryan Rickelton, propelled his side to victory. After being restricted to just 131 runs the England bowlers struggled, with debutant Sonny Baker going for many runs in his spell. Adil Rashid picked up three wickets, but overall, it was a disappointing day for England on their captain's home ground. They now have to regroup quickly ahead of the next match on Thursday. Keshav Maharaj was named Player of the Match.
Adil Rashid to Dewald Brevis. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Archer.
OUT! Bowled. Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed. Back-to-back wickets for Adil Rashid.
OUT! Caught. Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Jacks. Not a great shot from Bavuma.
Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Brydon Carse to Temba Bavuma. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Jacks.
Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep extra cover for 3 runs, run save by Brook, fielded by Duckett.
Brydon Carse to Temba Bavuma. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Baker.
APPEAL! Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Smith, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire made the right decision.
Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short fine leg for no runs, fielded by Carse.
Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Jacks.
Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Jacks.
Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Adil Rashid to Temba Bavuma. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to cover, caught by Smith. What a knock from Markram that helps the team to a winning position.
Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Seaming away length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Brydon Carse to Ryan Rickelton. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
Brydon Carse to Aiden Markram. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Baker.
FOUR! Brydon Carse to Aiden Markram. Back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs. Played into the gap.
Brydon Carse to Aiden Markram. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Bethell.
Brydon Carse to Aiden Markram. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Baker.
Adil Rashid to Ryan Rickelton. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot working, leading edge to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Brook.
Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Jacks.
Adil Rashid to Ryan Rickelton. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Baker.
Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Googly half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Bethell, fielded by Archer.
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
FOUR! Adil Rashid to Aiden Markram. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Sonny Baker to Aiden Markram. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Carse.