South Africa vs England Score, 1st T20I of England vs South Africa 2025

Corbin Bosch to Will Jacks. In-swinging half volley, to leg on the back foot driving, mis-timed to point for no runs, fielded by Stubbs. South Africa successfully defended their target and started the series with a victory. Although Jos Buttler had an impressive performance, other batters struggled during the chase, which hindered their team's chances of victory. In contrast, the visitors delivered a well-rounded performance that led them to win the match, giving them an advantage in the series. Donovan Ferreira is the Player of the Match.

Corbin Bosch to Sam Curran. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.

Corbin Bosch to Will Jacks. In-swinging full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Jansen.

Corbin Bosch to Sam Curran. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to point for 3 runs, dropped catch by Williams, shy attempt by Williams, fielded by Ferreira.

SIX! Corbin Bosch to Sam Curran. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Tom Banton. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Markram. Another one bites the dust.

OUT! Caught. Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, inside edge, caught by Rickelton. Edged and gone.

Wide Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot hooking, missed for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.

APPEAL! Marco Jansen to Tom Banton. Off cutter back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, to third man for 3 runs, fielded by Maphaka, by Rickelton, appeal made for Run Out. Not out displayed on the giant screen.

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ferreira.

Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to square leg for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.

SIX! Marco Jansen to Jos Buttler. Length ball, middle stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

APPEAL! Marco Jansen to Tom Banton. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, bottom edge for 1 run, direct hit by Rickelton, appeal made for Run Out. Buttler survived.

Corbin Bosch to Tom Banton. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ferreira.

Corbin Bosch to Jos Buttler. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Markram.

APPEAL! Corbin Bosch to Tom Banton. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs, appeal made for L.B.W. On-field call stays.

OUT! Caught. Corbin Bosch to Harry Brook. In-swinging length ball, down leg side backing away flick, top edge in the air uncontrolled, caught by Rickelton. Skipper departs.

Corbin Bosch to Jos Buttler. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ferreira.

SIX! Corbin Bosch to Jos Buttler. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.

Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.

FOUR! Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed past fine leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Rickelton.

Marco Jansen to Harry Brook. Back of a length, down leg side moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.

OUT! Caught. Marco Jansen to Jacob Bethell. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover, caught by Ferreira. In the air and gone.

SIX! Marco Jansen to Jacob Bethell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.

Marco Jansen to Jacob Bethell. In-swinging length ball, middle stump backing away Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.

Kagiso Rabada to Jos Buttler. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.

SIX! Kagiso Rabada to Jos Buttler. In-swinging full toss, middle stump moves in front Scoop, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.

FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Jos Buttler. Leg cutter length ball, middle stump backing away Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

Kagiso Rabada to Jos Buttler. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Rickelton.

Kagiso Rabada to Jacob Bethell. Out-swinging back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, Gloved to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Rickelton.