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England vs South Africa 2nd ODI Predictions - Markram to score big in Proteas victory

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Ralph Staniforth
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Last updated: 03 Sep 2025

South Africa dominated the opening ODI against England, winning by seven wickets after bowling England out for just 131 runs. With Aiden Markram leading the scoring and Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj excelling with the ball, South Africa continued their strong ODI form. England's batting showed signs of concern despite Jamie Smith's promising start. England may rotate bowlers but remain relatively unchanged, while South Africa adapt to Tony de Zorzi's injury. Backing is for South Africa to win the second ODI, with Markram and Smith likely key players.

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  • South Africa won first ODI by 7 wickets, dominating from the start.
  • England's batting faltered despite Jamie Smith's 54; big collapse followed.
  • Aiden Markram (86) starred for South Africa, who are favorites for 2nd ODI.
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Aiden Markram blitzed the England bowlers all over the park in the 1st ODI (Getty Images)

England vs South Africa Predictions


South Africa dominated from the first over in the opening ODI and given their form recently, I am backing them to win against the odds and secure another series victory.
  • England vs South Africa Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • England Form
  • England Injuries & Team News
  • South Africa Form
  • South Africa Injuries & Team News

  • England have won 3 of their last 4 ODIs.
  • England’s Jamie Smith scored 54 runs in the last match.
  • South Africa have won 3 of their last 4 ODI matches.
  • South Africa have won 5 of their last 6 ODIs against England.
  • South Africa’s Aiden Markram scored 86 runs in the last ODI.

Head to Head


South Africa have won five of their last six ODIs against England, including the opening match of this series by seven wickets.

England Form


England came into this series as heavy favourites after their 3-0 demolition of the West Indies a couple of months back. However, they failed to impress in the opening game with the batsmen particularly underwhelming.

Jamie Smith got England off to a good start, scoring 54 off 48 balls. However, while Joe Root, Harry Brook and Jos Buttler all got starts, none of them reached 20 runs.

Once Smith was dismissed with the score on 102-4, England crumbled, losing six wickets for 29 runs – all out for 131 on a good batting deck. South Africa chased the score down inside 21 over to win by seven wickets.

England Injuries & Team News


England are trying to build an ODI side, so I don’t expect much to change among the batsmen. They may rotate the bowlers a bit.

South Africa Form


South Africa were very impressive in Australia and that form continued in the first ODI against England. The Proteas won the match by seven wickets.

Bowling first, Wiaan Mulder took 3-33 and Keshav Maharaj 4-22 as England were demolished for 131 runs. Aiden Markram took centre stage in the chase, smashing 86 off 55 balls.

Markram and Rickelton put on a 121-run opening stand with Rickelton ending on 31*.

South Africa Injuries & Team News


Middle order batsman, Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out of the series due to injury. It is likely that Matthew Breetzke will come into the side after scoring four 50+ scores in his first four international ODI matches.

Verdict

I am backing South Africa to win the 2nd ODI with Aiden Markram to top score.

For England, Jamie Smith was in fine form in the 1st ODI - he is backed again.

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