England Vs South Africa 2025: Full Schedule, Squads, Match Timings In IST, Where To Watch In India
England Vs South Africa 2025: Full Guide For Indian Fans — Schedule, Squads, Timings, Streaming And What To Expect
England and South Africa square off in a six-match white-ball tour across the UK, starting with three ODIs from September 2–7, followed by three T20Is from September 10–14. Expect fast starts under lights, quick outfields, and two teams tuning up for a big 2026 T20 World Cup push. Here’s the complete, India-friendly guide with dates, match timings in IST, squads, where to watch, and form notes.
ODI schedule (IST)
Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
1st ODI | Sep 2 (Tue) | Headingley, Leeds | 5:30 PM |
2nd ODI | Sep 4 (Thu) | Lord’s, London | 5:30 PM |
3rd ODI | Sep 7 (Sun) | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 3:30 PM |
T20I schedule (IST)
Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
1st T20I | Sep 10 (Wed) | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 11:00 PM |
2nd T20I | Sep 12 (Fri) | Old Trafford, Manchester | 11:00 PM |
3rd T20I | Sep 14 (Sun) | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 7:00 PM |
Squads
England ODI squad: Harry Brook (capt), Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jos Buttler (wk), Jamie Smith, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker; fringe/rotational picks include Jacob Bethell and Saqib Mahmood, depending on fitness and role balance.
South Africa ODI squad: Temba Bavuma (capt), Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius.
Where to watch in India
TV: Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten channels; note third ODI listed for Ten 5)
Streaming: SonyLIV app/website; FanCode app/website is also streaming the series in India
Timing: 5:30 PM IST for day-nighters at Leeds/Lord’s; 3:30 PM IST for Southampton; T20Is mostly late-night 11:00 PM IST starts, with Nottingham at 7:00 PM IST.
Form and talking points
England: New ODI skipper Harry Brook leads a refreshed group that snapped a losing run by sweeping West Indies earlier this summer; Jofra Archer’s phased return adds pace X-factor; Adil Rashid remains the control-and-strike spinner. Uncapped quick Sonny Baker has been fast-tracked for pace depth.
South Africa: Arrive on a bounce after beating Australia 2-1 away; Rabada’s return boosts the attack; teen left-armer Kwena Maphaka’s high pace is a headline pick; batting core blends Markram–Bavuma with power from Stubbs–Brevis.
FAQs
Series dates: ODIs Sep 2, 4, 7; T20Is Sep 10, 12, 14 (UK)
Indian timings: 5:30 PM/3:30 PM IST for ODIs, 11:00 PM IST for first two T20Is, 7:00 PM IST for third T20I
Streaming in India: SonyLIV, FanCode; TV on Sony Sports Network
First ODI venue: Headingley, Leeds