The latest news on the England vs South Africa cricket series highlights South Africa’s ongoing tour of England in September 2025, consisting of three One Day International (ODI) and three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches[1]. The ODI series has seen South Africa clinching victories in the first two matches: they won the first ODI at Leeds on 2nd September, chasing down England’s 131 with a score of 137/3 in 20.5 overs, thanks to a standout performance by Keshav Maharaj[2]. In the second ODI at London on 4th September, South Africa posted 330/8 while England narrowly fell short, reaching 325/9 in 50 overs; Matthew Breetzke was named Player of the Match[2].
The third ODI is being held on 7th September, with tickets already sold out for the match at the Utilita Bowl[3]. The fixture is a marquee contest, drawing attention as the teams last met in ODI cricket at this venue in 2017[3].
Squad updates include notable changes for both teams: Tony de Zorzi was ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series due to a hamstring injury, while Ben Duckett has been rested from the T20I series and replaced by Sam Curran[1].
Future matches in the series are scheduled for 10th, 12th, and 14th September, with win projections to be updated soon[2]. The series contributes to England’s 2025 home international season, with the provisional squads featuring prominent names such as Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada, and Aiden Markram[1].