ENG vs SA 1st ODI Playing 11: Harry Brook-led England will square off against Temba Bavuma-led South Africa in the 1st ODI match on September 02 at Headingley Carnegie.

South Africa and England have met on 71 ODI occasions, where South Africa has dominated with 35 wins, while England has 30 wins, with 5 matches ended without a result and one ended in a tie.

South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first. Speaking at the toss, Temba Bavuma said, “We’ll bowl first. The wicket looks on the drier side so it might get a bit of dew. The stats also suggest chasing is better here.”

“We’ve got a new pair in Rickelton and Aiden, we’ve got some younger guys in the middle in Brevis, Stubbs and Mulder. We are at a stage where we are trying to find our best XI.”

“(On the WTC win) It was exceptional, we felt people’s emotions and it brought some pride to South African cricket,” concluded Bavuma.

Meanwhile England captain Harry Brook said, “Would have bowled first as well. We try and set up for both batting and bowling, but today we would have bowled. I know this ground well and it is tough to defend. Really exciting evening for Sonny (Baker) – he had a really good Hundred and excited to see what he can offer for us. Really happy to have Jofra Archer back as well.”

Eng vs in 1st di playing 11

England Playing 11: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker

South Africa Playing 11: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (W), Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, More Id