Overview
- The second ODI is scheduled for Thursday, 4 September at Lord's with a 1pm BST (5:30pm IST) start.
- South Africa lead the three-match series 1–0 after a seven‑wicket win at Headingley, where England were dismissed for 131 and Aiden Markram hit 86 not out.
- UK coverage is on Sky Sports Cricket with streaming on NOW, while Sony Sports will televise in India with streaming on Sony LIV.
- Kagiso Rabada is likely to miss out as he continues ankle rehab, Matthew Breetzke could be available, and teenager Kwena Maphaka is being rested from the ODIs.
- Forecasts suggest a high chance of rain and a typically sporting Lord's surface that can aid bowlers early before improving for batting; South Africa hold a 36–30 edge over England in ODIs overall.