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England Seek Response at Lord's as South Africa Aim to Seal Series in 2nd ODI

Rain threatens interruptions at Lord's, sharpening focus on England's response to their opening defeat.

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.