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South Africa Crush England by Seven Wickets in Headingley ODI Opener

South Africa seized control through Keshav Maharaj’s four-wicket spell, with Aiden Markram’s rapid 86 closing out a 1-0 series lead before the teams head to Lord’s on Thursday.

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Keshav Maharaj takes four wickets in the first ODI against England at Headingley.
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Cricket - First One Day International - England v South Africa - Headingley, Leeds, Britain - September 2, 2025 South Africa's Aiden Markram takes a catch to dismiss England's Jacob Bethell off the bowling of Keshav Maharaj Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Overview

  • After winning the toss and bowling, South Africa dismissed England for 131 in 24.3 overs following an eight-for-49 collapse triggered by Harry Brook’s run-out.
  • Keshav Maharaj took 4-22 and Wiaan Mulder 3-33 as Jamie Smith’s 54 was the lone substantial contribution in England’s innings.
  • South Africa chased 137-3 in 20.5 overs, led by Aiden Markram’s 86 off 55 balls and a 121-run opening stand with Ryan Rickelton.
  • England debutant Sonny Baker returned figures of 0-76 from seven overs, the most expensive by an England bowler on ODI debut, while Jofra Archer made his first ODI appearance since March.
  • South Africa lead the three-match series 1-0, with Kagiso Rabada sidelined by an ankle issue for the opener and the second ODI set for Lord’s on September 4.