The second ODI between England and South Africa will be played at Lord’s on Thursday, September 4.Keshav Maharaj was the star with the ball, taking 4 wickets for just 22 runs.England’s opener Jamie Smith scored 54 runs, but captain Harry Brook and other key players struggled.
South Africa’s Aiden Markram played a great innings, supported by Ryan Rickelton’s 31 runs. They reached the target in just 20.5 overs.
2nd ODI Pitch Report
Lord’s pitch is usually a batter’s friend in the beginning, thanks to nice bounce and pace. Later on, bowlers start getting more help—seamers can swing it, spinners can grip it better. If you’re batting, it’s smart to be patient with the new ball, wait for the right deliveries, and find gaps to put runs on the board.
Eng vs SA 2nd ODI London Weather
Lord’s has seen plenty of cricket this season, particularly with spinners enjoying success in The Hundred competitions. Across its 88 ODI matches, the team batting first has won 43 times. The average first-innings score at the venue is 231, though a total of 260 is regarded as a benchmark. Teams that win the toss are likely to choose to bat first due to the expected role of spin.
When and where to watch Eng vs SA 2nd ODI
Get ready for the 2nd ODI between England and South Africa at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, on September 4. The match will start at 5:30 PM IST. In India, viewers can tune in to the Sony Sports Network for live telecast or stream the game online via SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites.