US EditionEngland Wins Toss, Bowling First and Drops Baker for 2nd ODI Against South Africa
England replaced Sonny Baker with Saqib Mahmood and chose to bowl first after a rain delay, aiming to improve after their first ODI loss to South Africa in the series.
- England won the delayed toss and opted to field first in the second ODI versus South Africa at Lord’s on September 4, 2025.
- After a difficult debut, fast bowler Sonny Baker was replaced by Saqib Mahmood for England, while South Africa made two changes by bringing in Matthew Breetzke for Tony de Zorzi, who was sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Senuran Muthusamy for Wiaan Mulder, who was unavailable due to illness.
- The match start was postponed to 1:15 p.m. because of morning rain, with England hoping to exploit swing-friendly Lord's conditions by using a three-seamer attack.
- Harry Brook said the team must move on from their poor first-ODI performance and expects early bowling pressure, while captain Temba Bavuma praised South Africa's clinical bowling.
- The game at Lord's offers England a chance to reset and challenge South Africa, who aim to clinch the series after their seven-wicket win in the opener.
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