South Africa will look to go 2-0 up and seal the T20I series when they travel to Manchester to face England in the second match on Friday.
Harry Brook led England, who are on the verge of their second consecutive series after suffering a 12-run defeat in the opening T20I match. In a rain-affected match, the hosts were given a target of 69 runs to chase in just 5 overs, but they were only able to score 54 for 5 wickets. The second match will determine England's fate in the series.
Meanwhile, Aiden Markram led South Africa to seal a convincing victory in the first match and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite a continuous interruption by rain, a brilliant bowling effort from Marco Jansen and Corbin Bosch helped the Proteas take an easy win.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
England vs. South Africa 2nd T20I live stream, TV channel in the Australia
Here's how to watch this T20I match in Australia:
- TV Channel: Fox Cricket (Channel 501)
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
This game is available for the live TV broadcast on dedicated cricket channel Fox Cricket. You can also live stream this game on Kayo and Foxtel.
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What time does England vs. South Africa 2nd T20I start in the Australia?
This T20I match takes place at the Old Trafford in Manchester, England, and starts on Friday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sat, Sept. 13 | 3:30 a.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, Sept. 13 | 3:00 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, Sept. 13 | 1:30 p.m. |
England vs. South Africa 2nd T20I predicted XIs, team news
With the crucial Ashes tour ahead, England have rested their key players, including Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett.
Sam Curran returned to the T20I setup in the first match after his brilliance in the Hundred League. He will be a crucial asset for the team going into this match.
On the bowling front, Jofra Archer was rested in the first match, keeping his workload in mind. The 30-year-old pacer wreaked havoc on the Proteas' batting lineup, clinching four wickets in the final ODI match and 8 wickets overall in three matches. With the crucial match ahead, he might come into the playing XI in Manchester along with Luke Wood.
Liam Dawson and Adil Rashid were spinners in the team; however, it is likely that to adjust Archer in the final XI, Dawson might miss out.
England predicted XI: Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer/Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Jamie Overton.
As for South Africa, their injury woes continue as their lead pacer Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the T20I series due to a hamstring injury; Nandre Burger replaces him in the squad.
Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Lizaad Williams returned to the T20I setup after recovering from their respective thumb, ankle, and knee injuries.
David Miller has also withdrawn from the series due to a hamstring strain during the final week of the Hundred. South Africa is yet to add a replacement for him.
Moreover, South Africa's star spinner Keshav Maharaj missed out on the opening T20I match after sustaining a groin injury during the warm-up in Cardiff. He was replaced by Corbin Bosch in the playing XI.However, it is still uncertain if Maharaj will recover in time to feature in the second match.
South Africa predicted XI: Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreirae, Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kwena Maphaka.
South Africa tour of England 2025 schedule
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T20I Matches
- 1st T20I: South Africa won by 14 runs (DLS method)
- 2nd T20I: Sept. 13, Old Trafford, Manchester, 3:30 a.m.
- 3rd T20I: Sept. 15, Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 11:30 a.m.