South Africa delivered a stunning all-round performance to crush England in the 1st ODI of the series at Headingley, Leeds. England’s batting collapsed for just 131 runs in 24.3 overs, and South Africa chased the target down in style, finishing on 137/3 in 20.5 overs to register a 7-wicket victory with 175 balls remaining.


Keshav Maharaj - 22/4
Keshav Maharaj - 22/4 - 1st ODI


England Innings: Batting Collapse

England’s batting lineup fell apart against South Africa’s disciplined attack. With wickets tumbling regularly, no batter could build a partnership to stabilize the innings.


Total: 131 all out (24.3 overs)

Top scorer: Jamie Smith  54 off 48 balls.

England’s collapse left them with their lowest ODI score against South Africa at Headingley.


South Africa Innings: Markram Leads the Charge

In reply, South Africa’s batsmen made light work of the chase.


Aiden Markram: A brilliant 86 off 55 balls, hitting boundaries at will to dismantle the English bowling.

Ryan Rickelton: Played a steady knock of 31 off 59 balls, ensuring stability in the chase.

South Africa wrapped up the match in 20.5 overs, highlighting their dominance.


Key Moments


England bundled out for 131, suffering a massive batting failure.

Markram’s counterattacking 86 sealed the win with authority.

South Africa won with 175 balls to spare, a record margin against England at Headingley.


Player of the Match

Keshav Maharaj - 22/4 in 5.3 overs


Series Impact

With this emphatic win, South Africa go 1-0 up in the ODI series, leaving England with plenty of questions about their batting order and approach ahead of the remaining games.


FAQs

1. What was the result of the England vs South Africa 1st ODI 2025?
South Africa won by 7 wickets, chasing down 132 runs with ease.

2. Who was the top scorer of the match?
Aiden Markram, with 86 off 55 balls, was the standout performer.

3. How badly did England struggle?
England were bowled out for just 131 runs in 24.3 overs, their innings collapsing without resistance.

4. Where was the match played?
The 1st ODI was played at Headingley, Leeds.


Summary

South Africa humiliated England in the 1st ODI at Headingley, bowling them out for 131 and chasing the target in just 20.5 overs. Aiden Markram’s 86-run blitz powered the Proteas to a commanding 7-wicket win, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series.