England v South Africa, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 2nd T20I, South Africa tour of England, 2025

South Africa tour of England 2nd T20I: England v South Africa at Manchester, September 12, 2025

England

ENG

304/2 (20)

South Africa

158/10 (16.1)

Finished

ENG won by 146 runs

BATSMEN	R	B	4S	6S	SR
Kagiso Rabada	9	4	2	0	225.00
Lizaad Williams	0	2	0	0	0.00

BOWLERS	O	M	R	W	ECON
Liam Dawson	3.1	0	34	2	10.74
Will Jacks	1	0	2	2	2.00

Current Partnership: 0 run (0.3 ov) | Last Wicket: Kagiso Rabada 9 (4) | Fall of Wicket: 158/10 (16.1 ov)

CRR: 9.77 | Last Ten Overs: 91/7 8.81

Recent: W··WW111·646444W14

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16.1

Kagiso Rabada c J Archer b L Dawson 9 (4) Liam Dawson to Kagiso Rabada, no run, c J Archer b L Dawson, Caught out !! carrom ball, full length, on the off stump, A risky shot choice by Kagiso Rabada as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards deep point, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Jofra Archer for a soft dismissal.

End of over 16 (2 runs)

Lizaad Williams 0 (2)

Kagiso Rabada 9 (3)

South Africa 158/9

Will Jacks 1-0-2-2

Adil Rashid 4-0-48-1

15.6

Will Jacks to Lizaad Williams, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Lizaad Williams hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at short cover, who blocks the ball right away.

15.5

Will Jacks to Lizaad Williams, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

15.4

Kwena Maphaka c J Bethell b WG Jacks 0 (1) Will Jacks to Kwena Maphaka, no run, c J Bethell b WG Jacks, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kwena Maphaka hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting reverse sweep towards short cover, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Jacob Bethell, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kwena Maphaka.

15.3

Bjorn Fortuin c J Buttler b WG Jacks 32 (16) Will Jacks to Bjorn Fortuin, no run, c J Buttler b WG Jacks, Caught out!! carrom ball full length on the off stump, Bjorn Fortuin hangs in the crease to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards short mid wicket, edged!! and expertly caught by Jos Buttler. Leading to a soft dismissal.

15.2

Will Jacks to Kagiso Rabada, 1 run, carrom ball, good length, on the stumps, Kagiso Rabada hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

15.1

Will Jacks to Bjorn Fortuin, 1 run, carrom ball, full length, on the off stump, Bjorn Fortuin hangs in the crease and chunks it towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 15 (21 runs)

Bjorn Fortuin 31 (14)

Kagiso Rabada 8 (2)

South Africa 156/7

Adil Rashid 4-0-48-1

Liam Dawson 3-0-34-1

14.6

Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Bjorn Fortuin goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

14.5

Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

14.4

Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak on the off stump, Bjorn Fortuin hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

14.3

Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the leg stump, Bjorn Fortuin hangs in the crease and caresses reverse sweep to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.

14.2

Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin, Six, Six !! What a delivery! legbreak lands right on the stumps, Bjorn Fortuin hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

14.1

Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Bjorn Fortuin goes forward and caresses reverse sweep to third man, it raced away to the fence for four.

End of over 14 (15 runs)

Kagiso Rabada 8 (2)

Bjorn Fortuin 10 (8)

South Africa 135/7

Liam Dawson 3-0-34-1

Adil Rashid 3-0-27-1

13.6

Liam Dawson to Kagiso Rabada, Four, Four !! carrom ball, full length, on the off stump, Kagiso Rabada hangs in the crease, hits it to the long off, goes couple of bounces into the fence for a boundary.

13.5

Liam Dawson to Kagiso Rabada, Four, Four !! off break ball, back of length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Kagiso Rabada hangs in the crease, it to the deep mid wicket, races away and finds the boundary.

13.4

Tristan Stubbs c J Archer b L Dawson 23 (25) Liam Dawson to Tristan Stubbs, no run, c J Archer b L Dawson, Caught out !! carrom ball, good length, on the off stump, Tristan Stubbs hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards slip, but the ball finds safe hands of Jofra Archer, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Tristan Stubbs is out.

13.3

Liam Dawson to Bjorn Fortuin, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Bjorn Fortuin hangs in the crease to make a confident sloge sweep, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

13.2

Liam Dawson to Bjorn Fortuin, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Bjorn Fortuin goes back, plays punch in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

13.1

Liam Dawson to Bjorn Fortuin, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Bjorn Fortuin goes forward to make a confident ramp shot, sending the ball towards deep fine leg for 2 runs.

End of over 13 (3 runs)

Bjorn Fortuin 3 (5)

Tristan Stubbs 23 (24)

South Africa 120/6

Adil Rashid 3-0-27-1

Jofra Archer 3-0-25-3

12.6

Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin, 1 run, Bjorn Fortuin hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.

12.5

Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs, 1 run, Adil Rashid delivers legbreak at good length, Tristan Stubbs hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.4

Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Tristan Stubbs hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

12.3

Adil Rashid to Tristan Stubbs, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

12.2

Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin, 1 run, An accurately pitched flicker ball on the off stump, Bjorn Fortuin hangs in the crease to make a confident reverse sweep, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.

12.1

Adil Rashid to Bjorn Fortuin, no run, Dot ball !! flicker ball, full length, on the stumps, Bjorn Fortuin hangs in the crease, trying to hit reverse sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

End of over 12 (2 runs)

Tristan Stubbs 22 (21)

Bjorn Fortuin 1 (2)

South Africa 117/6

Jofra Archer 3-0-25-3

Sam Curran 2-0-11-2

11.6

Jofra Archer to Tristan Stubbs, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, back of length, on the stumps, goes forward, played it to the short mid wicket.

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