South Africa A tour of England, 2026 | 05-Jun-2026 03:30 PM | Grace Road
ENGA 119/10 (26.1)
RSAA 120/1 (19.3)
South Africa A won by 9 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubin Hermann* | 57 | 62 | 7 | 2 | 91.94 |
| Marques Ackerman | 34 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 121.43 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehan Ahmed* | 2.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 8.8 |
| Noah Cornwell | 7 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 5.29 |
Last Wicket:Tony de Zorzi b H Crocombe 23(27) - 43/1 in 10.2 ov.
England Lions vs South Africa A
England Lions — Innings 1 (119/10 in 26.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Rew (wk) b Gerald Coetzee | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Ben McKinney c Connor Esterhuizen b Kwena Maphaka | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 38.89 | |
| Jordan Cox (c) c Connor Esterhuizen b Gerald Coetzee | 20 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 250 | |
| Asa Tribe c Ottneil Baartman b Kwena Maphaka | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Rehan Ahmed c Rubin Hermann b Ottneil Baartman | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 35.71 | |
| James Coles c Dian Forrester b Bjorn Fortuin | 42 | 58 | 5 | 0 | 72.41 | |
| Ben Mayes c Nqabayomzi Peter b Ottneil Baartman | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Mason Crane c Connor Esterhuizen b Ottneil Baartman | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Matthew Potts c Tony de Zorzi b Gerald Coetzee | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Henry Crocombe st Connor Esterhuizen b Bjorn Fortuin | 12 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Noah Cornwell not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 7 | Wides: 13 | Total: 20 | |||||
| Total | 119 | 10 wkts, 26.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coetzee | 8 | 1 | 42 | 3 | 5.2 |
| Kwena Maphaka | 8 | 1 | 39 | 2 | 4.9 |
| Ottneil Baartman | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 3.4 |
| Dian Forrester | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 2.1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| James Rew & Ben McKinney | 13 | 27 |
| Jordan Cox & Ben McKinney | 7 | 6 |
| Jordan Cox & Asa Tribe | 22 | 11 |
| Jordan Cox & Rehan Ahmed | 8 | 7 |
| James Coles & Rehan Ahmed | 18 | 20 |
| James Coles & Ben Mayes | 6 | 22 |
| James Coles & Mason Crane | 0 | 1 |
| James Coles & Potts | 5 | 16 |
| James Coles & H Crocombe | 31 | 38 |
| James Coles & Noah Cornwell | 9 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Rew | 4.3 | 13 |
| 2 | Ben McKinney | 5.3 | 20 |
| 3 | Asa Tribe | 7.2 | 42 |
| 4 | Jordan Cox | 8.3 | 50 |
| 5 | Rehan Ahmed | 11.5 | 68 |
| 6 | Ben Mayes | 15.3 | 74 |
| 7 | Mason Crane | 15.4 | 74 |
| 8 | Matthew Potts | 18.2 | 79 |
| 9 | Henry Crocombe | 24.4 | 110 |
| 10 | James Coles | 26.1 | 119 |
South Africa A — Innings 2 (120/1 in 19.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubin Hermann not out | 57 | 62 | 7 | 2 | 91.94 | |
| Tony de Zorzi b Henry Crocombe | 23 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 85.19 | |
| Marques Ackerman (c) not out | 34 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 121.43 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | Wides: 1 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 120 | 1 wkts, 19.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jason Smith, Connor Esterhuizen (wk), Dian Forrester, Bjorn Fortuin, Gerald Coetzee, Nqabayomzi Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Ottneil Baartman | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Potts | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 4 |
| Noah Cornwell | 7 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Henry Crocombe | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 2.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 8.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rubin Hermann & de Zorzi | 43 | 62 |
| Rubin Hermann & MJ Ackerman | 77 | 55 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony de Zorzi | 10.2 | 43 |
Match Info
| Match | England Lions vs South Africa A |
|---|---|
| Series | South Africa A tour of England, 2026 |
| Time | 05-Jun-2026 03:30 PM |
| Venue | Grace Road |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: England Lions vs South Africa A (ENG-L vs SA-A)
England Lions will face South Africa A in a thrilling match on 05-Jun-2026 in South Africa A tour of England, 2026. The match will be played at Grace Road at 03:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network.
Match Overview
England Lions is known for its strong batting and bowling, while South Africa A remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in South Africa A tour of England, 2026.
The pitch at Grace Road is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. England Lions will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while South Africa A will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between England Lions batting and South Africa A bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will England Lions showcase its strengths, or will South Africa A pull off a major upset? Join us live on Sony Sports Network on 05-Jun-2026 to find out the answer!
