South Africa began their reply strongly. In his international debut, England bowler Sonny Baker delivered with pace but lacked accuracy, conceding 14 runs in his opening over. Aiden Markram capitalized on the loose deliveries, scoring three boundaries and quickly putting South Africa on the front foot.
This match marked the first of three ODIs between the sides, with the series moving to Lord’s for the second fixture and concluding in Southampton. The contest at Headingley set the tone for a competitive series, as England looked to recover from their sluggish start while South Africa aimed to maintain their momentum. For full scorecards and video highlights, visit Sky Sports Cricket or follow updates on England Cricket’s Twitter.