'Awesome' Sonny Baker to make England debut in first ODI against South Africa with Jofra Archer also included
Published 01/09/2025 at 14:01 GMT+1
England have named their starting XI to face South Africa in the first ODI on Tuesday. Hampshire's Sonny Baker will make his international debut in the match, joining Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Adil Rashid in the bowling attack for the hosts. Harry Brook captains the side in the three-match series while Archer will be making his first ODI appearance for England since March.
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Sonny Baker is set to make his international debut when England face South Africa in their first ODI at Headingley on Tuesday, September 2.
Hampshire’s Baker has been named in the XI after impressing in The Hundred for Manchester Originals.
The 22-year-old joins Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Adil Rashid in the bowling attack.
"He has been awesome in The Hundred, bowling at some of the best batters in the world and he has had them on toast," England captain Harry Brook said about Baker.
"It has been really good to see, bowling at high pace. He can swing it both ways with exceptional death skills as well.
"To have him in the team, for him to be opening up is awesome, and I think there are a lot of people excited to see what he does."
Baker took nine wickets in seven matches in The Hundred this summer, including a hat-trick against Northern Superchargers.
Archer will be making his first ODI appearance for England since March, while Jamie Smith is set to open alongside Ben Duckett.
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Harry Brook captains the side for the three-match series, which will be played from September 2-7 and is followed by a three-match T20 series against the same opponents from September 10-14.
England play their first Ashes match against Australia on November 21, live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
England XI to face South Africa in first ODI: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker
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