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England hand ODI debut to Sonny Baker for series opener against South Africa

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England Hand ODI Debut To Sonny Baker For Series Opener Against South Africa

By IANS News September 01, 2025 • 16:44 PM View: 1229

T20 World Cup: Hampshire pacer Sonny Baker is set to make his England debut in the first ODI against South Africa on Tuesday, having been named in Harry Brook's starting XI for the fixture.

The Hampshire bowler has impressed for his county, for England Lions and with Manchester Originals in The Hundred in recent months, earning him a place in his first international squad.

He joins Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse in the bowling lineup, as well as spinner Adil Rashid on his home ground.

TAGS Sonny Baker South Africa England Cricket Harry Brook England Lions Manchester Originals Jofra Archer Brydon Carse Adil Rashid T20 World Cup World Cup Jamie Smith Ben Duckett Joe Root Jos Buttler Jacob Bethel

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