England will take on South Africa in the third and final ODI of the three-match series on Sunday, September 7, at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. The Proteas have already sealed the series with a 2-0 lead, but England will be eager to grab a consolation win before the series wraps up.
Match Details
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Match: England vs South Africa, 3rd ODI, South Africa Tour of England 2025
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Date & Time: Sunday, September 7, 3:30 PM IST | 11:00 AM Local | 3:00 PM PKT
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Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
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Broadcast & Live Streaming:
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India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV (App & Website), FanCode
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Pakistan: Ten Sports, SonyLIV (app via VPN), Tapmad
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UK: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go App
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South Africa: SuperSport, DStv App
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USA & Canada: Willow TV, ESPN+
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Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
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Teams Overview
England:
The defending world champions have not looked their best in this series. Despite Joe Root and Jos Buttler showing glimpses of form in the second ODI, England failed to chase 331 and fell short by just five runs. Their bowling has lacked consistency, with only Jofra Archer standing out with his four-wicket haul. Captain Harry Brook will be under pressure to inspire his side in Southampton.
South Africa:
The Proteas have been dominant with both bat and ball. Matthew Breetzke’s match-winning 85 in the second ODI earned him the Player of the Match award, while Aiden Markram continues to lead from the front with runs at the top order. Their bowling attack, led by Keshav Maharaj and Nandre Burger, has kept the English batting in check. With the series already in their bag, South Africa will look to complete a whitewash.
Key Players to Watch
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England: Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer
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South Africa: Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger
ENG vs SA Head-to-Head in ODIs
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Total Matches Played: 73
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England Wins: 30
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South Africa Wins: 37
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No Result: 5
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Tied: 1
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First Meeting: March 12, 1992
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Most Recent Meeting: September 4, 2025
South Africa lead the overall record and have further extended their dominance by winning the ongoing series.
Probable Playing XIs
England:
Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
South Africa:
Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
Pitch Report – The Rose Bowl, Southampton
The surface at The Rose Bowl offers balance for both batters and bowlers. The average first-innings score in the last 10 ODIs here has been 274 runs. Seamers get some movement early, while spinners find assistance in the middle overs. Teams winning the toss generally prefer to chase, given the dew factor later in the evening.
Probable Scenarios
Scenario 1:
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England win the toss and bowl first
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South Africa Powerplay: 50–60 runs
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Final Score: 290–310
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Result: South Africa win
Scenario 2:
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South Africa win the toss and bowl first
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England Powerplay: 55–65 runs
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Final Score: 280–300
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Result: South Africa win
Match Prediction
South Africa have shown superior consistency in both matches so far. With Aiden Markram in great touch and Keshav Maharaj leading the bowling charts, the Proteas are favorites to clinch a 3-0 clean sweep. England will fight hard at home, but unless their middle order fires collectively and their bowlers step up, another South African win looks likely.
Prediction: South Africa to win the 3rd ODI.