With the series levelled at 1-1, England and South Africa will fight it out in the third and final T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Sunday, September 14. Both sides have displayed their strengths—South Africa edged the first game, while England stormed back in the second with a record-breaking performance. The series finale promises to be a thrilling contest.
ENG vs SA 3rd T20I Match Details
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Match: England vs South Africa, 3rd T20I
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Date & Time: Sunday, September 14, 7:00 PM IST | 6:30 PM PST | 2:00 PM GMT
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Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
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Live Streaming: FanCode & SonyLIV (Apps & Websites)
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Telecast: No TV coverage available
Team Overviews
England (ENG):
England made history in the second T20I by registering the first-ever 300+ total in T20Is. Phil Salt (141 off 60) and Jos Buttler (83 off 30) were unstoppable, combining to destroy South Africa’s bowling attack. With Jofra Archer picking three wickets and their bowlers stepping up, England cruised to a 146-run win. Having bounced back strongly, Harry Brook’s side will look to ride this momentum and clinch the series.
South Africa (SA):
South Africa started the series on a high but fell apart in the second game. Chasing 305 was always going to be an uphill task, but their batting collapsed to 158 all out. Skipper Aiden Markram looked in good touch with 41 off 20, while Bjorn Fortuin fought back with both bat and ball, but it wasn’t enough. For South Africa to challenge England in the decider, their top order needs to fire and bowlers must strike early.
Key Players to Watch
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England:
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Jos Buttler – The explosive opener has been in supreme form, smashing 83 off just 30 in the second T20I. His aggressive starts are crucial.
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Phil Salt – The star of the previous match with 141 runs. He can take the game away in no time.
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Jofra Archer – With his pace and accuracy, he is a constant threat in the powerplay and death overs.
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South Africa:
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Aiden Markram – Needs to anchor the innings and provide stability against England’s fiery pace attack.
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Bjorn Fortuin – A rare positive in the second game, contributing with both bat and ball.
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Kagiso Rabada – Has the ability to swing momentum with early wickets, vital in this high-pressure decider.
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ENG vs SA Head-to-Head in T20Is
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Matches Played: 28
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England Won: 13
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South Africa Won: 14
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Tied: 0
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No Result: 1
It’s a closely contested rivalry, with South Africa narrowly ahead.
Probable Playing XIs
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (C), Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid.
South Africa: Aiden Markram (C), Ryan Rickelton (WK), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lizaad Williams.
Pitch Report – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Trent Bridge is known as a batting paradise. The flat track with even bounce supports stroke-making, especially in the powerplay. Fast bowlers might find some swing early on, while spinners could come into play later if the surface wears. Historically, teams batting first have enjoyed better success here.
Weather Report
Cloudy skies are expected, but no rain interruption is on the cards. Temperatures will hover around 7–9°C, with moderate humidity and breezy conditions that may aid swing bowlers.
Toss Prediction
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Teams winning the toss here often choose to bat first.
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Out of the last 12 T20 matches at this venue, teams batting first have won 8.
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Expect the toss winner to set a target rather than chase.
Probable Match Scenarios
Scenario 1:
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Toss Winner: England (bat first)
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Powerplay Score: 50–55
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Total: 170–180
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Winner: England
Scenario 2:
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Toss Winner: South Africa (bat first)
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Powerplay Score: 40–50
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Total: 160–180
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Winner: England
Match Prediction
England look the stronger side after their record-breaking performance. Their batting depth, form of Salt and Buttler, and bowling attack give them the upper hand. South Africa will need something extraordinary from their top order and Rabada with the ball to upset the hosts.
Prediction: England to win the series 2-1.