SA vs ENG Match Preview, Who will win today 3rd ODI match?

By Akshay - Sep 07, 2025 11:49 AM
Last updated on Sep 07, 2025 12:32 PM

SA vs ENG 3rd ODI Prediction: The third match of the three-match ODI series between England and South Africa will be played on Sunday, September 7 at 3:30 PM (IST) at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. South Africa have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead by winning the first two matches of the series.

SA vs ENG Match Preview

In the previous match, England won the toss and decided to bowl first and South Africa scored 330/8. Matthew Breetzke top-scored for South Africa with 85 runs off 77 balls. Jofra Archer took four wickets for 62 runs.

England lost the match by five runs after scoring 325 for nine. Joe Root and Jos Buttler scored half-centuries. Nandre Burger was the most successful bowler for the visiting team, taking three wickets for 63 runs in 10 overs. Breetzke received the Player of the Match award for his excellent batting performance.

SA vs ENG Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl pitch for South Africa vs England 3rd ODI is considered balanced, offering opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers due to its uniform bounce and good carry. At the start of the innings, the pacers are aided by swing-friendly conditions, especially if the weather is overcast.

The first hour can be difficult for batting; after that, the pitch usually flattens out and becomes conducive for run-scoring, as can be seen from the recent high scores at this ground.

As the match progresses, the role of spinners increases and the surface becomes a bit slow, restricting stroke play for batsmen in the later stages. The average first innings score at the Rose Bowl is around 274-310 runs, and both chasing and defending targets are options here.

In the last few ODIs, both teams have posted totals in or around 300, making it likely to be a high-scoring encounter if the teams manage to deal with the early swing.

Who will win today's 3rd ODI match between SA vs ENG?

Aaj ka SA vs ENG match kon jeetega: South Africa are widely predicted to win today's 3rd ODI against England, with multiple experts and betting platforms backing them to complete a historic series clean sweep on English soil due to their strong form, settled lineup, and recent momentum. England have the home advantage and are slightly favored in some betting odds, but their inconsistent bowling and recent losses make South Africa favorites for most analysts.

• South Africa have a 2-0 lead and are playing highly confident cricket, especially with standout performances from Markram, Rickelton, Maharaj, and the top order.
• England are under pressure to avoid a whitewash but are tipped to struggle against South Africa's balance and bowling depth.

SA vs ENG Match Playing 11

• Jamie Smith
• Ben Duckett
• Joe Root
• Harry Brook (c)
• Jos Buttler (wk)
• Jacob Bethell
• Will Jacks
• Jamie Overton
• Brydon Carse
• Jofra Archer
• Adil Rashid

• Aiden Markram
• Ryan Rickelton (wk)
• Temba Bavuma (c)
• Matthew Breetzke
• Tristan Stubbs
• Dewald Brevis
• Corbin Bosch
• Senuran Muthusamy
• Keshav Maharaj
• Nandre Burger
• Lungi Ngidi

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