Sandy Verma
Tezzbuzz|07-09-2025
The ODI series between England and South Africa is set for an exciting conclusion as the two sides clash in the third and final match at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on September 07. The Proteas have looked sharp throughout the series, showcasing a strong balance between their batting and bowling departments. Having already wrapped up the series, South Africa will now aim to continue their momentum and finish the ODI leg on a high with a 3-0 scoreline.
For England, the series has been disappointing so far. Despite flashes of brilliance from individual players, they have failed to click collectively as a unit. Heading into the final ODI, the hosts will be determined to avoid a clean sweep and salvage pride with a consolation victory.
Total matches: 73 | England won: 30 | South Africa won: 37 | Ties/No result: 6
The surface at the Rose Bowl usually provides a fair contest between bat and ball. Unlike some high-scoring ODI grounds, it isn’t completely flat, but batters can still expect good value for their shots. As the game wears on, the pitch often slows down, which could make stroke play more difficult and scoring at a brisk pace a greater challenge.
England: Jamie SmithBen Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
South Africa: Aiden MarkramRyan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi
Case 1:
Case 2:
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest