England vs South Africa Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 3, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

England will lock horns with South Africa in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Sunday, September 7.

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Delving into the details of the second ODI, South Africa batted first and posted a whopping total of 330/8 in 50 overs, thanks to Matthew Breetzke's 85-run knock and Tristan Stubbs' 58 off 62 balls. Jofra Archer shone with a four-wicket haul.

In response, England could score 325/9 in 50 overs, losing the game by five runs. Joe Root (61), Jacob Bethell (58), and Jos Buttler (61) were exceptional, but couldn't take their side over the line. Nandre Burger was the star with the ball, scalping three wickets.

ENG vs SA, ODI Series 2025, Match 3, Match Details

Match: England vs South Africa, ODI Series 2025, Match 3

Time & Date: 3:30 PM IST, Sunday, September 7

Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton

ENG vs SA, ODI Series 2025, Match 3, Pitch Report

The Southampton surface is expected to give decent enough assistance to both batters and bowlers right from the initial few overs of the game. We can expect scores of above 280 to be posted in the first innings.

ENG vs SA, ODI Series 2025, Match 3, Probable 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.

ENG vs SA, ODI Series 2025, Match 3, Winner Prediction

Match Winner: South Africa

As seen in the previous two ODIs of the ongoing three-match series, we can expect South Africa to dominate the proceedings. However, toss might also play a crucial factor with the captain who won the toss electing to bowl first.

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We can expect the Temba Bavuma-led side to come out on top with a nail-biting win in this dead rubber and whitewash the hosts 3-0.

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