England vs South Africa Match Prediction, 3rd ODI – Who will win today’s match between ENG vs SA?

Published - 06 Sept 2025, 19:00 IST | Updated - 06 Sept 2025, 19:00 IST

England will face South Africa in the third ODI of the three-match series on Sunday, September 7, at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. South Africa has won the first two matches of the series and has earned an unassailable lead.

In the last match, England won the toss and elected to bowl. South Africa made 330 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Matthew Breetzke was the highest scorer for the team and made 85 runs off 77 deliveries. Jofra Archer was the pick of the bowlers and took four wickets for 62 runs.

England finished with 325 runs for the loss of nine wickets and lost the match by five runs. Joe Root and Jos Buttler scored a half-century each. Nandre Burger was the most successful bowler for the Proteas and took three wickets for 63 runs in 10 overs. Breetzke won the Player of the Match award for his batting performance.

The average first innings score in the last 10 matches at The Rose Bowl has been 274 runs. Both batters and bowlers are likely to find similar support from the surface. Pitch might support both pacers and spinners during this game. The team winning the toss might look to chase.

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

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

Aiden Markram is the highest run-scorer in the series. He has made 135 runs in two matches at an average of 67.50 and a strike rate of 113.44. He has made one half-century in the series.

Keshav Maharaj is the leading wicket-taker in the series and has picked six wickets in two games at an average of 13.50, an economy of 5.22, and a strike rate of 15.50. He has taken a total of 16 wickets in 10 matches against England at an average of 22.62, an economy of 5.34, and a strike rate of 25.3.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.