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ENG vs SA, 3rd T20I: England take on South Africa in the decider

Sunday, 14-Sep-2025, 05:29 AM
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England and South Africa are set for a competitive conclusion to their three-match T20I series, with the deciding third T20I scheduled for Sunday at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The series is currently levelled at 1-1 after England stormed back in dominant fashion to level the series with a record-breaking 146-run win in the second T20I.

After South Africa claimed a convincing win in the series opener, England came out all guns blazing in the second T20I. Asked to bat, England posted a mammoth total, with Phil Salt demonstrating his staggering batting pyrotechnics. Phil Salt's 39-ball hundred powered England to 304/2 (20), which South Africa failed to chase, getting bowled out for 158 in 16.2 overs. Heading into the final T20I, England would hope to cap off a marvellous comeback with a series win.

South Africa, on the other hand, will look to forget their heavy defeat and deliver a statement performance to lift the series.

Head-to-head

Matches - 28

ENG won - 13

SA won - 14

NR - 1

England likely XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

South Africa likely XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Lizaad Williams

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