ENG vs SA 2025: Predicting England XI for 3rd T20I

England will face South Africa in the third T20I of the three-match series on Sunday, September 14, at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The series was levelled after England’s historical outing in the last match as they breached the 300-run mark and finished with 304 runs for the loss of two wickets. Philip Salt made 141 runs off 60 deliveries and remained unbeaten. The Proteas were bundled out for 158 runs and lost the match by 146 runs. It was England’s biggest win in T20Is.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of England for the 3rd T20I against South Africa-

Top Order: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), and Jacob Bethell

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), and Jacob Bethell could be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Salt is the leading run-scorer in the series with 141 runs in two games. He was out for a duck in the first game and came in the second match to record the highest score for England in T20Is. Buttler is the second-highest run-scorer with 108 runs at a strike rate of 263.41 in two outings.

Middle Order: Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, and Sam Curran

Harry Brook, Tom Banton, and Sam Curran will likely be there in the middle order. Curran is the leading wicket-taker in the series and also has three wickets to his name. Brook has made 41 runs at a strike rate of 164 in two games.

Lower Middle Order: Will Jacks and Liam Dawson

Will Jacks and Liam Dawson are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Jacks and Dawson have picked two wickets each so far.

Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Luke Wood

Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Sonny Baker will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Archer has three wickets to his name at an average of 8.33.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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