ENG vs SA 2025: Predicting South Africa XI for 3rd ODI

South Africa will face England in the third and last game of the three-match series on Sunday, September 7, at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. South Africa earned an unassailable lead in the series after winning the second game by a mere margin of five runs. South Africa posted a total of 330 runs for the loss of eight wickets while batting first. In reply, England scored 325 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Matthew Breetzke made 85 runs off 77 deliveries and won the Player of the Match award. With this win, South Africa registered their first win in an ODI series in England since 1998.

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

Top Order: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk) and Temba Bavuma (c)

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Markram is the highest run-scorer for the team in the series and is the only batter among the two teams who has made over 100 runs.

Middle Order: Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, and Dewald Brevis

Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, and Dewald Brevis will likely be there in the middle order. Breetzke featured in the series for the first time in the last game and made 85 runs.

Lower Middle Order: Corbin Bosch and Senuran Muthusamy

Corbin Bosch and Senuran Muthusamy are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Bosch has made 32 runs and taken one wicket in the series.

Bowlers: Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, and Lungi Ngidi

Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, and Lungi Ngidi will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Maharaj has been the most successful bowler in the series and has taken six wickets at an average of 13.50 in two outings.

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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