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

Check today’s ENG vs SA ODI Match Prediction, winner, key players & match insights! – Will England dominate at home or can South Africa bounce back?

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.

ENG vs SA Match Details

Pitch Report

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.

ENG vs SA Head to Head in ODIs

ENG vs SA Predicted Playing 11s

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

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Aiden Markram

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.

Probable Best Bowler: Keshav Maharaj

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.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

• England win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 50-60
• SA: 290-310
• South Africa win the match

Scenario 2

• South Africa win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 55-65
• SA: 280-300
• South Africa win the match

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.

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