Published on: Sep 6, 2025 3:30 pm IST | Updated on: Sep 5, 2025 2:05 pm IST
The Proteas have sealed yet another ODI series, their second in the last 30 days. The visitors displayed how a 50-over game is played and how it is different from T20Is, something the hosts should look to learn. The two teams will now square off in the third and final ODI at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. South Africa would be hoping for a clean sweep, and England will look to avoid the same. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 3rd ODI, ENG vs SA, at Southampton.
South Africa has been in decent touch, and with the series already in their grasp, they might look to test their bench strength. On the other hand, England will look to avoid a clean sweep and will leave no stone unturned to achieve the same. Therefore, England might have the upper hand heading into this contest, and the win probability meter should lean in their favor. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the ENG vs SA 3rd ODI at Southampton.
SA: 48% win chance ENG: 52% win chance
Matthews Breetzke has had a dream start to his ODI career. He has played 5 ODIs so far and has 4 fifties and a hundred to his name. Expect him to be among the runs yet again.
86 in the first game and 49 in the second, these are the scores of Proteas vice-captain Aiden Markram in this series so far. Markram will be a key bet in this fixture as well.
The veteran English batter has scored a fifty in the last ODI. He looked in tremendous form in the last game and will look to continue the same in this match.
The veteran wicket-keeper batter scored 61 in the last game and played a valiant part in getting to SA's target. Buttler will be a key bet in this game.
Check out our prediction for the ENG vs SA 3rd ODI at Southampton.
England head into the third and final ODI against South Africa at Southampton with their backs firmly against the wall. After losing the first two matches, one by a crushing seven-wicket margin and the other in a tense five-run finish, the hosts now face the prospect of a humiliating 3-0 whitewash on home soil.
The series has exposed England’s vulnerabilities in both departments. Their batting collapsed dramatically in Leeds, and despite a spirited chase at Lord’s, they failed to close out the game. With the ICC ODI rankings placing them at No. 8, a clean sweep could further jeopardize their direct qualification hopes for the next World Cup.
Captain Harry Brook and senior players like Joe Root and Adil Rashid must lead from the front to salvage pride and momentum. Jofra Archer’s presence has added bite to the bowling attack, but England need a complete performance to halt South Africa’s charge.
For South Africa, a win would seal their first ODI series whitewash in England since 1998, capping off a dominant tour. England, meanwhile, must treat this match as more than a dead rubber.
South Africa stands on the brink of scripting a historic ODI whitewash over England, something they last achieved in 1998, nearly three decades ago. Back then, under Hansie Cronje’s leadership, the Proteas clinched a 2-1 series win, but a clean sweep on English soil has remained elusive ever since.
Fast forward to 2025, and Temba Bavuma’s side has already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, with victories in Leeds by seven wickets and a nail-biting five-run win at Lord’s. Powered by Matthew Breetzke’s explosive batting and a disciplined bowling unit led by Nandre Burger and Keshav Maharaj, South Africa have outplayed England in all departments.
A win in the final ODI at Southampton would not only seal the whitewash but also mark South Africa’s first-ever 3-0 ODI series win in England, rewriting history and boosting their confidence for the T20I series to follow. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 73 ENG won: 30 SA won: 37 No Result: 5 Tied: 1 RECENT form ENGLAND: W W W L L RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA: W W L W W
The Proteas have extended their lead in the head-to-head battle against England. Before the first two ODIs, South Africa had 34 wins to their name, but now they have secured 37 wins, whereas England remains with 30 wins to their name. Five matches have ended without a result, and one fixture was tied out of the 72 matches played between these two sides.
How will the two teams, i.e., England and South Africa, fare in the 3rd ODI? Let’s take a look.
Ben Duckett/Tom Banton, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (WK), Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse/Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood
Ryan Rickelton (WK), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada/Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger/Kwena Maphaka
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd ODI match between South Africa and England at Rose Bowl, Southampton:
With overcast skies and a pitch offering early movement, both captains may lean toward bowling first. However, South Africa are likely to win the toss and opt to bat, aiming to post a challenging total and pressure England in the chase as they push for a historic series whitewash. Scoreboard pressure is something that would mount on the chasing team.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 3rd ODI match of the South Africa Tour of England will take place live on the SonyLIV App. TV viewers can watch this series live on Sony Sports Network channels.
England, after losing the first two games, will leave no stone unturned in the third ODI of the series and avoid a possible clean sweep. South Africa will enter this contest with momentum backing them, but England is expected to come out all guns blazing in this game to avoid a series whitewash. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, England, are expected to win the ENG vs SA 3rd ODI match at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.