The England vs South Africa 3rd T20I 2025 will be played on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
- Start Time: 2:30 PM BST (UK) / 3:30 PM SAST (South Africa)
With the series tied 1-1, this is the deciding match of the series. South Africa edged the opening game by 14 runs (DLS), before England produced a record-breaking performance in the second T20I, piling up 304/2 and winning by 146 runs — their most dominant T20I victory ever.
Match Details
| Fixture | England vs South Africa, 3rd T20I |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Trent Bridge, Nottingham |
| Start Time | 2:30 PM BST (UK) / 3:30 PM SAST (South Africa) |
| Series Score | England 1 – 1 South Africa |
| Match Number | T20I no. 3455 |
| Umpires | Martin Saggers, Russell Warren |
| TV Umpire | Graham Lloyd |
| Match Referee | Javagal Srinath (India) |
England Squad (Confirmed)
Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Phil Salt (wk), Tom Banton (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Luke Wood, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed.
South Africa Squad (Confirmed)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Aiden Markram (c) | Allrounder |
| Corbin Bosch | Allrounder |
| Dewald Brevis | Batting Allrounder |
| Nandre Burger | Bowler |
| Donovan Ferreira | Middle Order Batter |
| Bjorn Fortuin | Bowler |
| Marco Jansen | Bowling Allrounder |
| Kwena Maphaka | Bowler |
| Senuran Muthusamy | Batting Allrounder |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| Ryan Rickelton (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batter |
| Lizaad Williams | Bowler |
Current Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Recent Results |
|---|---|
| England | W • W • W • L • W |
| South Africa | L • W • L • W • L |
- England: Enter the decider with 4 wins in their last 5 matches, in peak form.
- South Africa: Inconsistent, alternating wins and losses, but dangerous if they fire collectively.
Key Players to Watch
England
- Jos Buttler: 10 matches, 419 runs, avg 41.9, SR 166.26
- Phil Salt: 7 matches, 228 runs, avg 38, SR 193.22
- Adil Rashid: 10 matches, 11 wickets, econ 9.00, SR 19.09
South Africa
- Dewald Brevis: 10 matches, 340 runs, avg 42.5, SR 197.67
- Kwena Maphaka: 7 matches, 12 wickets, econ 9.52, SR 12.91
- Kagiso Rabada: South Africa’s strike bowler and leader of the attack.
Head-to-Head – Last 5 Matches
| Date | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2025 | England | 146 runs |
| 11 Sep 2025 | South Africa | 14 runs (DLS) |
| 22 Jun 2024 | South Africa | 7 runs |
| 31 Jul 2022 | South Africa | 90 runs |
| 29 Jul 2022 | South Africa | 58 runs |
Summary:
- South Africa dominated recent encounters, winning four straight before England’s comeback.
- This decider will settle who takes the 2025 series.
Predicted Playing XI
England XI
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Phil Salt
- Harry Brook (c)
- Will Jacks
- Sam Curran
- Jamie Overton
- Brydon Carse
- Adil Rashid
- Jofra Archer
- Saqib Mahmood
- Luke Wood
South Africa XI
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Dewald Brevis
- Tristan Stubbs
- Donovan Ferreira
- Marco Jansen
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk)
- Corbin Bosch
- Kagiso Rabada
- Bjorn Fortuin
- Kwena Maphaka
Match Preview & Prediction
- England:
England’s top order has been ruthless, with Jos Buttler and Phil Salt in blistering form. If they bat first, expect another total above 200. - South Africa:
Rabada and Maphaka must strike early to slow down England’s momentum. The Proteas’ middle order of Brevis, Stubbs, and Ferreira holds the key to chasing a big total.
Prediction:
England’s form and home advantage give them a narrow edge, but South Africa’s bowling depth could swing the game if they start well.
England 55% – South Africa 45%
Q1: What time does the England vs South Africa 3rd T20I 2025 start?
A: The match starts at 3:30 PM SAST (South Africa) and 2:30 PM BST (UK) on September 14, 2025.
Q2: Where is the match being played?
A: The 3rd T20I will take place at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Q3: What is the series score before the final match?
A: The series is tied 1-1, making this match the decider.
Q4: Who are the team captains?
A: Harry Brook captains England, while Aiden Markram leads South Africa.
Q5: Who are the players to watch in this match?
A: Jos Buttler and Phil Salt for England; Dewald Brevis and Kagiso Rabada for South Africa.
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