By Tim Douglas 
Match Overview England vs South Africa, 3rd T20I 2025
The T20I series between England and South Africa is perfectly poised at 1–1 as both sides head to Nottingham on September 14, 2025 for the third and final match. England produced a record-breaking 146-run win in the 2nd T20I, while South Africa edged a rain-affected thriller in the 1st T20I. With bragging rights and momentum before the Champions Trophy year at stake, expect fireworks.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
- England: ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ – dominant run, four wins in five.
- South Africa: ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ – inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses.
Players to Watch
England
- Jos Buttler (C): Leading from the front with 419 runs in his last 10 matches, avg 41.9, SR 166.26 – explosive and reliable.
- Phil Salt: Formidable in the powerplay, 228 runs in just 7 innings at SR 193.22.
- Adil Rashid: England’s key middle-overs weapon, 11 wickets in 10 matches.
- Brydon Carse: Pacy and aggressive, 11 wickets in 7 matches, SR 15.27.
South Africa
- Dewald Brevis: Consistent and destructive, 340 runs in 10 innings, avg 42.5, SR 197.67 – the heartbeat of SA batting.
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius: Yet to fire, 135 runs at 13.5 avg – will look to step up.
- Kwena Maphaka: Young sensation, 12 wickets in 7 matches, but needs to tighten his economy (9.52).
- Corbin Bosch: Handy all-rounder with 10 wickets in 8 games, capable of breaking partnerships.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 T20Is)
- 12-Sep-2025: England won by 146 runs
- 10-Sep-2025: South Africa won by 14 runs (DLS method)
- 21-Jun-2024: South Africa won by 7 runs
- 31-Jul-2022: South Africa won by 90 runs
- 28-Jul-2022: South Africa won by 58 runs
👉 England broke a 4-match losing streak vs SA in T20Is with their massive 2nd T20I win.
What to Expect in Nottingham
- Pitch: Traditionally high-scoring, short boundaries at Trent Bridge mean batters will dominate if conditions are dry.
- Toss Factor: Chasing has often been successful here, but with both teams’ strong top-orders, runs on the board could be decisive.
- Key Battle: Buttler & Salt vs Maphaka’s new-ball spell, Brevis vs Rashid in the middle overs.
Match Prediction England vs South Africa, 3rd T20I 2025
- England Advantage: Red-hot batting form, depth in middle order, and home advantage.
- South Africa Advantage: Brevis in prime touch, and bowling attack capable of striking early.
Prediction: England start favorites for the decider, but if Brevis gets going, South Africa can turn it into a thriller.