South Africa and England face off in the series decider T20I with the three-match series tied at 1-1. The two sides make the trip to Nottingham for the final game on Sunday.
England demolished South Africa in the 2nd T20I at Manchester after posting a mammoth total of 304/2 in 20 overs -- the first team to post a 300+ score in T20Is against a Test-playing nation. Phil Salt (141-off-60) and Jos Buttler (83-off-30) set up a 126-run opening partnership, with Harry Brook providing the finishing touch with an unbeaten 41 runs off 21 balls.
Meanwhile, the Proteas began an almost impossible chase in stunning fashion as Aiden Markram raced to 41 off just 20 balls before Adil Rashid dismissed him in the eighth over. Jofra Archer struck twice in the fourth and once in the 12th over, to finish with three wickets overall. While South Africa managed 158 in reply, they were still well short, losing by 146 runs.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
England vs. South Africa 3rd T20I live stream, TV channel in Australia
Here's how to watch this T20I match in Australia:
- TV Channel: Fox Cricket (Channel 501)
- Live Stream: Kayo, Foxtel
This game is available for the live TV broadcast on dedicated cricket channel Fox Cricket. You can also live stream this game on Kayo and Foxtel.
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What time does England vs. South Africa 3rd T20I start in Australia?
This T20I match takes place at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, England, and starts on Sunday, September 14 at 2:30 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sun, Sept. 14 | 11:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sun, Sept. 14 | 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Sept. 14 | 9:30 p.m. |
England vs. South Africa 3rd T20I predicted XIs, team news
With the crucial Ashes tour ahead, England have rested their key players, including Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett.
Sam Curran returned to the T20I setup in this series and has picked up 3 wickets in the two matches so far after a brilliant performance in the Hundred competition. He also offers a handy value with the bat in the lower middle order.
On the bowling front, Jofra Archer was rested in the first match, keeping his workload in mind. The 30-year-old pacer wreaked havoc on the Proteas' batting lineup, clinching 8 wickets in three ODI matches and also picked up 3 wickets in the 2nd T20I.
With the series decider on the cards, he is expected to retain his place in the playing XI at Nottingham, alongside Luke Wood, who previously represented Nottinghamshire and brings valuable experience of the conditions at Trent Bridge.
Liam Dawson and Adil Rashid were expensive in the last T20I at Manchester and with a batting-friendly surface expected at Nottingham, the team could choose to keep only a single spinner. Dawson could miss out if the team opts for a pace option alongwith batting depth, making way for the return of Jamie Overton.
England predicted XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
As for South Africa, their injury woes continue as their lead pacer Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the T20I series due to a hamstring injury; Nandre Burger replaced him in the squad.
Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, and Lizaad Williams returned to the T20I setup after recovering from their respective thumb, ankle, and knee injuries. However, all three bowlers were expensive, conceding over 15 r.p.o in the slugfest at Manchester.
David Miller has withdrawn from the series due to a hamstring strain during the final week of the Hundred. South Africa is yet to add a replacement for him.
Moreover, South Africa's star spinner Keshav Maharaj will miss the T20I series with a groin injury. Fellow left-arm spinner Bjorn Fortuin played in the second T20I and could keep his place as he was the only bowler to pick up wickets at Manchester.
South Africa predicted XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lizaad Williams
South Africa tour of England 2025 schedule
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T20I Matches
- 1st T20I: South Africa won by 14 runs (DLS method)
- 2nd T20I: England won by 146 runs
- 3rd T20I: Sept. 15, Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 11:30 p.m.