The 3rd T20I between England and South Africa will be played at Southampton’s Rose Bowl cricket stadium. In this article, we will be previewing the match by analyzing the pitch report and T20 records of the venue.
Team forms
Both teams have lost one game apiece while chasing, so it’s clear that the batsmen need to be more mindful in how they approach steep run chases. In terms of team compositions, England could be tempted to add the experience and variety of left-arm seamer David Willey. Neither Sam Curran nor Richard Gleeson has really stood out, so it would be interesting to see if the team management decides to persist with them for a while longer.
South Africa is definitely missing some of their first-choice players in their playing XI. Yet the replacement players have perfectly fit into the scheme of things, which could result in them getting a prolonged run. Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram have been two of the team’s best performers in recent times, so there is a strong likelihood that either or both of them find their way back into the side once again.
Regardless, the present team as it is looks quite strong on paper and should be able to give the hosts a good run for their money especially if Lungi Ngidi is able to prolong his red-hot form.
Match Details for England vs South Africa 3rd T20I
Date: 31 July, Sunday
Time: 7 PM IST
Venue: Rose Bowl, Southampton
Rose Bowl T20 records
| Total matches | 10 |
| Matches won by batting first | 6 |
| Matches won bowling first | 4 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 171 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 143 |
| Highest total recorded | 248/6 (20 Ov) by AUS vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 79/10 (14.3 Ov) by AUS vs ENG |
| Highest score chased | 158/4 (18.5 Ov) by ENG vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 162/7 (20 Ov) by ENG vs AUS |
Pitch
So far, teams batting first in the series have managed to entirely bat the opposition out of the game. The Rose Bowl stadium, with its short boundary and batting-friendly surface, should be yet another belter of a wicket for the batters. As far as bowlers are concerned, 3 of the 5 leading wicket-takers on this venue are spinners, so there should be some assistance for them.
Weather
There is a prediction for rain on Sunday and the chances for precipitation read 60 per cent, so fans could be in for a rain-marred affair.
Live Streaming details
All the games will be broadcast live on Television on the Sony Sports Network. Online live-streaming of the match will be available on the Sony LIV app. Subscribed users of Jio TV should also have free access to the live match.