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ENG vs SA 3rd ODI Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The Clash

Soumyajit Dutta

ENG vs SA 3rd ODI Statistical Preview [Source: @englandcricket/X.com]ENG vs SA 3rd ODI Statistical Preview [Source: @englandcricket/X.com]

South Africa will take on England in the 3rd and final ODI of the series on Sunday, September 7, at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. The Proteas have already clinched the three-match series 2-0, following a dominant 7-wicket win in the opener and a thrilling 5-run victory in the second ODI.

While England will play for pride and aim to avoid a whitewash at home, South Africa will look to complete a clean sweep. Aiden Markram’s side has been clinical with both bat and ball, while the hosts will hope their batters rise to the occasion in this must-win clash.

ENG vs SA Head To Head Overview

England and South Africa have faced each other 37 times in ODIs. The Proteas have been on the better side of the contest here with 37 wins from all these games, while England has managed 30 wins. Out of all these 5 games have ended in a no result, and one game has been tied.

England and South Africa's Probable Playing XI

England

Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood

South Africa

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

Top Run-Scorers in ENG vs SA ODI Series 2025

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Aiden Markram - 135 runs

Aiden Markram has been South Africa’s most consistent batter in the series, scoring 135 runs in 2 innings at an impressive average of 67.50. His knock of 86 showcased his ability to anchor the innings while keeping the scoreboard moving. With a strike rate of 113.44 and 19 boundaries, he has led from the front.

Matthew Breetzke - 85 runs

Matthew Breetzke made a huge impact in his only outing, scoring 85 runs off 77 balls at a strike rate of 110.38. His innings was full of confidence, including 7 fours and 3 sixes, making him the surprise star. Averaging 85.00, he has been a key reason for South Africa’s dominance.

Jos Buttler - 76 runs

Jos Buttler remains England’s top scorer in the contest with 76 runs from 2 innings at an average of 38.00. His fluent 61 highlighted his aggressive stroke play, striking at over 101. He has already cleared the ropes 4 times, showing his value as England’s most impactful batter.

Top Wicket-Takers In ENG vs SA ODI Series 2025

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Keshav Maharaj - 6 wickets

Keshav Maharaj has been South Africa’s standout bowler, taking 6 wickets in 2 innings at a superb average of 13.50. His best figures of 4/22 showed his match-winning impact in the middle overs. With a strike rate of 15.5, he has kept the English batters under constant pressure.

Adil Rashid - 5 wickets

Adil Rashid has been England’s most effective spinner, picking up 5 wickets in 2 games at an excellent average of 11.80. His economy of just 4.26 highlights his control, while his best of 3/26 proved decisive in containing South Africa. With a strike rate of 16.6, he has been both restrictive and threatening.

Jofra Archer - 4 wickets

Jofra Archer has troubled South Africa’s batting lineup with his pace, bagging 4 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 17.50. His best spell of 4/62 demonstrated his ability to strike at key moments. With an economy of 4.66 and a strike rate of 22.5, Archer has been England’s spearhead with the new ball.

ENG vs SA Key Stats

England's Key Records

  • Joe Root boasts the highest aggregate runs for England against the Proteas in this list, scoring 795 runs in 20 matches at an average of 44.16, with two centuries and four fifties.
  • Jos Buttler stands out with his strike rate of 107.59, piling up 652 runs in 20 matches at 43.46 against the Proteas, with two hundreds and three fifties.
  • Adil Rashid boasts 125 runs from his 21 matches against South Africa despite being a bowling all-rounder.
  • Jofra Archer has a good record against Ryan Rickelton, where he dismissed the batter 2 times from 38 deliveries while conceding only 16 runs.
  • From 75 deliveries, Adil Rashid managed to dismiss Aiden Markram 3 times in ODIs while handing 26 dots.
  • Adil Rashid delivered 16 dots to attacking batter Matthew Breetzke from his 26 total deliveries. 
  • Adil Rashid is the highest wicket-taker for England in South Africa contests with 29 wickets.

South Africa's Key Records

  • Aiden Markram has stood strong against Jofra Archer in ODIs, where he managed 55 runs from 49 balls and was dismissed just 2 times.
  • Temba Bavuma faced 23 balls of Jofra Archer and was unbeaten as he scored 21 runs in ODIs.
  • Temba Bavuma has a strike rate of 110.5 against Adil Rashid from facing 38 balls as he bagged 42 runs.
  • Aiden Markram has racked up 390 runs against South Africa at an average of 43.33.
  • From his 7 deliveries in ODIs, Keshav Maharaj has been successful in scalping Ben Duckett 2 times while giving away only 2 runs.
  • Senuran Muthusamy has a strong record against Harry Brook as he scalped him one time in ODIs with 7 dots from 14 deliveries.
  • Dewald Brevis has a strike rate of 183.3 against Will Jacks in ODIs.

Records Which Could Be Broken In ENG vs SA 3rd ODI

  • Joe Root is one duck away from registering his 10th duck in his ODI career.
  • Jos Buttler is one boundary away from completing his 50 boundaries in South Africa vs England contests.
  • Adil Rashid is 4 wickets away from being the top 3 wicket-takers in South Africa vs England matches.