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ENG vs SA 3rd T20I Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The Clash

Kaushik Kashyap

England will take on South Africa in 3rd T20I. [Source - @Akaran_1/x.com]England will take on South Africa in 3rd T20I. [Source - @Akaran_1/x.com]

England and South Africa are all set to lock horns in the third and final T20I of the three-match series, with the series perfectly balanced at 1-1. The thrilling decider will be played on Sunday, September 14 at 7:00 PM IST, with the live action unfolding at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

England head into the decider after a record-breaking batting display, smashing past 300 in the second T20I to level the series. With openers in sublime touch and bowlers holding their nerve, Harry Brook’s side will aim to carry the momentum and clinch the series.

South Africa, after impressing with both bat and ball in a rain-curtailed opener, crumbled without any fight in the second T20I. Their batters failed to convert starts, while bowlers lacked control. Captain Aiden Markram now hopes his side recovers from the last game’s humiliation and delivers in the finale.

ENG vs SA Head To Head Overview

England and South Africa played 28 T20I against each other till date with the Proteas marginally ahead with 14 wins, while England has managed 13 wins and only one game has ended in a no result.

Trent Bridge Nottingham Pitch Report

Trent Bridge in Nottingham has long been known as a batting paradise, regularly producing high-scoring T20 thrillers. But in recent franchise games, batters have found it tough early on, with both pacers and spinners capitalizing throughout in the middle. Yet, as the match progresses, stroke-making generally becomes easier and chases have been far more manageable.

England And South Africa Probable Playing XI

England

Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Luke Wood.

South Africa

Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Bjorn Fortuin.

Top Run-Scorers in ENG vs SA

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Jos Buttler - 606 runs

Jos Buttler leads the run-scoring charts in ENG vs SA T20Is, piling up 606 runs at 33.66 with a blistering strike-rate of 167.40. The England opener has notched four fifties, often changing games early with his explosive starts.

Aiden Markram - 173 runs

Aiden Markram has been outstanding in ENG vs SA clashes, emerging as the second-highest run-getter among the players in the current squads. In just five innings, he has piled up 173 runs at 57.66 with a stunning 178.35 strike-rate, registering two fifties.

Phil Salt - 152 runs

Phil Salt’s explosive unbeaten 141 in the last game has propelled him to third among current batters in this fixture. His total run tally in this fixture reads 152 runs at a breathtaking 220.28 strike-rate, showcasing remarkable power.

Top Wicket-Takers In ENG vs SA

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

Adil Rashid - 14 wickets

Adil Rashid stands as the leading wicket-taker among current players in ENG vs SA T20Is, claiming 14 wickets since his first face-off in 2009. His ability to trouble batters and take crucial breakthroughs provided England a key player in the middle in this format.

Kagiso Rabada - 13 wickets

Kagiso Rabada ranks second among the top wicket-takers in ENG vs SA T20Is from current squads, with 13 wickets in 11 outings. The ace pacer has been consistent over the years, cementing his role as South Africa’s strike-bowling spearhead.

Jofra Archer - 8 wickets

Jofra Archer, since his first appearance in ENG vs SA T20Is in 2020, has claimed 8 wickets at an impressive strike-rate of 14.2. His sharp pace and hostility place him third among current leading wicket-takers in this fixture.

ENG vs SA Key Stats

England's Key Records

  • England has won only one of the last three T20Is in Nottingham played this decade.
  • England’s opening pair have been the best in T20Is this year - 10 matches, 34.21 average, 193.45 strike-rate, 1 100 and 4 50s.
  • However, England has an unsettled middle-order which is averaging just 17.57 in T20Is this year.
  • Jos Buttler has an average of 16 in all 5 T20s he has played in Nottingham since 2020.
  • However, Jos Buttler has been terrific for England this year especially in the powerplay - 8 innings, 2 dismissals, 121.50 average and 191.34 strike-rate.
  • Phil Salt has been England's best T20I batter since 2023 - 1089 runs, 43.56 average, 171.49 strike-rate, 4 100s and 3 50s.
  • Rehan Ahmed has 11 wickets at an average of 12.90 and at a strike-rate of 12.5 in T20 matches in Nottingham.
  • Luke Wood has a T20I bowling strike-rate of 11.1 for England this year - 7 wickets, 16.57 average and 11.1 strike-rate.

South Africa’ Key Stats

  • South Africa have had a struggling opening pair in T20Is this year - 21.25 average, 132.91 and only 2 50-run partnerships.
  • However, South Africa have been the second best full member side with their middle order which is averaging 27.58 and has a strike-rate of 151.80.
  • Dewald Brevis has been South Africa’s best T20I batter this year - 340 runs, 42.50 average and 197.67 strike-rate.
  • Kwena Maphaka has been South Africa’s best bowler in T20Is this year - 12 wickets, 20.50 average and 12.9 strike-rate.
  • Aiden Markram has been striking at 178.85 in the powerplay for South Africa in T20Is this year.
  • Corbin Bosch has been the best powerplay bowler for South Africa in T20Is this year - 4 wickets, 14.75 average and 10.50 strike-rate.

Records Which Could Be Broken In ENG vs SA 3rd T20I

  • Aiden Markram is 33 runs away from completing 1500 T20I runs
  • Aiden Markram is also 50 runs away from completing 5000 T20 runs.
  • Jos Buttler is 8 boundaries away from completing 350 fours in his T20I career.
  • Harry Brook need 86 runs to complete 1000 T20I runs.
  • Phil Salt is one century away from having the joint most T20I centuries i.e. 5.
  • Jofra Archer is 6 wickets away from completing 50 T20I wickets.