England vs South Africa 3rd T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between ENG vs SA T20I match?

With the series at 1-1, South Africa and England will look to seal the T20I series when they clash in the third and final T20I match of the series on Sunday.

England

After a frustrating ODI series loss, England finally bounced back in the second T20I and defeated the Proteas by a whopping 146 runs. They bounced back in style, scoring the first-ever 300+ total in T20I history, where the openers Jos Buttler (83 off 30) and Phil Salt (141 off 60) thrashed every bowler around the park. Later, they bowled out the visitors on just 158 runs, and Jofra Archer took three wickets. With the series now drawn at 1-1, the third and final match becomes even more crucial for the hosts. 

South Africa

South Africa, meanwhile, after winning the opening match, fell in the second match. While chasing a mammoth total of 305, Aiden Markram's side couldn't stand in front of a lethal bowling attack from England and were bowled out for just 158. Aiden Markram was the highest scorer from the team with 41 runs on his card from just 20 deliveries. With the final match becoming do or die, South Africa will have to take the charge from the front. 

ENG vs SA 3rd T20I Match Details

ENG vs SA 3rd T20I Pitch Report

The surface at Trent Bridge offers a complete batting track for the batters. It’s flat with good bounce and carry, favouring aggressive stroke makers, especially in the first innings. During the start of the game, bowlers are likely to get a good amount of assistance from the surface, but as the match progresses, batters will get enough time to play their desired shots. Spinners may come into play later in the match if the surface starts to tear. 

ENG vs SA 3rd T20I Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain cloudy throughout the entire match, with no rain interruption in the match. The temperature is likely to be around 7-9°C. Humidity will be moderate, and wind speed may assist bowlers in swinging the new ball.

ENG vs SA Head-to-Head Records

ENG vs SA 3rd T20I Probable XI

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

• South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lizaad Williams.

Players To Watch Out For In ENG vs SA 3rd T20I Match

• Jos Buttler | ENG: The 35-year-old right-hand batter is one of the best attacking players in this format for the England team. He starts his attack from ball one and goes berserk for a long inning. He was the best batter for the team in the opening T20I match and then scored an 83-run knock off just 30 deliveries in the second match in Manchester, the second-best batter from the team after Phil Salt. He is one such player to watch out for in this match.

• Bjorn Fortuin | SA: Bjorn Fortuin was the standout performer from the team in the second match against England. While batting, he scored 36 runs off just 16 deliveries. He was the only bowler who took two wickets in the last match. 

ENG vs SA 3rd T20I Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last three T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bat on all three occasions.

Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch

• The team batting first at this venue has won 8 out of the total 12 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 6. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bat first on this surface to get maximum benefits. 

ENG vs SA 3rd T20I Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: England (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 50-55
• ENG Total: 170-180
• Match Winner: England

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: South Africa (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-50
• SA Total: 160-180
• Match Winner: England

Who will win today's ENG vs SA 3rd T20I match?

South Africa might have won the first match, but it was England who came on top in the second T20I match and dominated it completely. The final match becomes a high-stakes thriller, England is more favorable to win this game.