The Rose Bowl in Southampton, also known as the Ageas Bowl, is one of England’s most balanced venues for white-ball cricket.
It is not fully batter-friendly, nor is it a ground where bowlers always dominate. Seamers usually get help in the first few overs, especially under cloudy English skies.
At the same time, stroke-makers who spend time at the crease can score freely thanks to the even bounce. Fans can expect another thriller when England and South Africa face off in the third ODI.
How many ODIs has the Rose Bowl hosted?
The Rose Bowl has hosted 20 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) so far.
How many spectators can the Rose Bowl hold?
The stadium has a permanent seating capacity of about 15,000, which can be increased to nearly 25,000.
Rose Bowl: Pitch report
The pitch at Southampton is generally balanced. Pacers often enjoy movement with the new ball in the early overs, while batters who survive that phase can take advantage of the conditions. As the innings moves on, spinners come into play.
Teams batting second have done slightly better in T20s, with dew helping the chase, but ODIs have remained more even. Winning the toss and bowling first is often seen as a smart option.
Rose Bowl: Average scores and toss results in ODIs
Total Matches | 20 |
Matches won batting first | 11 |
Matches won bowling first | 8 |
No result | 1 |
Average 1st innings Score | 240 |
Average 2nd innings Score | 210 |
What happened in the previous ODI at the Rose Bowl?
The last ODI at Southampton took place in 2023 when England played against New Zealand. The home side batted first and posted a strong total of 226/7 in only 34 overs.
Then their bowlers sealed the game comfortably as they wrapped up New Zealand's inning on 147.
What is the highest score by a team at the Rose Bowl in ODIs?
The highest team score at this ground is 373/3, made by England against Pakistan. Jos Buttler hammered a 55-ball 110*, while Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, and Eoin Morgan also contributed.
What is the lowest score by a team at the Rose Bowl in ODIs?
The lowest team total at this venue is 65 all out, made by the USA against Australia. The Australian bowlers completely destroyed the batting lineup inside 25 overs.
What is the highest individual score at the Rose Bowl in ODIs?
Martin Guptill holds the highest individual score at this ground with his 189* from 155 balls against England.
What are the best bowling figures at the Rose Bowl in ODIs?
The best ODI bowling figures at Southampton are 5/29 by Mervyn Dillon of West Indies. He recorded this figure against Bangladesh in 2004.
Which batter has the most runs at the Rose Bowl in ODIs?
Eoin Morgan (England) has scored the most runs at this venue. He scored 752 runs in 17 matches, averaging 75.20 with a strike rate of 94.82. He hit 3 centuries and 2 half-centuries at this venue.
Which bowler has the most wickets at the Rose Bowl in ODIs?
David Willey (England) leads the ODI wicket charts at Southampton, making the most of home conditions with swing. He picked up 16 wickets in 6 matches at this venue. He averaged 19.25 runs per wicket with an economy rate of 5.65 and a strike rate of 20.4.
All stats via ESPN cricinfo
ENG vs. SA betting odds and tips, 3rd ODI
According to Dafabet, England head into the third ODI as favourites at 1.67, while South Africa are priced at 2.22. The odds reflect England’s home advantage and strong recent record at Southampton, but South Africa’s recent form makes them a dangerous opponent.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
England | 1.67 |
South Africa | 2.22 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
Joe Root to score 40+ runs - The former England captain has a brilliant record here. He has scored 389 runs at an average of above 55.
Adil Rashid to pick 2+ wickets- The leg-spinner has been in good rhythm, and could pose serious problems for the South African batters. With his form, he looks capable of taking 2+ wickets.
Both teams to score 240+ runs- With balanced conditions and strong batting line up, we can see both teams scoring 240+ runs.
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