England vs South Africa third ODI: Everything you need to know

Toby Coxon

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England's one-day international series against South Africa comes to a close tomorrow, with the final match of the three-game series.

South Africa has already secured the series win with victories in the first two matches, but England will be looking to restore some pride and avoid a 3-0 whitewash.

Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming match.

Match Details

When is the match?

The match will be played on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

What time does the match start?

The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 11:00 AM BST.

Where is the match?

The game will take place at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton, the home ground of Hampshire.

How to Watch

The game will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket.

The broadcast is set to begin at 10:30 AM BST.

The match can also be streamed via the Sky Go app for subscribers or with a NOW pass.

Team News

England has had a difficult series, and the team will be looking for a much-improved performance in the final match.

Following the second ODI loss at Lord's, the team has already made some changes to the squad for the upcoming T20 series, resting Ben Duckett and recalling Sam Curran.

While these changes are for the T20 matches, they may signal a shift in focus for the final ODI.

Captain Harry Brook has a lot to consider as he looks for a winning combination to finish the series on a positive note.

South Africa, meanwhile, has been in dominant form, with star performances from Matthew Breetzke and Aiden Markram, and solid contributions from their bowling attack.

Head-to-Head

South Africa has won both matches in the series so far, with a convincing seven-wicket victory in the first ODI and a thrilling five-run win in the second.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for Sunday in Southampton is generally favorable for cricket.

There may be some cloud cover, but a full day of play is expected.

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Toby Coxon

Toby joined The Sporting News in 2025 after completing a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism. He has previous experience writing for online and print publications including VAVEL, Breaking Media and The Non-League Paper. He also has experience working within football clubs in previous roles at Curzon Ashton FC and Bradford City AFC.