Bethell and Root’s Centuries Propel England to Stunning 414/5 in 3rd ODI against South Africa

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the third ODI between England and South Africa at The Rose Bowl in Southampton.

ENG vs SA 3rd ODI – Live Scorecard

TEAM LINE-UPS

England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Temba Bavuma (captain), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Codi Yusuf, Nandre Burger.

TOSS RESULT

South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl.

MATCH PREVIEW

England is aiming for a consolation victory in the third and final ODI against South Africa at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, this Sunday.

South Africa has already secured the series with a 2-0 lead, having narrowly defeated England by five runs in the second ODI. Despite half-centuries from Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, and Jos Buttler, England was unable to surpass South Africa’s large total of 330 runs.

The first match of the series was less competitive, with South Africa clinching a dominant seven-wicket win, chasing down a modest target of 132 runs in under 21 overs.

Following this ODI series, the teams will compete in three T20I matches.

HOW TO WATCH ENG vs SA 3rd ODI

In India, the third ODI between England and South Africa will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network at 3:30 PM IST. The match will also be available for live streaming on the SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites.

TEAM SQUADS

England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed.

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper), Temba Bavuma (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Senuran Muthusamy, Matthew Breetzke, Kwena Maphaka, Codi Yusuf, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada.

Published on September 7, 2025