Recently, a three-match ODI series was held between England and South Africa, which South Africa won by 2-1. The T20I series between these two teams will start today. This match will be held at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on 10 Sep 2025, 11:00 PM GMT+0530. For the live scorecard, stay tuned with us on MYFINAL11.
England Team Possibilities:
It is a shame for England to lose the ODI series at home. Now the big question is whether England will be able to avenge its defeat by defeating South Africa in the T20 series or not? Recent ODI results and England’s home strength give England a 57% chance of winning the series. England won the last T20I series – at home against South Africa in 2022. South Africa won the series by defeating England 2–1. England lost the third T20I match by just 101 runs, suffering a humiliating 90-run defeat – one of their biggest margins of defeat in T20Is. England currently completed a 3–0 clean sweep of the T20I series against West Indies at home.
The third and final T20I match was held at Chelmsford, where England won by 17 runs – thus ending the series 3–0
Players who can play a significant role in England’s victory:
1. Adil Rashid
Currently ranked second in the T20 bowling rankings. His control and wicket-taking ability in the middle overs can be decisive against teams like South Africa.
2. Jofra Archer
In the recent ODI series, he has performed an impressive 4/18, which makes England’s fast bowling attack even stronger.
3. Jacob Bethell
A young all-rounder who has given a big message through his ODI century. Both his batting and bowling can give balance to the team.
Team Squads:
England:
Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Jofra Archer
South Africa:
Lhuan dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Aiden Markram, Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Kwena Maphaka, Lungisani Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams
