ENG vs SA Pitch Report & Weather Update: The third ODI of the England vs South Africa series will be played at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Sunday, 7th September from 3:30 PM IST.
With South Africa already leading the series 2-0, England will be desperate to avoid a whitewash at home. On the other hand, South Africa will look to continue their dominance with both bat and ball.
Here’s a detailed look at the ENG vs SA pitch report and weather forecast for this crucial clash.
The Rose Bowl Pitch Report – ENG vs SA
The surface at Southampton has traditionally offered balanced conditions, providing support for both pacers and batsmen. Early on, seamers can extract swing under overcast skies, while batters who settle in can post big scores.
- Batting Conditions: Once set, batters can dominate. Totals in the range of 290–310 are par on this wicket.
- Pace Bowling: New-ball bowlers enjoy movement, especially with cloud cover. Expect bowlers like Jofra Archer and Lungi Ngidi to test the top orders.
- Spin Bowling: Minimal turn for spinners, but economical bowlers like Keshav Maharaj and Adil Rashid can play key roles in middle overs.
- Average 1st Innings Score: Around 285–295 runs in recent ODIs at Southampton.
Toss Prediction: With light rain predicted in the morning, both captains are likely to bowl first.
ENG vs SA Weather Forecast – Southampton
The weather in Southampton is expected to be cloudy with mild showers in the morning, but conditions are expected to improve by the afternoon. Players may face a bit of swing-friendly weather early on.
| Time (Local) | Temperature | Rain Chances | Wind Speed | Wind Direction | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 hrs | 18°C | 0 mm | 5.3 km/h | SE | 100% |
| 12:00 hrs | 19°C | 0.28 mm | 4.0 km/h | ESE | 100% |
| 15:00 hrs | 20°C | 0.13 mm | 5.6 km/h | SSE | 98% |
| 18:00 hrs | 18°C | 0.49 mm | 6.3 km/h | S | 99% |
| 21:00 hrs | 14°C | 0.38 mm | 4.3 km/h | S | 69% |
ENG vs SA – What Conditions Suggest
- If England bat first, they’ll need at least 300+ runs to challenge South Africa.
- If South Africa bats first, their deep batting unit makes 280+ a winning total.
- Pacers will dominate the powerplay overs, while the middle overs will test batters’ patience.
- Key bowlers like Jofra Archer (ENG) and Nandre Burger (SA) can exploit seam-friendly conditions.
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