Rain has final say as England and South Africa share T20 series

The third and final T20 International between England and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge on Sunday as rain had the final say in the series that finishes 1-1.

Matthew Breetzke of South Africa drops a catch from the bat of Jamie Smith of England as Temba Bavuma looks on during the 3rd Metro Bank ODI at Utilita Bowl on September 7 2025 in Southampton, England.
Matthew Breetzke of South Africa drops a catch from the bat of Jamie Smith of England as Temba Bavuma looks on during the 3rd Metro Bank ODI at Utilita Bowl on September 7 2025 in Southampton, England. (Philip Brown/Getty Images)

The third and final T20 International between England and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge on Sunday as rain had the final say in the series that finishes 1-1.

South Africa claimed a rain-reduced five-over contest by 14 runs in the opening game in Cardiff on Wednesday, before England registered a record 146-run win in the second fixture in Manchester on Friday as Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 141.

That result set up a grand finale on Sunday, but persistent rain in Nottingham delayed the toss and ultimately meant no play was possible.

South Africa won the One Day International series between the sides 2-1.

England now move on to a three-match T20 series against Ireland that starts in Dublin on Wednesday.



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