The three-match ODI series already found the winning team between England and South Africa (ENG vs SA). The third match of the series is a prestige fight for England, as they lost back-to-back two previous games. England's recent run in One Day International has remained unconvincing, even in the home series against South Africa. The third match in Southampton's Rose Bowl can be not easy for batters because of the nature of the wicket and the heavy weather. 

Before the match, it was pouring down in Southampton. England, the home team, should try to bat in a consistent and composed way. Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, and Joe Root scored half-centuries in their most recent game but could not turn them into a significant total. Ben Duckett and Harry Brook have failed to impress so far. On the bowling part, Jofra Archer bowled some deadly spells, but he lacked a proper backup. 

South Africa's batting lineup so far performed fluently. Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram have given the team a strong start at the top, and fireworks from the middle order by Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, or Matthew Breetzke proved enough to tear apart England's bowling line-up. 

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Toss Update:

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to field first. The wicket can offer natural bounce, especially during the first innings. Under cloudy weather, pace bowlers can enjoy the new ball in the first innings. It is easily understandable why Bavuma preferred to bowl first. 

Playing XIs:

South Africa—Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Temba Bavuma (C), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder (in for Senuran Muthusamy), Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Codi Yusuf (on debut & in for Lungi Ngidi), and Nandre Burger.

England—Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Will Jacks, Jamie Overton (in for Saqib Mahmood), Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, and Adil Rashid.