A high-stakes T20I series between South Africa and England will unfold in the UK from 10–14 September 2025. This three-match showdown offers both teams a final competitive tune-up ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Matches are set across varied venues—Cardiff, Manchester, and Nottingham—each known for unique playing conditions that will test adaptability. Big crowds are expected throughout, bringing the electric atmosphere typical of English summer cricket.
The Proteas enter the series brimming with confidence after sealing a commanding 2–0 victory in the ODI leg, underlining their momentum and growing balance as a unit. For England, this T20I clash is about redemption and fine-tuning combinations, particularly in their batting order and death bowling. Both teams will be eager to establish dominance not only for immediate bragging rights but also as a psychological edge ahead of global competition in 2026.
Schedule
1st T20I – Wednesday, 10 September 2025
📍 South Africa vs England — Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Local (BST): 18:30 | GMT: 17:30
2nd T20I – Friday, 12 September 2025
📍 South Africa vs England — Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Local (BST): 18:35 | GMT: 17:35
3rd T20I – Sunday, 14 September 2025
📍 South Africa vs England — Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Local (BST): 14:30 | GMT: 13:30
Squads
England T20I Squad:
Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton (wk), Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt (wk), Jamie Smith (wk), Luke Wood.
South Africa T20I Squad:
Aiden Markram (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius (wk), Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams.
Conclusion
This T20I series is more than just a post-ODI sequence—it’s a strategic platform for both nations to calibrate their balance and intensity ahead of global challenges. England brings fiery batting and depth, while South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, will lean on their pace attack and spin craft. Across Wales, Manchester, and Nottingham, fans are set for short, electrifying cricket that could redefine momentum heading into the T20 World Cup 2026.
