Rain played spoilsport in Nottingham on Sunday, washing out the third T20I between England and South Africa without a single ball being bowled. Both teams were gutted, missing a key chance to fine-tune their line-ups ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup.
At Trent Bridge, persistent showers stopped officials from even flipping the coin for the toss. Hopes for a shortened five-over game faded fast, leaving the series locked at 1-1. England captain Harry Brook and South Africa skipper Aiden Markram stepped out for a delayed toss, but the downpour hit harder, forcing umpires to abandon the match.
“It’s such a shame we couldn’t play today,” Brook said, clearly frustrated after the no-result. South Africa’s Markram echoed the disappointment, especially after his team’s heavy 146-run loss in the second T20I at Old Trafford. “We were super motivated to bounce back and fix a few mistakes, but you can’t fight the weather,” he added.
The Proteas now have a month off before heading to Pakistan for two Tests, three T20Is, and three ODIs. Markram is upbeat about the challenge: “It’ll be a tough tour with its own twists, but the boys are ready. I’ve got a couple of weeks to recharge first.”
England’s Brook and his squad also get some downtime before a busy winter schedule in New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka, and India. Young star Jacob Bethell will lead the Three Lions in a series against Ireland next week.
In a bright spot, England’s opener Phil Salt grabbed Player of the Series honors for his explosive unbeaten 141 in Manchester. That knock helped England smash 304/2—the highest T20I total at Old Trafford—sealing their series-levelling win. Fans will be hoping for better weather when these T20 powerhouses meet again.
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