Overview

• The series stands 1-1 after England handed South Africa a 146-run defeat in the second T20I, described as the Proteas’ heaviest loss by runs in the format.
• England posted the highest T20I total between full-member nations in the Manchester match, setting up a dominant victory.
• South Africa had led 1-0 following a rain-hit opener in Cardiff, where a DLS target of 69 in five overs left England short at 54 for 5.
• At Old Trafford, South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl as England recalled Jofra Archer, while the visitors brought in Bjorn Fortuin with Keshav Maharaj nursing a groin strain.
• The deciding third T20I is set for Sunday at Trent Bridge, with coverage in India on Sony Sports Network and streaming on SonyLIV and FanCode as listed by broadcasters.