England, South Africa Draw T20 Series After Rain Washout

The third and final Twenty20 International between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain, resulting in a 1-1 series draw. South Africa had won the rain-shortened opening match in Cardiff, while England secured a record-breaking 146-run victory in the second game at Old Trafford, highlighted by Phil Salt's unbeaten 141, the fastest and highest T20 century by an Englishman. The weather prevented the scheduled toss and play on Sunday, with umpires officially calling off the match after no improvement in conditions. This washout concluded England's home summer of cricket, after which an understrength England squad, captained by Jacob Bethell, will begin a three-match T20 series against Ireland in Dublin. England's white-ball team will also tour New Zealand in October for one-day internationals and T20 matches. The series outcome leaves both teams sharing honors, reflecting the impact of weather on cricket scheduling and competition.