SA vs Eng 3rd T20 : Win today can make England no.1 T20 team in the world Ranking

SA vs Eng 3rd T20: A win in the third T20I against South Africa would catapult England to the No.1 spot alongside Australia in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings. England, who are currently ranked No. 2, are just one rating point behind Australia.

With victory in the second T20I at Paarl, the visitors bagged the series win against South Africa with a game to spare. The latest success means that the Eoin Morgan-led outfit have further extended their undefeated run in T20I series, which began in October 2018.

1) Australia 22 M – 275 Points
2) England 24 M – 274 Points
3) India 35 M – 266 Points

4) Pakistan 26 M – 262 points
5) South Africa 19 M – 254 points

Both wins over South Africa were hard-fought for visiting England side. England are increasingly battle-hardened, both through success on the pitch and competition within the squad. Dawid Malan, ranked the ICC’s No. 1 T20I batsman, came into the tour saying he couldn’t be certain of his place in the side but after scores of 42, 21 and 19 he produced the sort of match-winning hand that has made him all but impossible to leave out.

One of the chief factors for their streak which includes victories over West Indies, New Zealand and Australia has been their ability to close out games from various challenging positions.