India, Sept. 7 -- Harry Brook's England will play for pride when the hosts take the field in the third and final ODI against South Africa on Sunday in Southampton. The Three Lions have already squandered the series after losing the opening two games, and their abysmal run in the 50-over format continues. England have fallen to the eighth spot in ODI rankings and the side are in danger of not attaining automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup.

England were thrashed in the first ODI by seven wickets while the second ODI turned out to be a close affair but the Proteas were able to hold their nerve and seal the contest by two runs.

South Africa have been on a golden run in 2025 as the side first won the World Test Championship (WTC) f...