South Africa v England Third ODI: Prediction & Best Bets

South Africa will be looking to complete a series whitewash when they take on England tomorrow in the third and final ODI at the Diamond Oval. The Proteas came into this series needing to win 3-0 to keep their chances of automatic qualification for this year’s World Cup alive, and so far so good. Cricket punter Lwanele Poswayo has a prediction and the best bets for the final ODI in Kimberly.

South Africa

South Africa have looked the hungrier and better side in this series, dominating with both bat and ball. They’ll be highly motivated to win this series 3-0 and stay on course for automatic qualification for this year’s World Cup. England have lost 8 of their last 10 ODIs, which is worrying for the current champions heading into the World Cup later this year.

There’s value in backing South to win at 2.15 as they’ll be more motivated with qualification points on the line.

Suggested Bet: South Africa to win at 2.15

Quinton De Kock

Quinton has got starts in both matches, with scores of 37 & 31 and will be eager to get a big score in this match. He has not scored a half-century in six months, or a century in over a year of ODI cricket, which is surprising for a player of his talent.

He enjoys playing against England, scoring 902 runs in 17 matches at an average of 60.13, and I expect him to come good in this game.

Suggested Bet: Quinton de Kock to be South Africa’s top batsman at 4.00

Alternative Bet: Quinton de Kock to score 50+ runs at 2.50

Highest Individual Score

We’ve seen three centuries in two games in the series so far and I’m expecting another big score from one of the batters in this game. Go for the overs for the highest individual score.

Suggested Bet: Highest individual score to be over 106.5 at 1.83