England will play South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town in the third ODI of the five game series. The visitors lead the series 1-0 after two games and if they win here, they cannot lose the series. This will be the first time then, that the South Africans would not have won a bilateral ODI series in their own den since 2001-02 when they had lost to Australia.
South Africa have a problem or two on their hands. Jacques Kallis’ absence has rendered the bowling lighter, and despite the presence of Hashim Amla at the top, they still miss Kallis’ solidity as a top-order batsman. So much so, that Herschelle Gibbs, who wasn’t in the selectors’ scheme of things till recently has been given the SOS call. 
So too has Morne Morkel to strengthen the bowling attack which seems to be struggling to control the opposition for some time now. In the two T20Is and the second ODI, runs have been leaked, and there is a reasonable chance that the bowling could be juggled around. Wayne Parnell could be seen in the side, whereas Dale Steyn – as improbable it may sound – may be given a break or a two. Sports betting at Bodog Sportsbook For England, the absence of a front line opener was taken care of by Jonathon Trott who took to the position like a fish to water. The middle order is also propped up well by Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright and the Irish born Eoin Morgan who had had an excellent start to the South African safari with an 89 in the first T20I.
Their bowling will also be strengthened by the return of Stuart Broad, who should replace Sajid Mahmood. The other injury, Graeme Swann, was also expected to get back, and that is the one reason why I will be tempted to put my money on England. Bet365 offers 2.5 for their win, as compared 1.58 for South Africa to equal the series by 888sport 