The Proteas sealed the series 2-1, with captain Temba Bavuma praising the team’s fight and character.
London, England (08 September 2025) – The Proteas have every reason to celebrate after clinching a hard-fought ODI series against England, marking an impressive achievement on English soil.
South Africa sealed the series in style with victories at Headingley and Lord’s before the hosts pulled one back in Southampton. But by then, the job was already done. The Proteas had taken the series.
It was a performance that blended composure, resilience, and moments of brilliance across the three matches. Keshav Maharaj once again stood tall, playing a vital role with the ball and earning the Player of the Series award, underlining why he’s ranked the world’s number one ODI bowler.
Captain Temba Bavuma summed up the team’s pride after the series win.
“I think it’s one thing playing here, and it’s another thing coming and winning.”
That sentiment echoed throughout the squad as they embraced both the magnitude of winning against England in their own backyard and the belief it brings for bigger challenges ahead.
“Achievements like these go a long way. In terms of building that confidence and really giving us that belief while we’re still on this journey,” he added.
The Proteas have made a statement. This was not just about results on the scorecard, but about making a statement. With confidence growing and momentum on their side, the series victory offers a timely boost as they look ahead to the rest of their season.
They now shift focus to a different format, T20! The first of three starts on Wednesday, with the South Africans hoping to continue building on the winning momentum.
Sources: SuperSport
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