The highly anticipated third T20 match between England and South Africa, which was set to determine the winner of the series, was abandoned due to relentless rain at Trent Bridge on Sunday. The match, scheduled to begin at 14:30 BST, was called off by the umpires at approximately 16:20 after persistent rainfall prevented any play. This washout resulted in the series being drawn 1-1, leaving both teams without a decisive victory. The first match of the series had been shortened by rain, with South Africa emerging victorious, while England leveled the score with a record-breaking performance at Old Trafford. England’s Harry Brook expressed disappointment, stating, ‘It’s a shame the weather has ruined it again,’ but praised his team’s exceptional performance in the previous game. South Africa’s captain, Aiden Markram, acknowledged the frustration but emphasized the importance of building momentum ahead of the World Cup. The abandonment marks the end of England’s home summer cricket season, with an understrength squad set to begin a T20 series in Ireland on Wednesday, followed by white-ball fixtures in New Zealand in October.