The five-match T20I series between England and India reaches its finale at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.
With the series already decided, India will hope to end their tour on a positive note at a venue that has produced some of the highest-scoring cricket in the country over the years.
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England, meanwhile, will look to complete a clean sweep in front of another packed house on the south coast. The picturesque Hampshire ground, now known as the Utilita Bowl, has long favored batters, promising plenty of runs and entertainment for the fans in attendance.
As both sides prepare to do battle one final time, the record books at Southampton make for fascinating reading.
The Sporting News brings you the pitch report, key T20I records, and everything you need to know about the venue in the shortest format.
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The Rose Bowl is traditionally a fine batting surface with natural grass that offers balanced gameplay and true bounce.
The pitch rewards stroke play once batters are set, though seamers can find some early movement and spinners have often enjoyed success as the surface slows.
Dew is rarely a major factor at Southampton during the English summer.
With this being a daytime fixture and the region enjoying warm, dry conditions, any moisture should be minimal and is unlikely to trouble the side bowling second in the contest.
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The highest team total in a T20I at the venue is England’s imposing 248 for three, posted against West Indies in June 2025. The hosts produced a devastating batting display to set the benchmark at a ground synonymous with big scores.
At the other end of the scale, the lowest team total is Australia’s 79 all out against England in June 2005. Chasing 180, Australia were bundled out inside 15 overs, with Jon Lewis claiming four wickets and Darren Gough three for the hosts.
The individual batting record belongs to Australia’s Aaron Finch. Opening the batting, he smashed a stunning 156 off just 63 balls against England in August 2013, striking 11 fours and 14 sixes to power Australia to 248 for six and a 39-run victory.
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The best bowling figures belong to South Africa’s Tabraiz Shamsi. The left-arm wrist spinner produced a superb spell of five for 24 against England in July 2022, dismissing five batters to help bowl the hosts out for 101 and seal a comfortable win.
Among the leading run-scorers at the venue, Australia’s Aaron Finch stands out, having accumulated 281 runs in four innings at an average of 70.25. England’s Jos Buttler features next with 235 runs in seven matches, maintaining a healthy average of 58.75 at the ground.
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In the bowling department, England pair Chris Jordan and Adil Rashid lead the way, each having claimed nine T20I wickets at the venue. Jordan’s standout return was his three for 29 against Sri Lanka in 2016, delivered across his eight appearances at the ground.
