England vs South Africa 2017: 3rd ODI, 5 talking points

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 29:  South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada (l) is congratulated after dismissing Adil Rashid first ball during the 3rd Royal London Cup match between England and South Africa at Lord's Cricket Ground on May 29, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Rabada took three wickets in one over to seal England's fate in the dead rubber at Lord's

#4 Parnell stakes his claim

LEEDS, ENGLAND - MAY 24:  Wayne Parnell of South Africa celebrates dismissing Jason Roy of England during the 1st Royal London ODI match between England and South Africa at Headingley on May 24, 2017 in Leeds, England.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Wayne Parnell got rid of Joe Root and Eoin Morgan in quick succession

Wayne Parnell may not be a popular choice among South African fans and critics, but when he gets going with the new ball, the left-hand seamer is a potent bowler. He loves overcast conditions and has a knack of picking up early wickets when the ball is doing a bit. With four all-rounders to choose from, South Africa will have one less headache after this game.

Parnell started by trapping Joe Root in front with a perfect inswinger that rapped the England no.3 on the pads. He proceeded to remove the England captain with another well shaped delivery before returning to break the Johnny Bairstow - David Willey stand.

Parnell's new ball exploits combined with Chris Morris' failure to impress since landing in England might prompt South Africa to pick the former in the playing eleven.

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