South Africa claim series as Mott calls for more from England

England v South Africa Scorecard

Good signs for South Africa ahead of T20 World Cup

South Africa's T20I form is as good as anyone in the world right now, with the Proteas having lost just four of their last 20 matches in the shortest format of the game.

In-form opener Reeza Hendricks set the tone against England in Southampton with a well-compiled 70 and it was no surprise that the right-hander was named Player of the Series for his 180 runs that included three half centuries.

Left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi was the star with the ball in the final match of the series as he completed his maiden five-wicket haul at T20I level and he looms as a key player for the Proteas at the T20 World Cup later this year.

Batting woes continue for England

While England's Test fortunes have turned around since the appointment of Brendon McCullum, the same can't be said for their white-ball squads following a string of disappointing efforts.

England will finish their summer without a white-ball series triumph and their 2-1 T20I series loss to South Africa was arguably their most disappointing.

Jonny Bairstow top-scored for the hosts with 27, but the highlights were few and far between to leave new white-ball coach Matthew Mott with much to ponder ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia.

Line in the sand moment for England

England at this stage only have 10 more matches before the start of their T20 World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on October 22 and Mott knows he has plenty to work on.

Mott has lost consecutive T20I series since taking over as coach in May and knows his team has to improve if it wants to be competitive Down Under.

"I've just spoken to Jos (captain Jos Buttler) very briefly and this is a line in the sand moment for the team," Mott told Sky Sports.