England ended its ODI series against South Africa by performances for ages and recorded the greatest victory in the history of men’s ODI. In Southampton, Harry Brook created a complete display and beat visitors with stunning 342 runs.
The record margin overthrew the previous best set of India after defeating Sri Lanka by 317 runs in 2023. After defeats in Lord’s and The Okal, England has already lost a series of 2-0, but hosts saved their best for the last. The Majan Century for the rising star Jacob Bethell, Vintage knock from Joe Root and explosive completion from Jos Buttler powered England to 414 in five.
This was followed by a ruthless bowling display led by Jofra Archer, who eventually logged in South Africa in just 72 years.
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Bethell arrives in style
The biggest point of the day was the breakthrough shift from Jacob Bethello. Only 21 years, left -hander hit his first international century and gained 110 of 80 balls. Bethell fired on No. 4 and showed maturity over his age and mixed aggression with control. His three sixes against Keshav Maharaj emphasized his fearless intention, while his sharp cover drive to achieve three characters confirmed his talent.
Bethell became the second highest Englishman, who won hundreds of ODI men and emphasized his promise as a future star in format.
Together with him, Joe Root was at his reliable best. The former test captain anchored shifts 113 out of 116 balls, its 19th century ODI. Roon’s ability to turn the blow and finding the gaps allowed Bethell to flourish, and together they stood on the 1822-run, which put England firmly on top.
If the partnership set a base, experienced Jos Buttler assured that England had ended up in flourishing. His undefeated 62 came out only 32 supplies, including 27-fifty ramps, scoops and powerful units. Buttler’s acceleration ensured that England ended with 414 for five, their fifth highest score in ODIS.
South Africa had no answers. Their field was sloppy, admitted 27 accessories, and the left arm of the naval sailor Nandre Burger recorded the most expensive characters of the South African pitch in ODIS and in its 10 overs it was 95 runs.
Archer will cause confusion
If England dominated the batting in the first half, bowling made the result at a lost conclusion. Jofra Archer, who played with his full pace and rhythm, tore the highest order of South Africa. He ended up with characters 4 for 10, bowling at speeds touched 93 mph and worried every dough he faced.
Brydon Cart added two goals with a sharp movement of the seam, while Adil Rashid cleaned his tail with three scalp. South Africa has never been going and has been performed for just 72 years, which tightly avoided their overall lowest ODI.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
September 7, 2025
