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England Thrash South Africa by Record 342 Runs in Third ODI
England's 414-5 set a high target with centuries from Root and Bethell, while Archer's four wickets led to South Africa's collapse at 72, marking the largest ODI victory by runs.
- On Sunday, England national cricket team beat South Africa national cricket team by 342 runs at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, setting a mammoth 415 for the visitors to chase and denying them a clean sweep of the three-match ODI series.
- Facing a potential series whitewash, England entered the third and final ODI seeking a consolation win to avoid a 3-0 series whitewash against the South Africa national cricket team .
- A 182-run stand between Joe Root, England batter, and Jacob Bethell, 21-year-old batter, powered the innings with Bethell's maiden century and late acceleration from Jos Buttler and Jamie Smith.
- England's bowlers completed the rout, with Jofra Archer spearheading the attack as England's 342-run win overtook India's 317-run mark in men's ODI cricket record by runs.
- The victory offers England momentum ahead of the three-match T20I series in Cardiff starting September 10, 2025, with Jacob Bethell's form showcasing England national cricket team's young-bat depth.
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'Something went horribly wrong' in record loss, says S. Africa's Bavuma
SOUTHAMPTON: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma questioned his side’s attitude after they were thrashed by 342 runs against England in the largest defeat in ODI history on Sunday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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Proteas slump to record low in humiliating ODI loss to England
South Africa suffered the heaviest loss in ODI history as England dismissed the tourists for just 72 in a 342-run victory inspired by Jofra Archer’s blistering bowling and Jacob Bethell’s maiden hundred on Sunday. Chasing 415 to complete a clean-sweep of the three-match series, the Proteas surrendered in humiliating fashion in 20.5 ignominious overs in Southampton. It was the biggest winning margin in the history of the ODI format when batting f…
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