US EditionEngland Beats South Africa by Record 342-Run Margin in 3rd Cricket ODI
England achieved the largest margin of victory in One Day International cricket history by defeating South Africa by 342 runs, with strong centuries and fast bowling performances.
- England defeated South Africa by 342 runs in the third ODI at Southampton on Sunday, securing the largest victory margin in ODI cricket history.
- Earlier in the series, South Africa had already won 2-1, so England aimed to deny a series sweep despite previous losses at Headingley and other venues.
- England posted 414-5 with centuries from Joe Root and 21-year-old Jacob Bethell, supported by Jos Buttler's 62 not out and effective bowling by Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse.
- Jofra Archer took 4 wickets for 18 runs in nine overs, while South Africa struggled, collapsing to 72 all out with key players missing due to injury, including Temba Bavuma.
- England’s comprehensive performance restored pride and set a new record exceeding the previous winning margin of 317 runs held by India, highlighting their strong batting and bowling displays.
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Proteas suffer embarrassing — and record — defeat in third ODI
South Africa has a problem with ‘dead rubber’ fixtures. Two weeks ago, in Australia, they lost by record amount, and on Sunday in Southampton, they went one better - or worse losing to England by 342 runs - the largest defeat by runs in ODI history. It eclipsed India’s 317-run win against Sri Lanka two years ago.
England registered the biggest victory in ODI cricket history by defeating South Africa by 342 runs in Southampton. First England scored 414 runs, in reply the Proteas were all out for 72 runs. Earlier South Africa had lost to Australia by 276 runs. This is also their second lowest score.
England hammer South Africa by biggest winning margin in ODI history
Jacob Bethell hit the first century of his professional career to set England on the way to the biggest win in ODI history – crushing South Africa by an astonishing 342 runs in Southampton.Back-to-back defeats at Headingley and Lord’s meant they had already lost the series but their response was utterly comprehensive, as they condemned the tourists to a merciless thrashing.Bethell’s 110 – a maiden ton fours years in the making – and an even 100 …
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