England beat South Africa by 342 runs in the third and final ODI on Sunday to register the biggest victory margin in ODI cricket. South Africa won the series 2-1.
On the basis of Jacob Bethell and Joe Root's brilliant centuries, England defeated South Africa by 342 runs in the third ODI on Sunday. However, South Africa has won this three-match series 2-1. This is the biggest victory in England's ODI history. Batting first, England scored 415 runs in 50 overs by losing 5 wickets. In response, South Africa's team could score only 72 runs in 20.5 overs. Jofra Archer took four wickets for England.
South Africa had a very bad start while chasing the huge target of 415 runs and lost six wickets one after the other at a score of 24 runs. Aiden Markram (zero), Ryan Rickleton (one), Matthew Breetzke (four), Tristan Stubbs (10) were dismissed by Jofra Archer. Vian Mulder (zero) and Dewald Brevis (six) were dismissed by Bryden Cars. In such a time of crisis, Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj tried to handle the innings, but in the 15th over, Adil Rashid dismissed Keshav Maharaj (17) and sent him to the pavilion.After this, Kodi Yusuf (five) and Corbin Bosch (20) also fell prey to Rashid. England's bowlers restricted South Africa to a score of 72 runs in 20.5 overs and won the match by 342 runs. Jofra Archer was awarded the 'Player of the Match' for his brilliant bowling and Joe Root, who scored 175 runs in the series, was awarded the 'Player of the Series'. For England, Jofra Archer took four wickets for 18 runs in nine overs. Adil Rashid took three wickets for 13 runs in 3.5 overs. Brydon Carse got two wickets.
Earlier, South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl first. Coming to bat, Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett added 59 runs for the first wicket for England. In the ninth over, Corbin Bosch broke this partnership by dismissing Ben Duckett (31).
Root-Bethel hit century
After this, Joe Root came to bat and tried to handle the innings with Jamie Smith. Both batsmen added 58 runs for the second wicket. In the 17th over, Keshav Maharaj dismissed Jamie Smith and sent him to the pavilion. Jamie Smith scored 62 runs in 48 balls with nine fours and one six. After this, Jacob Bethel took charge with Joe Root. There was a partnership of 182 runs between the two batsmen.
After completing his century, Jacob Bethell, who was batting aggressively, was caught by Keshav Maharaj in the 41st over. Bethell scored 110 runs in 82 balls hitting 13 fours and three sixes. After this, captain Harry Brook (three) was run out and returned to the pavilion. In the 47th over, Corbin Bosch gave South Africa their fifth success by dismissing Joe Root. Joe Root scored 100 runs in 96 balls hitting six fours.
Jos Butler also shone
After Joe Root and Jacob Bethell, Jos Butler also made a splash with the bat for England. Butler came to bat in the 41st over and set the stage on fire by scoring 62 runs in 32 balls. Thanks to his innings, England scored 112 runs in the last 9 overs.
England played very well today
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