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England Crush South Africa by Record 342 Runs to Set ODI Benchmark in Southampton

South Africa had already clinched the series before the record result.

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Overview

  • England piled up 414-5 with Jacob Bethell’s maiden hundred (110) and Joe Root’s 100, supported by unbeaten late hitting from Jos Buttler (62) and a brisk 62 from Jamie Smith.
  • South Africa were dismissed for 72 in 20.5 overs as Jofra Archer ripped through the top order for 4-18, with Adil Rashid adding 3-13 to complete the rout.
  • The 342-run margin is the largest win by runs in men’s ODI history, surpassing India’s previous record of 317 against Sri Lanka in 2023.
  • Proteas captain Temba Bavuma did not bat due to injury and later condemned his side’s attitude and fielding, calling it a poor performance in all departments.
  • Media reports say the ICC fined South Africa five percent of match fees for a slow over-rate in the match, as both teams now turn to a T20I series starting September 10.