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England Shatter ODI Record With 342-Run Rout of South Africa in Southampton

The result stopped a 3-0 sweep.

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Cricket - Third One Day International - England v South Africa - The Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - September 7, 2025 South Africa's Dewald Brevis in action Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Cricket - Third One Day International - England v South Africa - The Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain - September 7, 2025 England's Brydon Carse celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Dewald Brevis Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Overview

  • Centuries from Joe Root (100) and Jacob Bethell (110) powered England to 414 for 5, their fifth-highest ODI total.
  • South Africa folded for 72 in 20.5 overs in a chase of 415, marking their heaviest defeat by runs.
  • Jofra Archer tore through the top order with 4 for 18 in nine overs, leaving the Proteas reeling at 24 for 6.
  • The 342-run margin surpassed India's 317-run win over Sri Lanka in 2023 for the biggest victory by runs in men's ODIs.
  • Temba Bavuma did not bat due to a calf issue as Adil Rashid (3 wickets) and Brydon Carse backed up Archer before the sides move to a T20I series starting Wednesday.