Overview

• Bethell reached three figures at the Rose Bowl in Southampton during the series finale with England already 2-0 down.
• Outlets reported differing figures, with one stating he got to the mark in 76 balls with 11 fours and three sixes, while another said he scored 110 off 82 with 13 fours and three sixes.
• Speaking to Sky Sports, Bethell said he ignores outside noise and acknowledged he probably should have played slightly more in recent weeks.
• Record claims also varied, with one report saying he became the youngest to make an ODI hundred against South Africa and another listing him as England’s second-youngest ODI centurion after David Gower.
• Times Now reported Joe Root also struck a century and England posted 414-5 in 50 overs in the match.