Overview
- England were bowled out for 131 in 24.3 overs after an 8-49 collapse triggered by captain Harry Brook’s run-out.
- Keshav Maharaj took 4-22 and Wiaan Mulder 3-33 to shred the batting after Temba Bavuma elected to bowl at Headingley.
- Aiden Markram blasted 86 off 55 in a 121-run opening stand with Ryan Rickelton, sealing 137-3 in 20.5 overs for a seven-wicket win.
- England debutant Sonny Baker conceded 0-76 from seven overs, the most expensive ODI debut figures by an England bowler.
- South Africa lead the series 1-0 as debate over England’s 50-over readiness followed The Hundred, with Brook refusing to cite scheduling as an excuse.