England produced a breathtaking all round display to secure a record 342 runs victory over south africa in the 3rd ODI at Rose Bowl, Southampton. The margin of triumph is the biggest in ODI history, surpassing india 317 runs win against srilanka in 2023.
For a team that had been under scrutiny after losing the first two games of the series, this performance was redemption, dominance and history rolled into one.
Batting first, England piled up a monumental 414/5 in their 50 overs. Youngster Jacob Bethell lit up the innings with his maiden ODI century, scoring a stylish 110, while Joe Root anchored the innings with a classy hundred OF his own . Their 182 rin partnership laid the foundation for a massive total. Jos Buttler provided the late fireworks with a quickfire 62 from just 32 balls, ensuring england crossed the 400 run mark with ease.
While South Africa chasing the big total endured a nightmare start. Jofra Archer produced a devastating new ball spell, claiming four wickets in his first 5 overs, the proteas never recovered,leg spinner Adil Rashid and Brydon Carse cleaned up the middle and lower order as South Africa were bundled out for a mere 72 in 20.5 overs, their lowest total against England in ODIS.
While South Africa had already sealed the series 2-1, Eng colossal win will remembered as a landmark in ODI history.
Quick match summary
- England won by by 342 runs (biggest win in ODI history)
- England Innings 414/5(50 overs)
- Top scorer Jacob Bethell ( 110 from 82), joe Root (100 from 96)
- South bowling keshav Maharaj (79/2 in 10 overs)
- South Africa innings 72 all out (20.5 overs)
- Top scorer corbin Bosch (20 from 32, keshav Maharaj 17 from 17 balls)
- England bowling jofra Archer (18/2 in 9 overs and 3 maiden, Adil Rashid ( 13/3 in 3.5 overs)
- Series Result south Africa won series 2-1
- Player of the match Jacob Bethell
Top 5 biggest margin defeat in ODI history
- England vs south africa ( 2025) : England won by 342 runs
- India vs sri lanka (2023) : india won by 317 runs
- Australia vs Netherlands (2023) Australia won by 309 runs
- Zimbabwe vs USA (2023): zimbabwe won by 304 runs
- India vs sri lanka (2023): india won by 302 runs