Chasing a target of 415, the Proteas were bundled out for just 72 runs, despite the worst defeat, South Africa won the series 1-2
Dr. Akhtar Gulfam Editor-in-Chief, Daily Dawn, Director News, Dawn TV, OK TV
London: England created history in ODI cricket by defeating South Africa by the biggest margin.
In the third and final match played at The Oval, England defeated South Africa by a huge margin of 342 runs. This is the biggest victory in the history of ODI cricket.
England bundled out the Proteas for just 72 runs in pursuit of a target of 415 runs. Previously, the record for the biggest victory was held by India, who defeated Sri Lanka by 317 runs in 2023.
This is also England’s biggest win in ODI history, surpassing the 242-run win against Australia in 2018.
In England’s innings, Jacob Bethell scored a brilliant 110 off 82 balls, while Joe Root played a classic innings of 100 off 96 balls. Opener Jamie Smith scored 62 and captain Jos Buttler scored an aggressive 62 off just 32 balls.
In pursuit of the target, South Africa’s batting line-up completely failed in front of the English bowlers. Corbin Bosh was the top scorer with 20 runs, while the entire team was dismissed for 72 runs in 20.5 overs. Captain Temba Bavuma was unable to bat due to a calf injury while fielding.
For England, Jofra Archer took 4 wickets for 18 runs in 9 overs. Leg-spinner Adil Rashid took 3 wickets while Brydon Carse took 2 wickets to lead the team to a record-breaking victory.
Despite a crushing defeat in the final match, South Africa won the series 1-2. South Africa had defeated England by 7 wickets in the first ODI and by 5 runs in the second match.
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