Swift Summary
- England defeated South Africa by 342 runs in the final ODI of the series, recording one of the biggest victories in ODI cricket history.
- England set a target of 415 runs, featuring standout performances:
– Joe Root scored 100 off 96 balls.- Jacob Bethell contributed with an extraordinary knock of 110 off just 82 balls.
– jos Buttler remained unbeaten at 62 off only 32 balls.
- South Africa was bowled out for a mere score of 72 runs, failing to handle the pressure effectively.
- England skipper Harry Brook commented on their ability to achieve high scores like this consistently with quality batters in their lineup.
- Although England achieved this dominant win,they lost the overall series to South Africa by a margin of 2-1. The teams will now face each other in a three-match T20I series starting September 10, 2025.
- Off-field highlight: Joe Root gifted his gloves to a young fan post-scoring his century-a gesture that gained viral attention online via ECB’s social media.
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