South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs walks after shedding his wicket through the third ODI towards England on the The Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Britain – September 7, 2025. — Reuters
England entered the document books by registering their largest-ever victory towards South Africa within the third One-Day Worldwide (ODI) on the Rose Bowl.
Chasing a large complete of 415, England bundled out the Proteas for simply 72 runs, securing a 342-run win — the biggest profitable margin by runs within the historical past of the 50-over format.
This triumph surpasses India’s earlier document of a 317-run victory over Sri Lanka in 2023 and in addition turns into England’s biggest-ever ODI win, eclipsing their 242-run win towards Australia in Nottingham in 2018.
Batting first, England posted a mammoth complete due to excellent performances from their prime order.
TeamMarginOppositionDateEngland342South AfricaSeptember 7, 2025India317Sri LankaJanuary 15, 2023Australia309NetherlandsOctober 25, 2023Zimbabwe304USJune 26, 2023India302Sri LankaNovember 2, 2023
Jacob Bethell starred with 110 off 82 deliveries, whereas Joe Root contributed a cultured 100 off 96 balls.Â
Opening batter Jamie Smith added 62 off 48 deliveries, and wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler blazed his technique to 62 off simply 32 balls.
South Africa struggled towards England’s relentless bowling assault. Corbin Bosch top-scored with 20 off 32 deliveries because the Proteas have been dismissed in 20.5 overs.Â
Captain Temba Bavuma was pressured to take a seat out the innings because of a left calf pressure sustained whereas fielding.
For England, Jofra Archer was the standout with figures of 4/18 in 9 overs.
Spinner Adil Rashid claimed three wickets, whereas Brydon Carse chipped in with two wickets, guaranteeing a complete demolition of the South African batting lineup.
