England Demolishes South Africa in Historic ODI Record Win

England’s cricket team achieved an unprecedented feat on Sunday, securing a monumental 342-run victory over South Africa at The Rose Bowl. This win marks the largest margin of victory by runs in the history of ODI cricket.

The triumph occurred during the third and final match of the series, where England completely dominated the Proteas.

Record-Breaking Bowling Performance

Chasing a mammoth target of 415 runs, South Africa’s batting lineup collapsed spectacularly. They were bowled out for a mere 72 runs in just 20.5 overs.

This historic win shatters the previous record of a 317-run victory, held by India after their win over Sri Lanka in 2023. It also surpasses England’s own previous best ODI win margin.

Massive Total Set by Batting Onslaught

Batting first, England posted a colossal total of 414. The team’s top order delivered an explosive performance.

Youngster Jacob Bethell starred with a brilliant 110 runs from 82 deliveries. Veteran Joe Root provided a classic anchor, scoring a composed 100 off 96 balls.

Opener Jamie Smith added a quickfire 62, while captain Jos Buttler smashed 62 runs from just 32 deliveries to accelerate the innings.

Protea’s Batting Order Crumbles

South Africa never found momentum against England’s relentless bowling attack. Corbin Bosch was the top scorer with just 20 runs.

The team’s struggle was compounded by the absence of captain Temba Bavuma, who sustained a left calf strain while fielding.

Pacer Jofra Archer led the demolition with outstanding figures of 4 wickets for 18 runs. Spinner Adil Rashid claimed three crucial wickets, and Brydon Carse chipped in with two.

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