England received by the most important margin of victory in one-day worldwide cricket on Sunday (September 7, 2025), beating South Africa by 342 runs.
Pacer Jofra Archer took 4 wickets and England restored some delight to disclaim South Africa a collection sweep in the third and ultimate ODI.
Batting first after shedding the toss, England scored 414-5 in 50 overs at Southampton’s Rose Bowl with centuries from Joe Root (100) and 21-year-old Jacob Bethell (110). Jos Buttler smashed a 32-ball 62 not out. Opener Jamie Smith additionally hit 62 in 48 deliveries.
In reply, South Africa was dismissed for 72 in 20.5 overs after being lowered to 24-6 at one level. Temba Bavuma was injured whereas fielding and didn’t bat.
Archer took 4 wickets for less than 5 runs in his first 5 overs and completed with figures of 4-18 in 9 overs.
India held the earlier successful margin record of 317 runs in opposition to Sri Lanka in 2023. Dozens of groups have received by the utmost variety of wickets (10) however that is the best successful margin by runs.
South Africa received the collection 2-1. It had already clinched the collection with a recreation to spare Thursday after a five-run win in the second match.
England was skittled for 131 on the way in which to shedding the primary match by seven wickets at Headingley.
A 3-match T20 collection between the 2 groups begins in Cardiff on Wednesday.
