England defeated South Africa by 342 runs in the third and final ODI on Sunday to win by the biggest margin in terms of runs in ODI international cricket. South Africa won the series 2-1.

On the basis of brilliant centuries by Jacob Bethell and Joe Root, England defeated South Africa by 342 runs in the third ODI on Sunday. However, South Africa has won this three-match series 2-1. This is the biggest win in England's ODI history. Batting first, England scored 415 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 50 overs. In response, the South African team could score only 72 runs in 20.5 overs. Jofra Archer took four wickets for England.

South Africa, which came out to chase the huge target of 415 runs, had a very bad start and one after the other it lost its six wickets at a score of 24 runs. Aiden Markram (zero), Ryan Rickleton (one), Matthew Breetzke (four), Tristan Stubbs (10) were dismissed by Jofra Archer. Wiaan Mulder (zero) and Dewald Brevis (six) were dismissed by Bryden Cars. In such a time of crisis, Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj tried to handle the innings, but in the 15th over, Adil Rashid dismissed Keshav Maharaj (17) and sent him to the pavilion.

After this, Kodi Yusuf (five) and Corbin Bosch (20) also became Rashid's victims. England's bowlers bundled out South Africa for 72 runs in 20.5 overs and won the match by 342 runs. Jofra Archer was awarded the 'Player of the Match' for his brilliant bowling and Joe Root, who scored 175 runs in the series, was awarded the 'Player of the Series'. For England, Jofra Archer took four wickets for 18 runs in nine overs. Adil Rashid took three wickets for 13 runs in 3.5 overs. Bryden Carse got two wickets.

Earlier, South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl first. Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett added 59 runs for the first wicket for England who came to bat. In the ninth over, Corbin Bosch broke this partnership by dismissing Ben Duckett (31).

Root-Bethel hit century

After this, Joe Root, who came to bat, tried to handle the innings with Jamie Smith. Both batsmen added 58 runs for the second wicket. In the 17th over, Keshav Maharaj dismissed Jamie Smith and sent him to the pavilion. Jamie Smith scored 62 runs in 48 balls with nine fours and a six. After this, Jacob Bethel took charge with Joe Root. There was a partnership of 182 runs between the two batsmen.

After completing his century, Jacob Bethell, who was batting aggressively, was caught by Keshav Maharaj in the 41st over. Bethell scored 110 runs in 82 balls with 13 fours and three sixes. After this, captain Harry Brook (three) returned to the pavilion after being run out. In the 47th over, Corbin Bosch dismissed Joe Root and gave South Africa their fifth success. Joe Root scored 100 runs in 96 balls with six fours.

England scored a huge score of 414 runs for five wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Jos Buttler played an unbeaten innings of 62 runs in 32 balls with eight fours and a six. Will Jacks remained unbeaten after scoring 19 runs in eight balls. Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj took two wickets each for South Africa.