Southampton, September 7, 2025 – England delivered a historic performance in the 3rd ODI against South Africa, securing a record 342-run victory, one of the biggest winning margins in men’s ODI cricket history. Powered by twin centuries from Jacob Bethell and Joe Root, and followed by lethal spells from Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid, England dominated in all departments at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
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| England vs South Africa 3rd ODI 2025 |
Match Scorecard Highlights
England Innings – 414/5 (50 overs):
Jacob Bethell – 110 (82 balls)Keshav Maharaj – 2/61
South Africa Innings – 72 all out (20.5 overs):
England Bowling:
Adil Rashid – 3/13 (3.5 overs)
Result: England won by 342 runs.
Key Moments
England’s batting lineup fired on all cylinders, with Jacob Bethell scoring a maiden international century (110) and Joe Root anchoring with 100 runs.Jos Buttler and Jamie Smith provided explosive finishing touches, pushing England beyond the 400-run mark.
South Africa’s reply never got going, collapsing under relentless pace and spin pressure.
Jofra Archer’s fiery spell dismantled the top order, while Adil Rashid’s guile with the ball cleaned up the middle order.
South Africa were bowled out for just 72 runs in under 21 overs, making the contest completely one-sided.
Awards
Player of the Match: Jofra Archer (4/18 with the ball, spearheading England’s win)Player of the Series: Keshav Maharaj (for his consistent performances with ball and bat across the series despite South Africa’s defeat in the final match)
Historic Context
The 342-run win places England among the highest-margin victories in ODI cricket, underlining their depth in both batting and bowling. It was a statement performance after a mixed showing in earlier matches of the series.
Player Performances That Shaped the Match
Jacob Bethell: Scored his maiden ODI century (110) with authority, cementing his place as England’s rising star.Joe Root: Once again showed class and composure, registering his 19th ODI hundred.
Adil Rashid: Spun a web around the South African batters, returning 3/13 in his spell.
FAQs
Q1: What was England’s total score in the 3rd ODI vs South Africa?
England scored 414/5 in 50 overs.
Q2: Who were the centurions for England in this match?
Jacob Bethell (110) and Joe Root (100).
Q3: How many runs did South Africa score in reply?
South Africa were bowled out for 72 runs in 20.5 overs.
Q4: Who was England’s top bowler in the match?
Jofra Archer with 4 wickets for 18 runs.
Q5: What is the significance of England’s win?
The 342-run victory is one of the largest margins in men’s ODI cricket history, showcasing complete dominance.
