England vs South Africa, 3rd ODI

odiEngland won by 342 runs

The Rose Bowl, Southampton

7 Sept 2025, 3:30 pm IST

South Africa won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: England

England Inning Score: 414 /5

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Jamie Smith	c corbin bosch b maharaj	62	48	9	1	129.17
Ben Duckett	c markram b corbin bosch	31	33	6	0	93.94
Joe Root	c kwena maphaka b corbin bosch	100	96	6	0	104.17
Jacob Bethell	st rickelton b maharaj	110	82	13	3	134.15
Harry Brook	run out	3	2	0	0	150
Jos Buttler	not out	62	32	8	1	193.75
Will Jacks	not out	19	8	2	1	237.5

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Nandre Burger	10	95	0	0	4	9.5
Codi Yusuf	10	80	0	1	5	8
Corbin Bosch	10	79	2	0	3	7.9
Wiaan Mulder	8	64	0	0	7	8
Keshav Maharaj	8	61	2	0	0	7.6
Dewald Brevis	4	28	0	0	0	7

South Africa Inning Score: 72

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Aiden Markram	c jos buttler b jofra archer	0	2	0	0	0
Ryan Rickelton	c jos buttler b jofra archer	1	5	0	0	20
Wiaan Mulder	c harry brook b brydon carse	0	7	0	0	0
Matthew Breetzke	c jos buttler b jofra archer	4	10	1	0	40
Tristan Stubbs	c will jacks b jofra archer	10	22	1	0	45.45
Dewald Brevis	c jamie overton b brydon carse	6	12	0	1	50
Corbin Bosch	c brydon carse b adil rashid	20	32	3	0	62.5
Keshav Maharaj	c root b adil rashid	17	17	2	1	100
Codi Yusuf	b adil rashid	5	11	1	0	45.45
Nandre Burger	not out	2	7	0	0	28.57
Temba Bavuma	abs hurt	0	0	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Jofra Archer	9	3	18	4	4	2
Brydon Carse	6	1	33	2	3	5.5
Jamie Overton	2	0	8	0	0	4
Adil Rashid	3.5	0	13	3	0	3.4

Match Summary

England vs South Africa, 3rd ODI (2025-09-07)

Match Summary

England triumphed over South Africa with a massive 342-run victory at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. England's batting was powered by centuries from Jacob Bethell (110 off 82) and Joe Root (100 off 96), along with explosive contributions from Jamie Smith and Jos Buttler. South Africa crumbled in response, bowled out for just 72 runs, with Jofra Archer taking 4 wickets and Adil Rashid bagging 3. The Player of the Match was Jacob Bethell for his scintillating century.

Detailed Match Narrative

Toss and First Innings

South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first. England took full advantage of this decision, posting a colossal total of 414/5 in 50 overs.

Key Performances:

Jacob Bethell: Top-scored with a brilliant 110 off 82 balls, including 13 boundaries and 3 sixes. He attacked all bowlers and maintained a strike rate of 134.15.
Joe Root: Played a classy anchor role, registering a steady 100 off 96 balls (6 fours). His partnership with Bethell was crucial.
Jamie Smith: Scored a quickfire 62 off 48 balls with 9 fours and 1 six, laying the foundation for a big total.
Jos Buttler: Unleashed in the death overs with an explosive 62 not out off 32 balls, smashing 8 fours and a six at a strike rate of 193.75.
Will Jacks: Finished unbeaten with a cameo of 19 off 8 balls, including 1 six.

Bowling Highlights:

South African bowlers had a tough day on the field:

Corbin Bosch: Took 2 wickets but conceded 79 runs in his 10 overs.
Keshav Maharaj: Claimed 2 wickets for 61 runs in 8 overs.

Second Innings

Chasing 415, South Africa's batting lineup collapsed spectacularly, managing only 72 runs in 20.5 overs.

Key Bowling Performances:

Jofra Archer: Delivered a fiery spell, taking 4 wickets for 18 runs in 9 overs, including 3 maidens.
Adil Rashid: Spun through the middle order with figures of 3/13 in 3.5 overs.
Brydon Carse: Supported well with 2/33 in 6 overs, including a key wicket of Wiaan Mulder.

Batting Struggles:

No South African batter managed to cross 20 runs.
Corbin Bosch (20 off 32) and Keshav Maharaj (17 off 17) were the only players to show some resistance.
Temba Bavuma, South Africa's captain, did not bat due to injury (absent hurt).

Fielding Highlights:

Jos Buttler: Took 3 catches, showcasing his brilliance behind the stumps.
Will Jacks and Harry Brook: Each took sharp catches to dismiss key batters.

Key Stats

Centuries:
- Jacob Bethell: 110 (82 balls)
- Joe Root: 100 (96 balls)
Half-Centuries:
- Jamie Smith: 62 (48 balls)
- Jos Buttler: 62* (32 balls)
Best Bowling:
- Jofra Archer: 4/18 (9 overs)
- Adil Rashid: 3/13 (3.5 overs)

Conclusion

England outclassed South Africa in all departments, with their batters dominating the first innings and bowlers delivering a clinical performance in the second. Jacob Bethell's century and Jofra Archer's fiery spell were the defining moments of the match. England's emphatic win by 342 runs will be remembered as one of their most dominant ODI performances.