After sealing the series, South Africa conceded 414-5 and were bowled out for 72 to lose the 3rd ODI to England by 342 runs in Southampton. This is the largest ever defeat in ODI history.

South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first.

A first career century for Jacob Bethell (110 off 82 balls) and a 19th one for Joe Root (100 off 96 balls) saw England capitalise on a terrible bowling performance by South Africa in Southampton. 

Having opted to bowl first after winning the toss, South Africa conceded the highest total at the Rose Bowl, eclipsing the 373-3 that Pakistan conceded back in 2019. 

The 414-5 set by England is now the highest score on the ground in List A cricket as well, not just in internationals. 

It was a messy outing by the Proteas, handing out 27 extras (lb 7, nb 1, w 19). 

There were also two crucial dropped catches, one of Smith, who went on to score 62 off 48 balls and one of Bethell. SA also conceded a fielding penalty for a slow over rate. 

A back-end 62 off 32 balls from Jos Buttler pushed the hosts to a record 414-5. 

Keshav Maharaj (2-61) and Corbin Bosch (2-79) were the only bowlers worth mentioning. 

Temba Bavuma sustained a strain to his left calf and would only bat if required.

The less said about the bating, the better. It was an embarrassing effort. South Africa was 24-6 after 9.5 overs.

South Africa’s ever score is 69 in ODIs; they avoided that at least.

317 was the biggest margin of victory in any ODI cricket.

South Africa was bowled out for their lowest-ever total in England, 72. They lost by 342, which is now the largest defeat in ODI history.