Highlights of the Third ODI between England and South Africa: Watch every ball-by-ball analysis of England’s historic, record-breaking 342-run victory against South Africa in Southampton.
England vs South Africa 3rd ODI Highlights (England national cricket team vs South Africa national cricket team):
With a 342-run win secured by Jacob Bethell’s first century and Jofra Archer’s aggressive bowling, England knocked South Africa out for just 72, the worst loss in ODI history. In Southampton, the Proteas crumbled badly in just 20.5 overs while chasing 415 to secure a series whitewash.
This surpassed India’s 317-run victory over Sri Lanka in 2023 to create a new record for the biggest winning margin when batting first in ODI history. Against Australia in 1993, South Africa came very close to surpassing their lowest ODI total of 69. In 2018, England defeated Australia by 242 runs at Trent Bridge, the biggest margin of victory in their history.
- 17 September 2025, 22:50 IST
England vs. South Africa
Temba Bavuma then concludes his post-match remarks and approaches to pick up the trophy. His teammates are already standing there, and he joins them in celebrating. That concludes this game. I hope the coverage was enjoyable to everyone. It’s time for the Twenty20 Internationals to begin. At 5:30 p.m. GMT on the 10th of this month, the three-match series will begin. Please join us for the build-up earlier.
Sep 07, 2025 – South Africa vs England 3rd ODI
The 3rd ODI concluded with England claiming a historic 342-run victory over South Africa. Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s captain, walked up to collect the trophy alongside his teammates. That wraps up today’s coverage—stay tuned for the T20I series starting on September 10 at 5:30 PM GMT.
Temba Bavuma Post-Match:
Bavuma admitted that today’s performance was disappointing, marking the second consecutive series loss after sealing a series earlier. He highlighted issues like dropped catches, extra runs conceded, and the challenges of chasing 400+ runs with one batter short. Despite the setback, he praised the positives achieved by South Africa’s fairly inexperienced side.
Harry Brook Post-Match:
England captain Harry Brook hailed the victory as the ultimate team performance and a blueprint for how they aim to play in this format. He praised the batting lineup, noting the experience of Joe Root and Jos Buttler, alongside Jacob Bethell’s impressive contribution at No.4. Brook also highlighted England’s strong bowling attack, featuring Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, and Overton, and emphasized learning from past mistakes to maintain momentum.
Joe Root’s Remarks:
Root, named England’s ODI Player of the Summer, emphasized the importance of big partnerships and smart batting strategy. He lauded Jacob Bethell for his mature innings and encouraged the team to continue building partnerships while leveraging individual strengths.
England’s dominant performance today sets the stage for an exciting T20I series, with both teams eager to reset and shine in the upcoming matches.
Sep 07, 2025 – South Africa vs England 3rd ODI Recap
The 3rd ODI saw England deliver a commanding performance, defeating South Africa by 342 runs and ending the series on a high note.
Presentation Ceremony & Awards
Player of the Match: Jofra Archer
Archer earned the award for his brilliant bowling spell. Reflecting on the game, he admitted that bowling after England’s massive 400-run innings seemed challenging initially. He focused on keeping a simple, hard-length approach and generating pace. Archer expressed delight in contributing across all three matches, especially after returning from injury.Player of the Series: Keshav Maharaj
Maharaj acknowledged the team’s hard work, though he admitted he could have performed better in the final game. He praised England’s batters and emphasized that South Africa will regroup, especially once the team is at full strength, with greater variety and depth in bowling.
Key Highlights of England’s Innings
England’s innings was spearheaded by a 182-run partnership between Joe Root and Jacob Bethell. Jamie Smith’s explosive start and Jos Buttler’s finishing brilliance helped England surpass 400 runs, putting immense pressure on the Proteas.
England’s Bowling Dominance
Playing for pride after losing the series, England’s bowlers executed with precision:
Jofra Archer: 7-over spell, 4 wickets, utilizing extra bounce off the surface.
Brydon Carse: 2 wickets, bowled effectively in tandem with Archer in the Powerplay.
Adil Rashid: 3 wickets with spin, wrapping up the series positively.
England capitalized on every mistake by South Africa, breaking their back early and maintaining relentless pressure. This emphatic win showcased England’s balanced team performance and set the tone for the upcoming T20I series beginning September 10, 5:30 PM GMT.
Sep 07, 2025 – South Africa vs England 3rd ODI: Series Ends in England’s Dominant Style
South Africa faced an uphill battle chasing England’s mammoth total, but their batting collapse was dramatic. The Proteas lost top four batters for single-digit scores, including Wiaan Mulder, who replaced Temba Bavuma at number 3 after Bavuma suffered a calf strain. By the end of the Powerplay, South Africa had lost 6 wickets, leaving them with no chance to chase the massive score. They were eventually bowled out for just 72 runs.
England’s batting heroics included Jacob Bethell’s maiden ODI century, which no South African batter could match. After a series of mixed performances—losing the first game and fighting back in the second—South Africa were decisively beaten in the final ODI.
Bowling Highlights:
Adil Rashid: 3 wickets for 13 runs in 3.5 overs
Jofra Archer & Brydon Carse: Key strikes early in the innings, dismantling the South African top order
England finished the series with a commanding win, showcasing both their batting depth and bowling strength, and set an optimistic tone heading into the upcoming T20I series starting September 10 at 5:30 PM GMT.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:56 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 72/9, 20.5 Over
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : OUT! CAUGHT! And with Bavuma not coming to bat, this will be it for South Africa! The Proteas suffer their largest defeat in ODI history by 342 runs. Adil Rashid drops it fuller and around middle, Bosch sits down and decides to play the reverse sweep, but fails to keep it down and lobs it straight to Brydon Carse at backward point.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:56 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 72/8, 20.4 Over
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : Very full and looped up on middle, Corbin Bosch flicks it on the up and to the right of short mid-wicket where Ben Duckett dives and stops.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:56 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 72/8, 20.2 Over
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : This is full and on middle and leg, Corbin Bosch sweeps it to square leg.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:54 IST
South Africa vs England
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : Temba Bavuma is unfit to take any more part in the match and is given as absent hurt.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:53 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 71/8, 19.5 Over
Jofra Archer to Corbin Bosch : Short of a length and right at the bodyline, Bosch is unable to reach as the ball hurries on and hits him flush on the hips.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:53 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 72/8, 20.3 Over
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : Drifts it around the pads, a touch fuller, Bosch keeps it out down the deck.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:52 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 72/8, 20.1 Over
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : Flighted delivery, over off, turns away a bit, Bosck knocks it down to mid off from the back foot.
3 Runs from this over
- Sep 07, 2025 21:51 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 72/8, 19.6 Over
Jofra Archer to Corbin Bosch : Full and quick on off, forced away wide of covers for a single by Bosch.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:50 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 69/8, 19.1 Over
Jofra Archer to Nandre Burger : Around the wicket to the left-hander and just gets the yorker on the pads. Nandre Burger jams it towards mid-wicket.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:49 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 71/8, 19.4 Over
Jofra Archer to Nandre Burger : Tap and run! Full of a good length and attacking the off stump, Nandre Burger leans forward and gently pushes it in front of covers for a quick single.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:49 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 70/8, 19.4 Over
Jofra Archer to Nandre Burger : Wide! Another bumper, a bit more behind it as this is bowled at 148 kph. However, ir is way too short outside off and a wide is called.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:48 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 69/8, 19.3 Over
Jofra Archer to Nandre Burger : Pitched up around middle, gets it to slant back into the left-hander. Burger watchfully blocks it to mid on.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 69/8, 19.2 Over
Jofra Archer to Nandre Burger : A sharp bumper now, over middle and Nandre Burger ducks for cover.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:47 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 62/8, 18.1 Over
Adil Rashid to Nandre Burger : Flatter one, attacking the stumps, Nandre Burger hangs back and tucks it into the leg side.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:47 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 63/8, 18.3 Over
Adil Rashid to Nandre Burger : Nicely floated up, full and straight, worked away wide of mid on for a quick single.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:47 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 62/8, 18.2 Over
Adil Rashid to Nandre Burger : Tossed up at the stumps, Burger pushes it towards mid off.
7 Runs from this over
- Sep 07, 2025 21:46 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 69/8, 18.6 Over
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : No run.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:45 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 69/8, 18.5 Over
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : Slides one from the front of the hand and bowls it outside off, Bosch slaps it through cover-point fo a couple of runs and South Africa reach the 69-run mark, which is their lowest ODI total ever.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:45 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 67/8, 18.4 Over
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : FOUR! Up and away! Tossed up on middle and leg, a bit too full. Corbin Bosch clears the front leg and heaves it cleanly towards cow corner for a boundary.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:44 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 62/8, 17.4 Over
Jofra Archer to Corbin Bosch : Keeps the length short and bowls it around off, Bosch plays a stylish pull shot but can’t beat the backward square leg fielder to his left.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:44 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 62/8, 17.5 Over
Jofra Archer to Corbin Bosch : Slower one, pitched up on middle and leg. Bosch leans on and waits before clipping it in front of mid-wicket. That was the knuckle-ball from Archer.
5 Runs from this over
- Sep 07, 2025 21:44 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 62/8, 17.6 Over
Jofra Archer to Corbin Bosch : NOT OUT!
- Sep 07, 2025 21:44 IST
South Africa vs England
Review! England have taken a review for caught behind. Not a confident one but there is nothing to lose at this point. UltraEdge shows NO BAT. It brushed the top of the helmet in the process. Not out it is!
- Sep 07, 2025 21:41 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 61/8, 17.2 Over
Jofra Archer to Corbin Bosch : Back of a length and on a tight line around off, Bosch looks to punch off the back foot but gets an inside edge back onto the deck.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:41 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 61/8, 17.1 Over
Jofra Archer to Corbin Bosch : FOUR! Top shot! Full and straight from Archer, slightly overpitched. Corbin Bosch shows the full face of the bat and pummels it straight back past the bowler for a boundary.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:40 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 62/8, 17.3 Over
Jofra Archer to Corbin Bosch : Short of a length again, at the body. Bosch gets tucked up and awkwardly tries to fend it off, getting a blow on the right glove. That will sting a bit as well.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:40 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 62/8, 17.3 Over
Jofra Archer to Corbin Bosch : Wide! Banged in a bit short but drifted down the leg side for a wide.
- Sep 07, 2025 21:38 IST
South Africa vs England Live Score : 57/7, 16.5 Over
Adil Rashid to Codi Yusuf : Tossed up at the stumps, played straight back to the bowler who deflects the ball back onto the stumps, but Corbin Bosch is back in his crease.
3 Runs from this over
South Africa vs England Live Score : 52/7, 15.6 Over
Jamie Overton to Codi Yusuf : Shortish length again and over off stump, Codi Yusuf gets right behind the line to make the block.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 52/7, 15.5 Over
Jamie Overton to Corbin Bosch : Shorter this time and right at the batter, Bosch lifts up one leg and jabs it down in front of mid-wicket before scampering through for a single.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 53/7, 16.3 Over
Adil Rashid to Codi Yusuf : Nicely tossed up, on off stump, Codi Yusuf leans on to block.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 53/7, 16.2 Over
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : Fuller in length and on off and middle, Bosch hangs back and almost pays the price as the ball takes the inside edge and goes through the square leg region for a single.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 52/7, 16.1 Over
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : Fractionally short on leg, Bosch backs away and jams it to the left of mid on.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 49/7, 15.1 Over
Jamie Overton to Corbin Bosch : Hard length, bowled from wider on the crease and angled into the stumps. Bosch taps it across in front of mid-wicket.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 51/7, 15.4 Over
Jamie Overton to Codi Yusuf : Hard length wide outside off, Codi Yusuf pushes at it and edges it down to deep third for a single. Yusuf is off the mark in ODIs!
South Africa vs England Live Score : 50/7, 15.3 Over
Jamie Overton to Codi Yusuf : Back of a length on off, Yusuf hangs back in the crease and dabs it down past the strip on the off side.
50 Runs for the teamSouth Africa vs England Live Score : 50/7, 15.2 Over
Jamie Overton to Corbin Bosch : Good-length delivery, on the pads, clipped away to deep square leg for a single and the 50 does come up for South Africa.
1 Runs from this over
South Africa vs England Live Score : 49/7, 14.6 Over
Adil Rashid to Codi Yusuf : No run.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 49/7, 14.5 Over
Adil Rashid to Codi Yusuf : A googly now, bowled quicker on middle and it turns as well. Codi Yusuf looks to leave but the ball hits the pads.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 49/7, 14.4 Over
Adil Rashid to Codi Yusuf : Tossed up, full and around off, Yusuf leans on and strokes it towards Jofra Archer at mid off.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 49/7, 14.3 Over
Adil Rashid to Codi Yusuf : Slows this one up quite a bit and floats it on middle and leg, Codi Yusuf watchfully blocks it off.
South Africa vs England
Codi Yusuf comes in next.
South Africa vs England
DRINKS! It’s been nothing short of a brilliant performance from England so far. They have broken South Africa’s back inside the Powerplay and it will take a miracle for the visitors to chase this down. England on the other hand will hope they take the remaining wickets quickly and end the series on a high.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 49/7, 14.2 Over
Adil Rashid to Keshav Maharaj : OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Adil Rashid makes an instant impact and sends Keshav Maharaj packing.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 49/6, 14.1 Over
Adil Rashid to Corbin Bosch : Tossed up wide outside off, Corbin Bosch reaches out and swats it back towards the bowler who lets it through and down to long off for a single.
South Africa vs England Live Score : 44/6, 13.5 Over
Jamie Overton to Keshav Maharaj : Back of a length and around off, this one shoots up off the deck, but Maharaj does well to play it late and with gentle hands, keeping it down towards gully.
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