The fans react as England prevents money laundering with a record victory of 342 points in the final ODI; South Africa win the 2-1 series

In a sensational performance that restored pride and momentum, England beaten South Africa by one World record 342 points in the third and final An international day in Southampton. Although South Africa has already won the series with victories in the first two games, England has given a powerful psychological blow before the next T20i series of three games. England’s victory obtained a 2-1 series for South Africa, but the manner of the victory of England served as a final statement.
The record of recorder strike from England against South Africa
After being brought to Bat by South Africa, the first command of England sparked an implacable assault against an exhausted proteas bowling attack. Opener Jamie Smith provided a quick start with a Quickfire 62 of only 48 balls. However, the sleeves really took off with a monumental partnership of 182 points for the third counter between Joe Root And Jacob Bethell. The young versatile Bethell was particularly destructive, slamming his first professional century with a masterful 110 balls of 82 balls. Root, in its typical compound, anchored the sleeves to reach its 19th century ODI with 100 of 96 deliveries. With the set of foundations, If buttler Supplied with a furious end of finish, breaking 62 undefeated only 32 bullets. This collective striking effort propelled England to a total of 414 mammoths for five, their fifth highest ODI score of all time.
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A devastating bowling performance and a world record
The pursuit of South Africa was an immediate and catastrophic collapse, leaving them in shock at 7/4 in their response. The demolition was led by a spell inspired by the fast launcher Jofra Archerwhose rhythm and rebound turned out to be unplayable. Archer was in a devastating form, taking 4/18 in his fate, including the key window Matthew Breetzkewhich had already been in record form. The collapse was so complete that South Africa could only manage a total of 72 points, with the captain Temba bavuma Impossible to fight due to a calf strain. Fair Rashid also contributed significantly with a return of 3/13. The 342 -point margin of victory is the largest in the history of male cricket Odi, exceeding the previous 317 record set by India Against Sri Lanka in 2023. While the Trophy of the series belongs to South Africa, the swinging victory of England offers a striking warning and a significant increase in morale before the T20i series.
England has just beaten South Africa by 342 points in Southampton. It is the biggest margin of victory in the history of cricket Odi #Engva
– aatif nawaz (@aatifnawaz) September 7, 2025
Embarrassing South Africa even if they had already won the series, 342 racing losses … Pleasant to see England occur in an ODI for once. #Engva
– Harry 🇬🇧🏴 (@harryxafc) September 7, 2025
🏴 Victory by 342 points! 🦁
The largest winning margin ever won in male ODI cricket! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hj2eqezjzt
– England Cricket (@EnglandCcket) September 7, 2025
The story has been made‼ ️
England Men Bow South Africa for only 72 and win by a mammoth 342 runs 😵
It is the greatest victory of the races of all time in the Male Odi 🤯
Jofra Archer features with 4-18 nine letters 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3nyk1sxy3j
– Bol utility (@Utilitabowl) September 7, 2025
The two biggest defeats in Africa in Africa from ODIs, by points, have come in the past two weeks! 👀#Engva pic.twitter.com/24cb3byq0e
– ThepoppingCrease (@poppingcreasesa) September 7, 2025
Player of the series against Australia and England. Number 1 Bowler Odi for a reason! 👏👏👏 #Engva pic.twitter.com/nhspinvodk
– EEMS (@naeemahbenjamin) September 7, 2025
They undergo the worst defeat of the history of Cricket Odi, go to records for a bad reason, then they raise the trophy and celebrate.
ENT has exceptionally bounded exceptionally well, without a doubt, but it was not a land where an international team should be thrilled for 72.#Engva
– Cricketologist (@ AMP86793444) September 7, 2025
England has just defeated South Africa by 342 points in the Southampton Odi, the third biggest margin of victory by the races in the history of cricket, which is now the most important margin in the history of the ODI!#Engva
– Mohandas Menon (@Moharstatsman) September 7, 2025
𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐀 𝐀
435 Tamil Nadu (506-2) against Arunachal Pradesh (71) (Bengaluru) 2022/23
346 – Somerset (413-4) V Devon (67) (Torquay) 1990
342 – England (414-5) against South Africa (72) (Southampton) 2025#Engva– Richard V Isaacs (@RvicricRetStats) September 7, 2025
HISTORICAL! England Crush Africa South Africa by 342 points in the last match – the biggest victory in the history of the ODI 🔥🏏
Scorecard: https://t.co/bgw7eblalj#Engva #Cricket #Odi #Jefraars #Ortoot pic.twitter.com/4ovpmc43k6
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) September 7, 2025
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