Bethell, Root tons, Archer four-for see England hand out record thrashing
South Africa blown away for 72 to go down by 342 runs - the heaviest defeat in men's ODIs
07/09Result
3rd ODI, South Africa tour of England at Southampton, Sep 7 2025
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![England]( "England")
414/5 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
72 (20.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
07/09Result
3rd ODI, South Africa tour of England at Southampton, Sep 7 2025
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![England]( "England")
414/5 -
![South Africa]( "South Africa")
72 (20.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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