Summary
England's cricket team defeated South Africa by 342 runs in the third one-day international match. Jacob Bethell scored his first professional century, helping England set a high score, while Jofra Archer took four wickets in a damaging spell. Although England did not win the series, it was a record-breaking victory for them.
Key Facts
- England scored 414-5 in their 50 overs, with Jacob Bethell hitting 110 runs from 82 balls.
- Joe Root added a steady 100 runs, and Jos Buttler hit 62 not out from 32 balls.
- England's score was their highest in one-day internationals (ODIs) for three years.
- South Africa was all out for 72 runs in 20.5 overs, with their team struggling against England's bowling.
- Jofra Archer took four wickets for 18 runs, significantly reducing South Africa's chances.
- This win is England's biggest victory in terms of runs in the history of men's ODIs.
- South Africa had already won the series 2-1 after winning the first two matches.
- The teams are set to play a T20 series next, starting in Cardiff.
