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England Vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Hosts Register Record Win In Southampton

England won by the biggest margin of victory in one-day international cricket on Sunday (September 7, 2025), beating South Africa by 342 runs in Southampton. Pacer Jofra Archer took four wickets and England restored some pride to deny South Africa a series sweep in the third and final ODI. Batting first after losing the toss, England scored 414-5 in 50 overs at Southampton’s Rose Bowl with centuries from Joe Root (100) and 21-year-old Jacob Bethell (110). Jos Buttler smashed a 32-ball 62 not out. Opener Jamie Smith also hit 62 in 48 deliveries. In reply, South Africa were dismissed for 72 in 20.5 overs. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma was injured while fielding and did not bat.

SA vs ENG 3rd ODI
ENG vs SA 3rd ODI | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

South Africa's Temba Bavuma, center, lifts the trophy with his team mates after winning Metro Bank One Day International series after the third ODI series cricket match between England and South Africa, at Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England.

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ENG vs SA 3rd ODI
SA vs ENG 3rd ODI | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

South Africa's Temba Bavuma with the trophy after winning Metro Bank One Day International series after the third ODI series cricket match between England and South Africa, at Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England.

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South Africa vs England 3rd ODI
England vs South Africa 3rd ODI | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

South Africa's Dewald Brevis hits a six while batting during the third ODI series cricket match between England and South Africa, at Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England.

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England vs South Africa 3rd ODI
South Africa vs England 3rd ODI | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke, front, leaves the field after England's Jofra Archer, rear left, took his wicketg during the third ODI series cricket match between England and South Africa, at Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England.

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SA vs ENG
ENG vs SA | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

England's Jos Buttler batting during the third ODI series cricket match between England and South Africa, at Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England.

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ENG vs SA
SA vs ENG | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

England's Jacob Bethell, front, leaves the field after being bowled out by South Africa's Keshav Maharaj, left, during the third ODI series cricket match between England and South Africa, at Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England.

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SA vs ENG 2025 3rd ODI
ENG vs SA 2025 3rd ODI | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

England's Jacob Bethell celebrates hitting a century during the third ODI series cricket match between England and South Africa, at Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England.

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ENG vs SA 2025 3rd ODI
SA vs ENG 2025 3rd ODI | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

England's Jacob Bethell batting during the third ODI series cricket match between England and South Africa, at Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England.

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South Africa vs England ODI Cricket Series
England vs South Africa ODI Cricket Series | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

England's Joe Root celebrates hitting a half century during the third ODI series cricket match between England and South Africa, at Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England.

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England vs South Africa ODI Cricket Series
South Africa vs England ODI Cricket Series | Photo: Adam Davy/PA via AP

England's Jamie Smith batting during the third ODI series cricket match between England and South Africa, at Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England.

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