England Break World Record Of Biggest Win In ODIs | Cricket News

Last Updated:September 07, 2025, 21:56 IST

History in Southampton! England script the biggest-ever win in ODI history against South Africa, breaking India’s record of a 317-run margin.

Jofra Archer stole the show in England’s historic win over South Africa.

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England scripted ODI history at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Sunday (September 7) by thumping South Africa by the highest-ever margin of 342 runs. The previous world record was India’s 317-run win over Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram in January 2023.

The hosts put up a humongous first innings score of 414/5, set up by centuries from Joe Root and Jacob Bethell. Showcasing the present and future of England, the duo strung a 182-run stand for the third wicket. Bethell hit his first century in professional cricket while Root smashed his 19th in ODIs alone.

Jos Buttler’s quickfire 62 (32) capped it well, asking the visitors to score 415 for a series clean sweep.

But in reply, the Proteas lost their first six wickets inside the power play, thanks to a super spell by Jofra Archer (who took the wickets of Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton in back-to-back maidens) and good support from Brydon Carse. Leg-spinner Adil Rashid picked up a couple too as South Africa, batting without skipper Temba Bavuma, who picked up an injury in the first innings, continued to tumble like a pack of cards.

It was a much-needed win for Harry Brook’s men, who had already lost the three-match series 2-0, but needed some confidence going ahead.

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It was also the biggest-ever defeat for the Proteas in the format. Interestingly, their second-worst defeat came only last month against Australia, when they were similarly leading the ODI series 2-0.

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