325/9 (50.0)
CR : 6.50
330/8 (50.0)
CR : 6.60
South Africa won by 5 runs π
Player of the Match
Matthew Breetzke
85(77)
Lowest Margin of Victory for South Africa vs England in ODIs (by runs):
1 Run, Cape Town, 2000
5 Runs, Lordβs, 2025, Tonight*
6 Runs, Cape Town, 1996
7 Runs, East London, 2005
1 Run, Cape Town, 2000
5 Runs, Lordβs, 2025, Tonight*
6 Runs, Cape Town, 1996
7 Runs, East London, 2005
Most Expensive Bowling Spells by Lungi Ngidi in ODIs:
0/76 vs West Indies, East London, 2023
1/75 vs Bangladesh, Centurion, 2022
1/74 vs Pakistan, Karachi, 2025
1/72 vs England, Lord's, 2025, Tonight*
3/72 vs New Zealand, Lahore, 2025
0/70 vs Ireland, Abu Dhabi, 2024
0/76 vs West Indies, East London, 2023
1/75 vs Bangladesh, Centurion, 2022
1/74 vs Pakistan, Karachi, 2025
1/72 vs England, Lord's, 2025, Tonight*
3/72 vs New Zealand, Lahore, 2025
0/70 vs Ireland, Abu Dhabi, 2024
- First ODI series win for South Africa in England since 1998
- England last won a bilateral ODI series vs South Africa in 2017
- England have lost 5 out of 6 ODI bilateral series since the 2023 World Cup
- England last won a bilateral ODI series vs South Africa in 2017
- England have lost 5 out of 6 ODI bilateral series since the 2023 World Cup
Man of the Match: Matthew Breetzke
Matthew Breetzke (POTM): "Yeah, very happy. At the start, me and Stubbo find it tricky but we thought a good score would be 260 but as we kept batting, it got easier and easier.
It was one of those games where we played old school cricket. We read the conditions well and that was important to form that partnership and score at the back end.
(On his purple patch) Jeez, I don't know to be honest. I just hope that it continues."
It was one of those games where we played old school cricket. We read the conditions well and that was important to form that partnership and score at the back end.
(On his purple patch) Jeez, I don't know to be honest. I just hope that it continues."
Harry Brook (England Captain): "Maybe we gave 10-15 extra in the first innings. One or two hits might have won us the game.
We tried right-left combination as much as possible in the middle because Proteas had two left arm spinners. It worked for us to some extent.
Jofra Archer did very well. He almost took us over the line.
Ahead of the final ODI, just minor improvements needed. Early wickets in the powerplay really help us. Proud of the team, the way they performed today."
We tried right-left combination as much as possible in the middle because Proteas had two left arm spinners. It worked for us to some extent.
Jofra Archer did very well. He almost took us over the line.
Ahead of the final ODI, just minor improvements needed. Early wickets in the powerplay really help us. Proud of the team, the way they performed today."
Temba Bavuma (South Africa Captain): "Yeah, very proud. Wasn't aware of that fact but hopefully we have again brought joy to the people back home. It was a good game of cricket. The people who came to watch it were entertained.
Yeah, it was more than a competitive score. I definitely would have taken that when we were three down early. I think the way the guys batted, Matthew Breetzke was again amongst the runs. Well supported by Stubbs. That will go a long way in building his confidence and then the young Brevis doing what he does best. We walked onto the field with a lot of confidence. Didn't start well with the ball but stayed in it.
Keshav again showed why he's number one. I think our fielding, too, was much better.
A guy like Bosch gives you the option to bowl in the powerplay but he can also bowl outside of the powerplay. I think, he will be prouder of his performance. He gave us a lot of control, particularly in the middle phase of the innings.
To be honest, we don't have a lot of options with a lot of guys down with injuries. We will go to Southampton, guys will enjoy the victory, will see what's the conditions are like there and we'll put together the best team possible."
Yeah, it was more than a competitive score. I definitely would have taken that when we were three down early. I think the way the guys batted, Matthew Breetzke was again amongst the runs. Well supported by Stubbs. That will go a long way in building his confidence and then the young Brevis doing what he does best. We walked onto the field with a lot of confidence. Didn't start well with the ball but stayed in it.
Keshav again showed why he's number one. I think our fielding, too, was much better.
A guy like Bosch gives you the option to bowl in the powerplay but he can also bowl outside of the powerplay. I think, he will be prouder of his performance. He gave us a lot of control, particularly in the middle phase of the innings.
To be honest, we don't have a lot of options with a lot of guys down with injuries. We will go to Southampton, guys will enjoy the victory, will see what's the conditions are like there and we'll put together the best team possible."
So, a lot of things are going right for South Africa and plenty to ponder for England. The Proteas have now won back-to-back ODI series away from home. The Harry Brook-led side is in danger of a whitewash at home. The third and final ODI of the series will take place in Southampton on Sunday. Don't forget to join us for that game.
For now, this is me, AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentators, Akshay Bhide, Ninaad Dixit, Mohammad Anab and Ajay Pal Singh, who, along with our scorer Bishal Mandal and statistician Aman, brought you all the live coverage of this thriller at the Home of Cricket. We will meet again. Until then, it is cheers...
For now, this is me, AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentators, Akshay Bhide, Ninaad Dixit, Mohammad Anab and Ajay Pal Singh, who, along with our scorer Bishal Mandal and statistician Aman, brought you all the live coverage of this thriller at the Home of Cricket. We will meet again. Until then, it is cheers...