England wrapped up that three-match ODI series against South Africa in a really big way. They got this huge 342-run win at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Sunday. It was kind of historic, you know. Even though they had already lost the series after dropping the first two games. Jos Buttler's team put on a show in the last one. Like, a performance for the ages, basically.

They batted first and just piled on the runs. Ended up with 414 for 5 in 50 overs. That was massive. Jacob Bethell scored a century, 110 runs. Joe Root got 100 too. Those two put together this solid partnership. Left the South African bowlers scratching their heads, no real answers there. Then the middle order came in and finished it off strong. Pushed the total over 400, you know.

Archer leads the charge as England rewrite ODI record books

South Africa had to chase that big number. People figured they'd fight back some, since they batted pretty well in the earlier matches. But nope. Jofra Archer came in hot with his bowling. Fiery spell that blew them away. He took 4 for 18. Dismantled their top order with all that pace and precision. Adil Rashid chipped in with 3 wickets as a spinner. Brydon Carse got 2 with his pace. They all supported each other well. South Africa just crumbled. All out for 72 in only 20.5 overs.

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England's 342-run win put their name in the history books. It beats everything before in ODIs by runs. They topped India's big 317-run beatdown of Sri Lanka back in 2023. Thing is, no team's ever done better than 340 runs since one-day cricket started in 1971.

South Africa got hit hard here. This loss tops their worst ever in ODIs. It went past that 276-run thrashing from Australia earlier this year. Their batsmen fell apart quick too. That innings lasted only 24.5 overs. Second shortest in ODI records.

Archer got the Player of the Match nod, and he earned it with that killer spell. He talked about it after. He said, "Even before I bowled a ball, I knew it was going to be difficult for them since we scored over 300. I just tried to hit the pitch hard and keep it straight. Playing three games in a row means a lot to me."

England lost the series 2-1 overall. But this massive win in Southampton, you know, it's going to stick in people's minds as a real landmark in ODI cricket.

India Women started the ODI series in style with a  4-wicket win over England Women in the first ODI at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. In chasing 259, the visitors achieved the victory in 48.2 courtesy of a calm and clinical run chase by Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Amanjot Kaur. Earlier Sophia Dunkley (83) and Alice Davidson-Richards (53) had powered England to 258/6 after the top order collapsedearly. Even with the imposing total, England's bowlers could not resist India's gradual middle-order rebuild and late acceleration. India takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series with this victory, going into the next match with momentum in their favor.

England Women Innings: 258/6 in 50 Overs

England made a slow start after losing both openers cheaply inside the first four overs but recovered well through their middle order. Emma Lamb (39 off 50) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (41 off 52) steadied the innings. The game’s biggest partnership came between Sophia Dunkley and Alice Davidson-Richards, who added 106 runs for the 5th wicket. Dunkley, top-scoring with a brilliant 83 from 92 balls, was assisted by Richards' 53 from 73 balls. With their partnership, England finished with a solid total of 258/6. Late runs from Sophie Ecclestone (23* off 19) provided a further boost.

For India, Sneh Rana bowled superbly, finishing with 2/31 from 10 overs, and Kranti Goud (2/55) provided early breakthroughs. Amanjot Kaur and Shree Charani chipped in with a wicket apiece.

India Women Innings: 262/6 in 48.2 Overs

India's pursuit began with early hiccups, losing Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal within 18 overs. Despite this, they built a crucial partnership. Harleen Deol (27) carried the innings along before Harmanpreet Kaur departed for 17. A fifth-wicket stand of 90 between Jemimah Rodrigues (48 off 54) and Deepti Sharma, who anchored the chase with a calm 62 off 64 balls. The finishing touches were provided by Amanjot Kaur, who hit 20 off 14* to seal the win in 48.2 overs.

England’s bowlers tried to apply pressure, with Charlie Dean picking up 2 wickets, while Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, and Sophie Ecclestone took one each.

ENG W vs IND W, 1st ODI: Key Moments

• Kranti Goud’s double strike in the powerplay dismissed Beaumont and Amy Jones cheaply, pushing England to 20/2.
  
• Dunkley–Richards stand saved England from 97/4, providing them with a solid foundation for a convincing finish.
  
• Sneh Rana's 10-0-31-2 controlled the middle overs by getting key batters out.
  
• Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana's spirited opening stand provided the foundation for India.
  
• Jemimah–Deepti 90-run partnership steadied India after a middle-order wobble.

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ENG W vs IND W, 1st ODI: Match Scorecard

England Women Innings – 258/6 (50 Overs)

India Women Innings – 262/6 (48.2 Overs)