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England collapsed for 131 in Leeds as Keshav Maharaj took 4 for 22, setting records for South Africa in the first ODI.
ENG vs SA, 1st ODI: England’s Will Jacks walks off after being dismissed against South Africa (AP)
England were dismissed for just 131 runs against South Africa, with more than half of their allotted overs still remaining in the first one-day international held in Leeds on Tuesday.
Multiple records were broken with their shambolic performance.
It was England’s fifth-shortest innings in terms of overs faced in ODIs, and their lowest-ever first-innings total against the Proteas.
Fewest Overs Faced For England To Be All Out In ODIs –
| Overs | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0 | South Africa | Wankhede, WC | 2023 |
| 23.3 | New Zealand | Cardiff | 2013 |
| 24.0 | New Zealand | Birmingham | 2008 |
| 24.2 | Pakistan | Melbourne | 1985 |
| 24.3 | South Africa | Leeds | 2025* |
Lowest ODI Totals By England Vs South Africa –
| Runs | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | The Oval | 1999 |
| 111 | Johannesburg | 2000 |
| 115 | East London | 1996 |
| 131 | Leeds | 2025* |
Keshav Maharaj was the key bowler, delivering impressive figures of 4 for 22, the best performance by a South African spinner against England in ODIs.
Best Bowling Figures For South Africa Against England In ODIs –
| Figures | Bowler | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22 | Keshav Maharaj | Leeds | 2025* |
| 4/38 | Imran Tahir | Chennai, WC | 2011 |
How England Were Bowled Out For 131 By South Africa?
Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj (4/22) and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder (3/33) were the chief architects of England’s downfall at an overcast Headingley, following Proteas captain Temba Bavuma’s decision to bowl first.
Opener Jamie Smith was the sole England batsman to make a significant contribution, scoring 54 runs, while the next highest score came from Jos Buttler who managed just 15.
Entering the match without any 50-over preparation, England faced a South African side buoyed by a recent 2-1 series victory in Australia.
England captain Harry Brook (12) and Joe Root (14), both of whom had played in a gripping drawn Test series against India before joining the Hundred franchise competition, were dismissed cheaply on their home ground in Yorkshire.
Brook, who had maintained a perfect record in his six previous matches as England’s white-ball captain, saw this streak endangered as he was run out.
Despite the absence of fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, England’s batting collapse came on a good pitch, losing their last eight wickets for just 49 runs after being relatively safe at 82/2.
The Proteas capitalised on all seven opportunities presented to them, with wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton taking a splendid diving catch to dismiss Root off the bowling of Lungi Ngidi.
Maharaj, the top-ranked ODI bowler globally, had Jacob Bethell (1) caught off a thick outside edge and took a simple return catch to dismiss Will Jacks.
Mulder’s consecutive deliveries removed Buttler and Jofra Archer, followed by Maharaj taking two wickets in successive balls to end England’s innings in 24.3 overs. He trapped Adil Rashid lbw and then bowled last man Sonny Baker for a golden duck on Baker’s international debut.
(With inputs from Agencies)
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin…Read More
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin… Read More
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