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South Africa defeated England by 7 wickets in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The English team was all out after scoring 131 runs to batting first at the Handingley Stadium in Leeds. South Africa achieved target by losing 3 wickets in 20.5 overs.
England lost only 2 wickets for 80 runs South Africa won the toss at the Handingl Stadium and chose bowling. England lost the wicket of Ben Docket in the third over itself. He was dismissed by scoring 5 runs, he was caught by Nandre Burger. Descended on number-3, Root then brought the team close to 50 with Jamie Smith.
Root was dismissed by 17 runs, he was caught by Lungi Angidi at the hands of wicketkeeper Ryan Reclleton. Captain Harry Brook then brought the team close to 100 with Smith. The team lost only 2 wickets for 80 runs, but then Brook was run out after scoring 12 runs.
English team scattered as soon as Jamie Smith was out Opener Smith put a fifty and along with Jose Butler brought the team beyond 100 runs. Smith was dismissed by 54 runs, he was caught by Vian Mulder. The English team shattered as soon as Smith was out.
England lost 3 wickets at the score of 101 runs. From here, the team lost the last 7 wickets to score 30 runs. Wicketkeeper Jose Butler scored 15 runs, after which the remaining 6 batters could not even touch the 10 -run figure. The English team was able to bat at 24.3 overs.
Maharaj took 4 wickets For South Africa, left arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took 4 wickets for 22 runs. This is the best ODI bowling figure of a South African spinner against England. Medium Pesar Vian Mulder took 3 wickets for 33 runs. Left Arm Pesar Nandre Burger and Right Arm Pesar Lungi Angidi got 1-1 wickets. Corbin Bosch could not take any wicket. A batter run out was also out.
Strong start of South Africa The South Africa team started to chase the target of 132 runs strong. The team scored 44 runs in the first 3 overs against Soni Baker, debuting from England. However, at the second end, Jofra Archer did affordable bowling, he spent just 8 runs in his 5 overs. Aden Markram completed his fifty. South Africa scored 67 runs in the first powerplay.
In the second powerplay, Markram batted with Ryan Reclton. Both completed the team’s century in 16 overs. Markram was dismissed by 86 runs, he was caught by Adil Rashid. Ricelton again, along with captain Temba Bavuma, made the score equal in the 20th over.
Aden Markram scored 86 runs.
3 wickets to Rashid Rashid came to throw the 21st over. He caught Bavuma on the second ball, while the third ball bowled Triston Stabs. Bavuma scored 6 runs, could not even open the Stubs account. Dewald Bravis, who landed at number-5, then applied Winning Six and gave Proteas to 7 wickets. Ricelton 31 and Brevis were not out for 6 runs.
Baker proved expensive in debut match Fast bowler Soni Baker, playing debut ODIs with England, proved to be expensive, he spent 76 runs in 7 overs. Bridan Cars spent 24 runs in 5 overs and Adil Rashid spent 26 runs in 3.5 overs. Apart from Rashid, the rest of the bowlers could not take wickets.
Sony Baker spent 76 runs in 7 overs.
Playing-11 of both teams England: Harry Brook (Captain), Jamie Smith, Ben Docket, Joe Root, Jose Butler (wicketkeeper), Ben Docket, Will Jacks, Bridon Cars, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Soni Baker.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (Captain), Aden Markram, Ryan Recellton (wicketkeeper), Tony de George, Triston Stabs, Dewald Brevis, Vian Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger and Lungi Angidi.
Second ODI of the series on 4 September 3 ODIs and 3 T20 series are being played between South Africa and England. The remaining 2 ODIs will be played at Lord’s and Southampton Stadium on 4 and 7 September. There will be 3 T20 matches in Cardiff, Manchester and Nottingham on 10, 12 and 14 September.