India’s Big Record Gone! England Beat South Africa by Historic Margin in 3rd ODI
England beat South Africa by 342 runs in Southampton to break India’s ODI world record for the biggest victory margin in one-day cricket.
England created history with a massive 342-run win over South Africa in the third ODI at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. With this result, they broke India’s world record for the biggest victory margin in one-day internationals.
The hosts piled on a huge score before bowling South Africa out for just 72 runs. Leg spinner Adil Rashid finished with three wickets, cleaning up the tail. South African captain Temba Bavuma did not come out to bat due to injury.
Until now, India held the record for the largest win in ODIs. They had defeated Sri Lanka by 317 runs in Thiruvananthapuram during their home series in 2023.
Biggest Win Margins (by runs) in ODIs
- 342 runs – England beat South Africa (2025)
- 317 runs – India beat Sri Lanka (2023)
- 309 runs – Australia beat Netherlands (2023)
- 304 runs – Zimbabwe beat USA (2023)
- 302 runs – India beat Sri Lanka (2023)
- 290 runs – New Zealand beat Ireland (2008)
