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Cricket: A record win for England in the final ODI against South Africa

# Cricket: England thrashed South Africa by a record 342 runs in the third and final ODI in Southampton. Centuries from Jacob Bethell and Joe Root saw the hosts post 414 for five, England’s highest total in ODIs for three years. In reply, Jofra Archer ripped through the Proteas’ batting order, taking four wickets, as the visitors were bowled out for 72. South Africa won the series 2-1. The two nations will now face each other in a three-match T20 series starting on Wednesday in Cardiff.