Follow UsEngland sank to a new low in the first One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa at Leeds as they were bundled out for just 131 in under 25 overs. Jamie Smith was the only one who got some runs, scoring 54 off just 48 deliveries. Barring him, none of the batters went past 15.
In getting bowled out for such a cheap score, England have registered their lowest ODI score against South Africa at home. Their previous low was 103 at The Oval in 1999.
103, The Oval, 1999
131, Leeds, 2025
153, Lord's 2017
This is also the least overs England have batted at home against South Africa, the third lowest overall.
23.3 vs New Zealand, Cardiff, 2013
24 vs New Zealand, Birmingham, 2008
24.3 vs South Africa, Leeds, 2025
25.2 vs India, The Oval, 2022
26.1 vs Sri Lanka, Durham, 2014
Overall, this is England's lowest ODI total vs South Africa in nearly 30 years.
103, The Oval, 1999
111, Johannesburg, 2000
115, East London, 1996
131, Leeds, 2025
For the Proteas, Keshav Maharaj was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 4/22, while Wiaan Mulder chipped in with three wickets. Lungi Ngidi and Nandre Burger also picked up a wicket apiece.