England slumped to a seven-wicket drubbing by South Africa at Headingley within the first one-day worldwide of their three-match collection, the hosts bowled out for simply 131.
Harry Brook’s aspect suffered an almighty batting collapse of 8-49 to be bundled out in 24.3 overs, with South Africa taking simply 20.5 themselves to knock off the required runs.
Twenty-two-year-old quick bowler Sonny Baker, on debut, was smashed for 76 runs in his first seven overs in worldwide cricket, with Aiden Markram (86 off 54 balls) teeing off on the high of the order to race to a 23-ball half-century.
Jofra Archer may, and maybe ought to, have picked up Ryan Rickelton (31no off 59) for a duck in his opening over, with a nick to slide deemed to have bounced into Joe Root’s palms earlier than an lbw shout subsequent ball, which might have been given out by DRS, was not reviewed.
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Jamie Smith makes a beautiful catch on an in any other case woeful day for England within the first ODI in opposition to South Africa
Brydon Carse was additionally denied the wicket of Markram on 51 caught at mid-on, off a free hit, so as to add to England’s woes, earlier than the Proteas opener was lastly pouched by Jamie Smith at cowl – a terrific, diving catch – off Adil Rashid (3-26).
In a fairly weird conclusion to the competition, with just one run required, Rashid then discovered himself on a hat-trick as he added Temba Bavuma (6) and Tristan Stubbs (0) off consecutive deliveries.
England endure almighty batting collapse in Leeds
The injury had lengthy since been executed although, attributable to England’s limp batting show after being inserted on the toss by the guests.
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South Africa’s Ryan Rickleton produced an outstanding catch as Joe Root is dismissed for England throughout their first ODI match
The out-of-form Ben Duckett (5) departed early, whereas Root (14) fell to a sensational diving seize by Rickelton behind the stumps, however a high quality fifty on the different finish from Smith (54 off 48) appeared to have the hosts well-placed at 82-2, just for the innings to then unravel in spectacular model.
Brook’s dismissal to finish the 14th over – run out for 12 after a mix-up with Smith – triggered the collapse, with Smith subsequent to go, holing out to high quality leg nearly instantly after citing his second ODI half century with a tenth 4 crunched to the boundary.
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England captain Harry Brook was run out for 12 to set off an enormous England batting collapse
Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj (4-22) cleaned up Jacob Bethell (1) and Will Jacks (7) with minimal fuss, earlier than Wiaan Mulder (3-33), who had claimed the important thing wicket of Smith, added Jos Buttler (15) and Jofra Archer (0) off back-to-back balls.
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England’s Jacob Bethell is out after only one run as their batting collapse continues in opposition to South Africa
Rashid survived the hat-trick supply however England did not hold round lengthy after, Maharaj additionally taking two in two to finish the innings – Rashid (9), and Baker (0) out first ball to spherical off his horror debut.
Baker given powerful introduction to worldwide cricket
It was by no means prone to be sufficient, particularly within the face of some fearsome hitting from Markram, who smashed 13 boundaries and two sixes in his devastating innings.
Baker’s opening over in worldwide cricket went for 14, with Markram clubbing a few sixes off his subsequent that value 20.
Brook stored religion together with his younger fast, who so impressed for Manchester Originals in The Hundred, however Rickelton was subsequent to money in, selecting up a pair of boundaries in Baker’s third over, whereas Markram once more took aside his fourth, reaching his speedy fifty off the ultimate ball of a chastening first four-over spell which value 56.
Baker would return for a tidier second spell costing 20 from three overs, although a maiden ODI wicket would elude him.
Markram perished late on when trying to up the ante once more as soon as extra in pursuit of a century, whereas captain Bavuma and Stubbs gifted Rashid a pair extra, earlier than Dewald Brevis signed off South Africa’s victory in model with six – the entire match lasting little greater than 45 mixed overs.
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Dewald Brevis smashes a six into the stands to seal South Africa’s first ODI victory over England
England should now rapidly lick their wounds and put in a much-improved show in Thursday’s second ODI at Lord’s within the hope of preserving the collection alive for the ultimate match in Southampton on Sunday.
‘England performed some horrendous photographs’
Sky Sports activities Cricket’s Mark Butcher:
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Former England cricketer Mark Butcher was unimpressed with the hosts’ batting efficiency as they have been dismissed inside 25 overs in opposition to South Africa
“This pitch was a belter, and England were flying – scoring at seven an over after the first five or six.
“The extraordinary, and admittedly worrying, factor about England’s one-day batting is their lack of an absorption gear. They wrestle to take in stress and construct partnerships, which is key to enjoying the format correctly.
“They’ve got the firepower to dismantle any attack in the final 15-20 overs, but they were all out before the 25th!
“South Africa have been superb – however not that good. England performed some horrendous photographs and did not put up a complete their bowlers may even start to defend.”
Brook: England need to move on quickly
England captain Harry Brook:
“‘[The batting] wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t a fantastic begin to the collection. It was simply a kind of dangerous days and we’ve to maneuver on as rapidly as doable.
“Everyone will hold their hands up and say they had a bad day, apart from [Smith] who batted really nicely. We just couldn’t get a partnership together.
“I believed we bowled properly. Baker received a little bit of faucet at first however the best way we stored trucking in and giving 100 per cent was nice to see. That is what we ask from bowlers.
“We almost used it as a practice session late on with the game dead so it was good to see lads showing their skills.”
England v South Africa fixtures
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- First ODI (Headingley): South Africa received by seven wickets
- Second ODI: Thursday September 4 (1pm) – Lord’s
- Third ODI: Sunday September 7 (11am) – Utilita Bowl
- First T20: Wednesday September 10 (6.30pm) – Sophia Gardens Cardiff
- Second T20: Friday September 12 (6.30pm) – Emirates Previous Trafford
- Third T20: Sunday September 14 (2.30pm) – Trent Bridge
Watch England’s ODIs and T20s in opposition to South Africa stay on Sky Sports activities, with the second ODI at Lord’s on Thursday (12.30pm on air, 1pm first ball). Stream and not using a contract.
