Cricket fans at Lord’s witnessed pure drama as South Africa defeated England by just 5 runs to clinch the ODI series 2-0. From records to nail-biting moments, this match had everything a fan could ask for! 🔥
⭐ Breetzke Creates History
South Africa’s rising star Matthew Breetzke was once again the hero, smashing 85 runs. With this knock, he became the first player ever to hit fifty-plus scores in his first 5 ODIs – what a dream start to an international career! 🌟
Alongside Tristan Stubbs, Breetzke added a vital 147-run partnership, powering the Proteas to a competitive total of 330/8.
💥 England’s Late Fightback
England didn’t back down. With Joe Root, Jos Buttler, and Jacob Bethell all scoring fifties, the hosts kept the chase alive and the Lord’s crowd buzzing. 👏
But South Africa’s bowlers had the last laugh. Lungi Ngidi’s clever slower ball dismissed Buttler at a crucial stage, and the Proteas held their nerves to restrict England to 325/9 – just 5 runs short! 😱
📌 Key Takeaways
✅ South Africa seal their first ODI series win in England since 1998.
✅ England nearly pulled off the highest-ever ODI chase at Lord’s.
✅ Breetzke is on fire – 463 runs in his first 5 ODIs, averaging 92. 🔥
🔮 What’s Next?
With one game still left, South Africa have already wrapped up the series 2-0. For fans in India and across the world, this was a perfect reminder of why ODI cricket still delivers unmatched drama. 💯
